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Child Welfare (Minor)

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The Child Welfare minor is designed for students interested in better understanding the care and protection of children in today's society.

Degrees & Offerings
  • Minor
Location
  • Bloomsburg
  • Lock Haven
  • Mansfield
Department
College
Program Contact
Professor of Social Work, BSW Program Director
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The Child Welfare minor introduces students to issues specific to children and families, from developmental, environmental, and social work perspectives. It is an appropriate minor for any student who will be working in roles that involve protecting vulnerable children.

Students interested in the Child Welfare Minor should consult their advisor for information on course requirements. More information will be added to this page when available.

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Child Welfare Minor Requirements

  • 18 credits required for minor completion
  • Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.

Minor Requirements

Upon successful completion of this program, child welfare minors will be able to:

  1. Apply basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to work with or recognize issues surrounding vulnerable children and families.
  2. Describe the process of assessment, intervention and evaluation of practice with vulnerable children and families.
  3. Explain how professional values and ethics influence the decision-making process in child welfare.

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