Subject: SSWM
Term: Fall 2012

SSWM 519: Children and Families in the School Setting (100/5441)
W 06:30-08:30 PM Aug 27-Dec 07
Schmidt, C

This course prepares students to be certified school social workers. The course addresses major issues in American schools; a theoretical framework for school social work services; design, deliverance, and evaluation of school social work services; legal and ethical issues; and the roles and intervention strategies of school social workers. It covers student and family problems and areas of need such as disability, truancy, divorce, teen pregnancy, youth depression and suicide, substance abuse, violence, and dropping out of school. This course is required for those participating in a planned program of study leading to state certification as a school social worker. If space permits, other students may enroll if they have or have had school social work experience.

SSWM 544: Budgeting and Financial Management in Social Service Organizations (100/5442)
FSU 09:00-05:00 PM Sep 07-Sep 09, SU 09:00-05:00 PM Oct 06-Oct 07
Clemenson, B

Social service managers must be both responsible and accountable for the management of resources that enhance the provision of effective and efficient services to clients. In this course, students obtain an understanding of the skills, tools, and strategies needed to plan for the financial stability of their organizations. Students use a critical thinking perspective to examine budgetary and financial choices. They are able to understand the impact of power and politics in budget and financial processes. In addition, they are able to recognize ethical dilemmas that are often inherent in financial decision-making. Students demonstrate their understanding of program budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring as well as other resource management concerns that affect human service managers and organizations.

SSWM 563: Social Work Intervent in Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disor (100/5443)
T 10:45-12:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 07
Kola, L

This advanced methods course provides a basic orientation to substance use disorders in persons with mental illness (SAMI). A biopsychosocial framework will be used to explore the etiology, the maintenance and the recovery of both mental and substance use disorders. The historical background of practitioner, programmatic, and institutional barriers that impede the development and application of clinical skills to dually diagnosed individuals will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for the implementation of services to deal with individuals with co-occurring problems and their families using the evidence-based New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center Integrated Treatment (IT) Model. Current assessment techniques and treatment of special populations including, but not limited to: women, minorities, and adolescents will be discussed.

SSWM 563: Social Work Intervent in Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disor (101/5444)
FSU 09:00-05:00 PM Nov 02-Nov 04, SU 09:00-05:00 PM Dec 01-Dec 02
Boyle, P

This advanced methods course provides a basic orientation to substance use disorders in persons with mental illness (SAMI). A biopsychosocial framework will be used to explore the etiology, the maintenance and the recovery of both mental and substance use disorders. The historical background of practitioner, programmatic, and institutional barriers that impede the development and application of clinical skills to dually diagnosed individuals will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for the implementation of services to deal with individuals with co-occurring problems and their families using the evidence-based New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center Integrated Treatment (IT) Model. Current assessment techniques and treatment of special populations including, but not limited to: women, minorities, and adolescents will be discussed.

SSWM 582: Social Work in Child Abuse and Family Violence (100/5449)
W 10:45-12:45 PM Aug 27-Dec 07
Porter, A

This course addresses the etiology, investigation, and treatment of child abuse including sexual abuse and the roles of child welfare, health, and mental health agencies. Particular attention is given to direct work with children and adults who have experienced abuse, and to interventions in instances of family violence.