Description:
School social worker's assessment of student needs within the ecology of school, home and community environments. Integration of various measurement methods and data generated by educational, psychological, and medical testing within the broad problem-solving processes of schools. Implications for school social work assessment practices.
Semester:
Spring of even years, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits:
Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours:3
Recommended Background:
Training and/or experience working with children, families and schools. Enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited MSW program.
Restrictions:
Open only to graduate students in the School of Social Work or approval of School.
Description:
School social worker's assessment of student needs within the ecology of school, home and community environments. Integration of various measurement methods and data generated by educational, psychological, and medical testing within the broad problem-solving processes of schools. Implications for school social work assessment practices.