Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children V26.4371
Prefix/Number COUN 590
3 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
Designed to help the learner identify and effectively teach students affected by child abuse and/or neglect, this course covers how to recognize the signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and physical and emotional neglect in students. It also discusses the specific factors that exist in families who abuse or neglect their children. A major emphasis in this course is on helping the participant understand the special learning needs of abused or neglected children and how to meet those needs in the regular classroom. Working with parents and community agencies is also emphasized.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Understand the educator’s role in protecting and supporting abused or neglected students
- Recognize the symptoms of child abuse and neglect
- Recognize the symptoms of depression and suicidal tendencies in youth, symptoms of child sexual trafficking, and symptoms of substance abuse in relation to child abuse
- Know their state and school district’s child abuse reporting procedures
- Understand the causes of abuse and neglect in families and society
- Understand the special learning needs these students bring to the classroom
- Gain techniques for supporting students and families affected by abuse or neglect
- Learn intervention techniques applicable to the classroom setting
- Gain a wider knowledge of available outside resources and support systems
- Understand the educator’s role in the intervention and prevention of child abuse and neglect
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you with your VESi login information.
- Methods of Instruction - Reading, examinations, essays: critical thinking questions, and journal article summations. All readings are within the online environment.
- Course Grading Rubric
Grade Level: 3+
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
- This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
- You can register and start work anytime.
- All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
- Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
- You may cancel within one week of registration. A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.
TUITION
PROVIDER DETAILS
Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework. Email:info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.