C.G.S. in Child and Adolescent Trauma
Enrolled students earn 18 credits in courses designed to enhance their understanding of how trauma alters the functioning of trauma survivors and their families. Students also complete 600 total hours of internship beginning in May of the Summer Session prior to beginning their Fall and Spring Semester placements.
Other required clinical courses include SWRK 602 and SWRK 603. Students can focus content in their other required courses after beginning with two specialized courses built upon the curriculum foundations of the NCTSN shown in SWRK 637 and 638. The first course (637) is offered in Summer Session and the second (638) follows in the Fall Semester. These courses must be taken in sequence.
Admission Requirements
- Students must submit a completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Students must have advanced year enrollment in good standing in the M.S.W. program (or another related RIC master’s-level program). Awarding of the C.G.S. is to be accompanied by graduation from the M.S.W. or other master’s-level program.
- Students must submit a detailed résumé of their academic and professional credentials and experience.
- We need permission from the applicant to contact their first-year field supervisor (or department chair, if from another program) in lieu of a reference letter.
- We need permission from the applicant to review their current transcripts
- Student must submit a short statement (up to 500 words) detailing the reason for their interest in the C.G.S. program, include any experience with a related population, along with any significant life events that may affect their interaction with clients.
Retention Requirement
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
| Program | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SWRK |
637 |
Core Concepts in Child /Adolescent Trauma |
3 |
Summer |
|
SWRK |
638 |
Evidence-based treatment for Child/Adolescent Trauma |
3 |
Fall |
|
SWRK |
600 |
Field Seminar III |
4 |
Summer, Fall |
|
SWRK |
601 |
Field Seminar IV |
4 |
Spring |
|
SWRK |
644 |
Clinical Evaluation and Case Consultation I |
1.5 |
Fall |
|
SWRK |
646 |
Clinical Evaluation and Case Consultation II |
1.5 |
Spring |
|
SWRK |
690 |
Independent Study: Interprofessional Education |
1 |
Fall or Spring |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
