Concentration elective on the introductory principles and applications of veterinary social work. Reviews research, practice settings, and policy needs in the four areas of veterinary social work: the link between human and animal violence, animal assisted interventions, grief and bereavement, and compassion fatigue. Students will be expected to become knowledgeable about research findings and apply them to social work practice skills and policy advocacy. Will engage in service learning, reflective critical thinking about course content, and teaching through class presentations.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : SOWK 503, 504, 510, 511, 515, 516, 519, 538, 542 and 544.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing satisfies prerequisites. Registration Restriction: Graduate students only. Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Non-MSSW students may register with consent of instructor.

Individualized study, student selects, designs, and completes examination of special issue or problem.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Registration Restriction: Graduate students only. Minimum student level – graduate.