SOCW 561

Spring 2024 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 11-May 1

Special Studies in Soc Work I

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Credit: 1 TO 8 hours.

Independent or group study in areas of special interest; application of social work principles to special problems or settings.

May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms as topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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SOCW 561 class schedule data for spring 2024
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
27106	Online	D	1:00PM -3:50PM	W	n.a.	Cintron, V	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Telehealth & Clinical SW Section Info: Telehealth & Clinical Social Work: Telehealth, mobile technology, and digital communication are gaining widespread use in social work direct practice and can increase access to mental and behavioral health care. This 8-week course covers types of telehealth, ethics, professional standards and etiquette, online therapy tools, clinical skills, evidence-based practices, and telehealth policies. The strengths and limitations of these evolving technologies will be reviewed, and best practices for access, equity, digital health literacy, and cultural competence will be considered throughout. The course will include presentations, readings/video assignments, case studies, role-playing, progress notes, hands-on skills training, and a final project. This is a 2-credit hour course. The class meets the 2nd 8 weeks of the semester. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MSW:Social Work -UIUC or MSW:Social Work -UIUC.
27137	Online	F	6:00PM -7:30PM	R	n.a.	Miebach, T	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Trauma/Crisis Int. Library Section Info: SOCW 561F: Trauma Informed Crisis Intervention in Library and Social Service Settings. This course meets the 2nd 8 weeks of the semester. Students are introduced to trauma-informed approaches to mental health crisis intervention in social work and library settings. Common mental health emergencies and presentations, and evidence-based, integrative frameworks for triage, risk assessment and management are covered. Students learn course content through deliberate practice, simulations, lectures, readings, discussions and case studies. The course covers de-escalation skills, professional fears about crises and emphasizes ways to avoid compassion fatigue while creating safe and healthy work environments. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
27079	Lecture	I	9:00AM -11:50AM	T	Location Pending	Cohen, F	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Section Info: Students are introduced to the fundamentals of brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating a wide range of human problems, crises, and mental health conditions. Content includes (1) conceptualizing case formulations; (2) identifying appropriate treatment goals; (3) developing comprehensive and differential treatment plans; (4) conducting brief interventions; and (5) evaluating client outcomes using research, consultation, and supervision. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.