2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CMSW 1309 - Problems of Children and Adolescents


3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Examine common problems and evaluate effective prevention and intervention models of at-risk children and youth. Topics include social, family, educational systems impact, juvenile delinquency, teen sexuality, and mental health including addictive behaviors to promote wellness. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Course Outcomes
1 - Articulate common problems and characteristics of at-risk children and youth in the social, family, developmental, psychological, and educational systems.
2 - Investigate prevention and intervention models and resources for referrals.
3 - Describe juvenile laws.