Human Services and Child/Adult Maltreatment

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Overview

Subject area

HSS

Catalog Number

207

Course Title

Human Services and Child/Adult Maltreatment

Department(s)

Description

This course enables students to identify, assess and report suspicionsof child/adult maltreatment and develop protection strategies for thoseat risk. The history, laws, significant theories of intervention related to child/adult protective services, court, foster care, shelters, residential treatment and nursing homes are explored. Multi-cultural applications of significant theories are demonstrated using role play techniques.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

028631

Course Schedule