NBE 145 - Child Abuse and Neglect

Description: This course provides an overview of child abuse and neglect, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Topics include physical and emotional abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, reporting and investigation, case management and the legal response, treatment for victims and abusers, and prevention of future child abuse and neglect. This course would be an asset for clinicians, teachers, case workers and individuals that work with children. Students will examine related news topics and an in-depth case study as part of course requirements. This course is offered as pass/no pass.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Contrast symptoms of the various types of child abuse and neglect.
Explain various factors that place a child at risk of abuse or neglect.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3