SW-230: Crisis Intervention

Name: Crisis Intervention
Division: Liberal Arts
Discipline: Social Work
Units (Credits): 3.00

General Information

Analyzes types of crisis theory, effects of crisis on the individual, family and community. Looks at methods and resources for crisis intervention.

Upon completion of this course the students should be able to:

Provide a basis for understanding people in crisis, including their coping processes and stages of growth and development.
Present a selective theoretical framework for understanding types of crisis among various social systems.
Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of different crisis intervention strategies.
Provide a knowledge base for developing communication skills and problem solving strategies.
Explore personal values relating to various populations.
Identify and analyze ethical issues relevant to crisis intervention.
Explore methodologies for understanding crisis prevention and resolution.

This course addresses the following Student Learning Objectives in which the successful student will be able to demonstrate that they:

Have knowledge of the subject matter to a level that is appropriate for their degree emphasis.
Can maintain a proficiency with their communication and interpersonal skills to a level that is appropriate for their degree emphasis.
Possess adequate problem solving, creative reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.

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