January 2026 University Catalog

SWK5800 Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Children and Youth

Students acquire the advanced knowledge and skills required to engage in the clinical treatment of children and youth. Students examine theoretical frameworks, including developmental, ecological systems, cognitive/behavioral, and psychodynamic. In addition, students analyze assessment styles and intervention planning. Throughout the course, students use technology and leadership skills to synthesize, integrate, and apply that which they have learned to provide assessment and treatment that is grounded in professional social work ethics and best practices to children and youth. For MSW and MSW - Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. 

Credits

4

Prerequisite

SWK5013