HSVC 380 Human Services Practice with Children and Adolescents (SS) *

This skills-based course covers the necessary competencies, knowledge and best practices for working effectively with children and adolescents. The course explores theories of development and attachment; examines the impact of systems; identifies issues facing children and adolescents and; explores assessments and interventions for addressing the needs of this population. Students also learn about the roles and settings of human services professionals in working with children and adolescents.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

PSY 240 or PSY 311, PSY 209 or PSY 312, HSVC 200, HSVC 250

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Incorporate relevant policies, laws, and ethics as they relate to work with children and youth.
3. Apply relevant theories and practice skills to conduct assessments, plan and implement strength-based intervention strategies, and evaluate effectiveness of work with children and adolescents.
4. Articulate the complexity and the relative influence of a variety of factors on the development and behavior of children and adolescents.
5. Identify formal and informal resources and supports for children and adolescents.
6. Develop skills to effectively communicate with and establish developmentally-sensitive, culturally-appropriate collaborative relationships with children, youth and families, as well as the professionals who serve them.
7. Identify protective, risk and promotive factors in the context of the child and adolescent daily lives.