Child Maltreatment: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Catalog description

Same as PSYCH 4398 and SOC WK 4398 . Prerequisites: CAST 3798 (Majors/Certificates) or CAST 3290 / PSYCH 3290 (Non-Majors/ Non-Certificates). This course, with its interdisciplinary emphasis, focuses on the systemic response to the primary domains of child maltreatment by multidisciplinary teams and child advocacy centers. Risk factors, cultural considerations, and mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect are emphasized. Students will begin to develop professional skills pertaining to child maltreatment, using a variety of experiential learning modalities.