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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HUMS 390 - Child Welfare 3 hours

This course begins with an historical overview of child welfare services in American society, establishes a framework for both policy and practice, and examines current trends in the field of child welfare. Special emphasis is placed on evaluating the needs of high-risk populations of children/youth and families. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.