SOWK 480 - Social Work and Disaster Mental Health

4 Hour(s) Credit
Prepares students for a generalist approach to social work with individuals, groups and communities that have experienced crisis or disasters. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics and skills with emphasis on addressing trauma and understanding of crisis intervention and disaster mental health practice. Examines the national emergency management structure and international disaster practices.
Four hours per week.
Prerequisites SOWK 200 or permission of instructor.