Summer Session 1 May 27 – June 27

SOW 225 Dynamics/ Family Violence
This course explores issues of violence and abuse as they relate to intimate relationships. Causes, consequences, and resources will be discussed.
Credits:1 Instructor: McKenna, E
Times: TH 04:00 PM – 07:30 PM
June 5, 12, 19 & 26

SOW 289 ST: Helping Children Learn
This elective course is intended to enable students to become familiar with the values and skills that are appropriate for counseling practice within the context of public schools. In the school setting, the worker is generally a member of a pupil personnel support team. The function of school support services is to facilitate students’ maximum use of educational opportunities. Increasingly, students come into the school setting displaying difficulties in the learning situation because of family and or personal issues. This course will focus on some of the strategies that can help ease these difficulties. There also will be discussion of evaluative tools that can help clarify the problems children are having in the classroom, as well as discussion of ways to work with parents and students in order to help students function more effectively. Class sessions will include: lecture, case presentations, discussion, guest speaker, student presentations and video material.
Credits:1 Instructor: Adler, J
Times: TU 01:00 PM – 03:45 PM
TH 01:00 PM – 03:45 PM
June 3, 5, 10, 12, & 17

SOW 289 ST: Case Studies of Immigrant Families
Using a case study format, this course will focus on recent Latino immigrant families. It will explore issues in the emigration process as well as the challenges family members face as they adjust to life in the United States. Resources and self-help programs that facilitate this transition process will be discussed. Roles for social workers, psychologists, educators, and other helping professionals will be identified.
Credits: 1 Instructor: Rediker, C
Times: TU 09:00 AM – 11:45 AM
TH 09:00 AM – 11:45 AM
June 3, 5, 10, 12, & 17

SOW 289 ST: Human Services and the Family Court System
This course will provide an overview of the Family Court System, including how a case progresses through the system, the role of a human service worker, and appropriate resources and referrals. The content will be both didactic and experiential using case examples, guest speakers, and videos.
Credits: 1 Instructor:. Marino, L
Times: MO 06:00 PM – 09:15 PM
June 2, 9, 16 & 23

SOW 289 ST: Issues in HIV/AIDS
Introduction to HIV/AIDS including epidemiology, transmission, prevention, early detection, and medical care.
Credits: 1 Instructor: Livoti, P
Times: FR 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
June 6 & 13

Summer Session II June 30 – August 1

SOW 289 ST: Camp Viva
This community experience is at Camp Viva, a unique program for children and families infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Students in this course will serve as volunteer counselors in a one-week overnight summer camp program under the supervision of trained personnel from Family Service of Westchester. A faculty mentor will meet with students daily to assist in their learning. Contact Dr. Judith Gordon, Chair of the Social Work Department to obtain an application. Only students whose applications have been approved may register for this course.
Credits: 3 Mentor: Philip Livoti
Camp dates: August 24 through 30, 2003
Required Training dates: August 12, 6:00-9:00 p.m., and August 16, 9:00-3:00 p.m.

SOW 289 Sexual Identity and Gender Expression
This course will provide an overview of what it means to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual and will explore the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity expression. There will be a discussion of issues that confront people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (glbt) including the psychological impact of homophobia; gender-specific issues; and developmental issues across the life span of glbt people. Finally, there will be a discussion of how human service professionals can provide competent care to glbt clients and information about local resources will be given.
Credit: 1 Instructor Sara Braun, CSW
Times: MO 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
WE 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
July 7, 9,14,16,21,23

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