SOCW 2150 Domestic and Family Violence (3-0-3)

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of domestic and family violence. It examines the history, nature, extent, causes, and consequences of violence. This course covers laws and law-enforcement, society, populations, victimization, and diagnosis and treatment techniques. It also includes community resources, treatment centers and support groups, cultural awareness, special populations at risk, and theories explaining the prevalence of domestic and family violence.

Offered Fall

Prerequisite

Program admission

Syllabus for this course