KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name SW 8813 / Social Work Department Social Work and Human Services Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Social Work Proposed Effective Date August 2012 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: New Course Proposal Course Title Change Course Number Change Course Credit Change XX Course Prerequisite Change XX Course Description Change Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III Notes: If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by: _____ Faculty Member Approved Date Not Approved Department Curriculum Committee Date Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Not Approved Department Chair Date College Curriculum Committee Date College Dean Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate College Date Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Vice President for Academic Affairs Date Approved Not Approved President Date KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog ___ Course Prefix and Number SW 8813 ___ Course Title Family Therapy ___ Class Hours _3___Laboratory Hours__0_____Credit Hours_____3___ Prerequisites Admission to the MSW Program Description (or Current Degree Requirements) ___ This course discusses family systems theory as a paradigm for conceptualizing the family as a system in society. This course addresses the major theories in the family therapy field, the core concepts and their relevance for clinical application, the phases of therapy with a family including assessment, basic interventions, implementation of change, and the formulation of a psychosocial assessment of a family system, with attention to the therapist’s use of self within the “therapeutic system.” Students will study their own clinical work and focus on specific strategies of intervention according to different types of families relative to race, culture, sexual orientation, religion, and family structure. A family therapy case with supervision under a licensed clinical social worker is required. II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number ___________________________________ Course Title _________________ ___________ Class Hours ____Laboratory Hours_______CreditHours________ Prerequisites All MSW Foundation Level Courses Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) This course provides a framework for applying practice knowledge, values, and skills when working with families from diverse populations and a variety of psychosocial problems. It exposes students to techniques for initial engagement with families and orienting family members to the treatment process. Students learn family assessment and treatment interventions. Students have the opportunity to practice and apply clinical techniques in the classroom setting. The course emphasizes the importance of culturally competent practice with structurally and culturally diverse families. Students examine how personal and professional values affect their practice and learn models for ethical decision-making and intervention planning. Assigned readings, lectures and class discussions introduce students to specific family systems theories and their applicability to diverse client populations and psychosocial problems. Written assignments are used to evaluate a student’s understanding and integration of family systems theories and intervention techniques. These assignments are designed to also evaluate a student’s capacity to critically analyze these theoretical frameworks and their applicability to diverse family systems and structures. Classroom experiential exercises provide students with opportunities to apply family treatment techniques to improve their clinical engagement, assessment, and intervention skills when working with families. Feedback and evaluation from peers and the instructor provide students with an assessment of their clinical skill attainment and development when working with clients in a family treatment context." III. Justification The description has been changed to make it succinct on the website and to ensure its compliance with the course syllabus. IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Text: Prerequisites: Objectives: Instructional Method Method of Evaluation - V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 30 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites Social Work SW 8813 Family Therapy 3-0-3 Fall 2012 Regular N/A N/A APPROVED: ______________________________________________ __ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __ Current Syllabus MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM SW 8813: Family Therapy Instructor Steve King, PhD, L.C.S.W. Meeting Time TBA Semester Credits 3 Credit Hours Email Address sking82@kennesaw.edu Phone Number 678-797-2451 Office Prillaman Hall, Room #3315 Office Hours Tues.9-12; Wed.1-4; Thur. 9-3. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course discusses family systems theory as a paradigm for conceptualizing the family as a system in society. This course addresses the major theories in the family therapy field, the core concepts and their relevance for clinical application, the phases of therapy with a family including assessment, basic interventions, implementation of change, and the formulation of a psychosocial assessment of a family system, with attention to the therapist’s use of self within the “therapeutic system.” Students will study their own clinical work and focus on specific strategies of intervention according to different types of families relative to race, culture, sexual orientation, religion, and family structure. A family therapy case with supervision under a licensed clinical social worker is required. COURSE OVERVIEW This course provides a framework for applying practice knowledge, values, and skills when working with families from diverse populations and a variety of psychosocial problems. This course will expose students to techniques for initial engagement with families and orient family members to the treatment process. Students will learn family assessment and treatment interventions. Students will have the opportunity to practice and apply clinical techniques in the classroom setting. The course will emphasize the importance of culturally competent practice with structurally andculturally diverse families. Students will examine how personal and professional values affect their practice and will learn models for ethical decision-making and intervention planning. REQUIRED TEXTS: Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Chamow, L., & Grauf-Grounds, C. (2009). Essential Skills in Family Therapy. (2nd ed.) New York: The Guilford Press. COURSE RATIONALE RELATIVE TO THE MISSION OF THE MSW PROGRAM The Master of Social Work Program at Kennesaw State University was established to address the psychosocial and clinical needs of a diverse population of clients. Social Work has a strong tradition of working with families in need as well formative and seminal contributions to the field of family therapy. This course supports the systemic and ecological approaches to clinical social work from a client strengths perspective. This course emphasizes the principles of inclusion and cultural competence and an evidence based approach to clinical social work practice. This course is related to and consistent with the mission of the Master of Social Work Program as it prepares students to deliver high quality clinical services to families of oppressed, vulnerable, and at risk populations. COURSE OBJECTIVES Knowledge Objectives: Students completing this course will be able to describe… 1. The unique dynamics of structurally and culturally diverse families (EP 2.1.3; 2.1.4) 2. A variety of family assessment techniques for use in clinical practice. (EP 2.1.3) 3. How various social-ecological systems within society promote, limit or deter optimal psychosocial functioning of families in need. (EP 2.1.3) 4. Evidence based social work practice intervention strategies that are most relevant for working with families. (EP 2.1.1; 2.1.3; 2.1.4) Value Objectives: Students completing this course will have an awareness of and sensitivity to… 1. The values and ethics that guide professional practice with families. (EP2.1.2) 2. The importance of assessing one’s own values relative to clinical intervention with oppressed and vulnerable populations. (EP2.1.1; 2.1.2) 3. Diversity and the spheres of diversity. (EP 2.1.2; 2.1.4) Skills Objectives: Students completing this course will be able to… 1 Engage and join with clients in the treatment setting. (EP2.1.1; 2.1.10, a-d) 2. Evaluate family structure, psychosocial strengths, and problems using a variety of assessment techniques. (EP 2.1.1; 2.1.10, a-d) 3. Select and implement evidence based intervention strategies relevant and appropriate to assessment data. (EP 2.1.1; 2.1.10, a-d) 4. Intervene with families struggling with a wide variety of psychosocial problems and their subsequent unique needs and dynamics (2.1.4; 2.1.10, a-d). COURSE METHODS The course methods will include lecture/class discussion, group exercises and experiential role plays. Students will be expected to have read materials before each class meeting and be prepared to discuss reading assignments. Students will be unprepared to participate in experiential exercises and class discussions unless they are present in class. Therefore, class attendance and participation is imperative. COURSE EXPECTATIONS Attendance Policy- Students are expected to attend each and every class and to arrive on time. Roll will be taken regularly. Students are allowed to miss two classes without penalty. After one absence, you will lose 1 point of your attendance/participation grade for each additional day missed (up to 10 points maximum). Students do not need to notify the professor regarding the reason for their absence(s). Be aware that tardiness will also affect your final grade. Please put cell phones on a silent or vibrate setting. Make-up Policy- Make-up exams, as a rule, will not be permitted. Only in extraordinary circumstances this may be considered. The professor reserves the right to determine the format of any make-up exam. Incomplete Policy- Only emergency situations that prohibit a student from completing the course will warrant a grade of “I”. Therefore, it will not be given automatically. Assignments Policy All papers must be completed per APA 6th edition guidelines (see www.apastyle.org). That includes, but is not limited to, using double-spacing, as well as standard fonts (Times New Roman 12) and margins (1 inch on all sides). Page number requirements do not include the cover page, reference pages or appendices. For all assignments: References counted as ‘required’ include ONLY peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters published from a scholarly press (such as Columbia University Press, Free Press, Allyn & Bacon, etc. [ask if you are not sure]). *IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS - All communications from me will be posted on Georgia View/Vista and you should check our page frequently. If you have not activated your KSU e-mail, you should do so as soon as possible. Information on activating and using your KSU e-mail can be found at http://students.kennesaw.edu. I also strongly encourage students to use e-mail as a way of communicating with me. I check my email frequently throughout the day and I will make every effort to respond within 24 hours. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT http://catalog.kennesaw.edu/content.php?catoid=11&navoid=489&returnto=search #stud_code_cond CRITERIA FOR STUDENT EVALUATION A total of 100 percent is possible in the course and will be distributed as follows: -Family assessment/Genogram and Class Discussion 20 % -Exam I 20 % -Exam II 20 % -Theoretical Research Paper 20 % -Attendance/Participation 20 % TOTAL 100 % Course grades will be assigned on the basis of: A = 90 or greater B = 80-89 C = 70-79 ASSIGNMENTS Family Assessment- Students will present a family assessment to the class using a Genogram and facilitating a class discussion regarding the assessment. Exams – These will cover course readings and lecture material. Theoretical Research Paper- In this assignment student will write a research paper regarding a family therapy theoretical perspective of their choice. Class Participation and Attendance- This is an advanced clinical skill focused class. For this reason, participation is weighted equally to all other assignments. Details regarding all of these assignments will be discussed in depth in class. The class schedule may be adjusted to meet the learning needs of the class. Course Outline, Assignments, and Activities Date Assignment/Activity 8/23 Syllabus Review, Essential Skills (ES), p. 101, p. 135. 8/30 ES- Chapters 1-2, Experiential Exercises (EE) 9/6 ES- Chapter 3, EE 9/13 ES – Chapter 4, Assessment, EE 9/20 ES-Chapter 5, Treatment Planning, EE 9/27 ES-Chapter 6 Presentations 10/4 ES- Chapter 7 Presentations 10/11 ES - Chapter 7, Exam 1(Chapters 1-5) 10/18 ES- Chapter 8, EE 10/25 ES- Chapter 8, EE 11/8 ES-Chapter 9, EE 11/15 ES-Chapter 9, EE 11/22 Exam 2 (Chapters 7-9) 11/29 -ES-Chapter 10, Field Reflections. 12/6 Final Paper Due BIBLIOGRAPHY Ackerman, N. W. (1958). The Psychodynamics of Family Life. New York: Basic Books. Beckvar, D. S., & Beckvar, R. S. (1988). Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Bowen, M. (1978). Family Therapy in Clinical Practice. New York: Jason Aronson. Corcoran K., & Fischer, J. (2000). Measures for Clinical Practice: A Source Book. New York:The Free Press. Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2005). Current Psychotherapies, 7th edition. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Cournoyer & Powers. (2004). “Chapter 1 Systematic Reviews of Evidence-Based Studies and Practice-Based Research: How to Search for, Develop, and Use Them. In Evidence- Based Practice Manual: Research and Outcome Measures in Health and Human Services. eds. A.R. Roberts & K.R. Yeager. New York: Oxford University Press, p.7. DeJong, P., & Berg, I. K. (2008). Interviewing for Solutions. Belmont CA: Brooks/ Cole. DeJong, P., & Berg, I. K. (2001) Constructing cooperation with mandated clients. Social Work.46(4) 361-374. Jordan, C., &Franklin, C. (2003). Clinical Assessment for Social Workers. 2nd edition. Chicago: Lyceum Press. Kincaid, S., & Caldwell, R. (1995). Marital separation: Causes, coping, and consequences. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 22(3), 109-128. McGoldrick, M., & Gerson, R. (1985). Genograms in Family Assessment. New York: W. W. Norton & Co. Minuchin, S. (1974). Families and Family Therapy. MA: Harvard University Press. Nichols, M. P. (2011). The Essentials of Family Therapy. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Okun, B. F., & Kantrowitz R. E. (2008). Effective Helping: Interviewing and CounselingTechniques. UNITED States: Brooks/Cole. Ried, W. (2000). The Task Planner. New York: Columbia University Press. Sherman, R.S., Oresky, P., & Roundtree, Y. (1991). Solving Problems in Couples and Family Therapy: Techniques and Tactics. New York: Brunner/Mazel. Revised Syllabus MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM SW 8813: Family Therapy Instructor Steve King, PhD, L.C.S.W. Meeting Time TBA Semester Credits 3 Credit Hours Email Address sking82@kennesaw.edu Phone Number 678-797-2451 Office Prillaman Hall, Room #3315 Office Hours Tues.9-12; Wed.1-4; Thur. 9-3. COURSE DESCRIPTION "This course provides a framework for applying practice knowledge, values, and skills when working with families from diverse populations and a variety of psychosocial problems. It exposes students to techniques for initial engagement with families and orienting family members to the treatment process. Students learn family assessment and treatment interventions. Students have the opportunity to practice and apply clinical techniques in the classroom setting. The course emphasizes the importance of culturally competent practice with structurally and culturally diverse families. Students examine how personal and professional values affect their practice and learn models for ethical decision-making and intervention planning. Assigned readings, lectures and class discussions introduce students to specific family systems theories and their applicability to diverse client populations and psychosocial problems. Written assignments are used to evaluate a student’s understanding and integration of family systems theories and intervention techniques. These assignments are designed to also evaluate a student’s capacity to critically analyze these theoretical frameworks and their applicability to diverse family systems and structures. Classroom experiential exercises provide students with opportunities to apply family treatment techniques to improve their clinical engagement, assessment, and intervention skills when working with families. Feedback and evaluation from peers and the instructor provide students with an assessment of their clinical skill attainment and development when working with clients in a family treatment context." COURSE OVERVIEW This course provides a framework for applying practice knowledge, values, and skills when working with families from diverse populations and a variety of psychosocial problems. This course will expose students to techniques for initial engagement with families and orient family members to the treatment process. Students will learn family assessment and treatment interventions. Students will have the opportunity to practice and apply clinical techniques in the classroom setting. The course will emphasize the importance of culturally competent practice with structurally andculturally diverse families. Students will examine how personal and professional values affect their practice and will learn models for ethical decision-making and intervention planning. REQUIRED TEXTS: Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Chamow, L., & Grauf-Grounds, C. (2009). Essential Skills in Family Therapy. (2nd ed.) New York: The Guilford Press. COURSE RATIONALE RELATIVE TO THE MISSION OF THE MSW PROGRAM The Master of Social Work Program at Kennesaw State University was established to address the psychosocial and clinical needs of a diverse population of clients. Social Work has a strong tradition of working with families in need as well formative and seminal contributions to the field of family therapy. This course supports the systemic and ecological approaches to clinical social work from a client strengths perspective. This course emphasizes the principles of inclusion and cultural competence and an evidence based approach to clinical social work practice. This course is related to and consistent with the mission of the Master of Social Work Program as it prepares students to deliver high quality clinical services to families of oppressed, vulnerable, and at risk populations. COURSE OBJECTIVES Knowledge Objectives: Students completing this course will be able to describe… 1. The unique dynamics of structurally and culturally diverse families (EP 2.1.3; 2.1.4) 2. A variety of family assessment techniques for use in clinical practice. (EP 2.1.3) 3. How various social-ecological systems within society promote, limit or deter optimal psychosocial functioning of families in need. (EP 2.1.3) 4. Evidence based social work practice intervention strategies that are most relevant for working with families. (EP 2.1.1; 2.1.3; 2.1.4) Value Objectives: Students completing this course will have an awareness of and sensitivity to… 1. The values and ethics that guide professional practice with families. (EP2.1.2) 2. The importance of assessing one’s own values relative to clinical intervention with oppressed and vulnerable populations. (EP2.1.1; 2.1.2) 3. Diversity and the spheres of diversity. (EP 2.1.2; 2.1.4) Skills Objectives: Students completing this course will be able to… 1 Engage and join with clients in the treatment setting. (EP2.1.1; 2.1.10, a-d) 2. Evaluate family structure, psychosocial strengths, and problems using a variety of assessment techniques. (EP 2.1.1; 2.1.10, a-d) 3. Select and implement evidence based intervention strategies relevant and appropriate to assessment data. (EP 2.1.1; 2.1.10, a-d) 4. Intervene with families struggling with a wide variety of psychosocial problems and their subsequent unique needs and dynamics (2.1.4; 2.1.10, a-d). COURSE METHODS The course methods will include lecture/class discussion, group exercises and experiential role plays. Students will be expected to have read materials before each class meeting and be prepared to discuss reading assignments. Students will be unprepared to participate in experiential exercises and class discussions unless they are present in class. Therefore, class attendance and participation is imperative. COURSE EXPECTATIONS Attendance Policy- Students are expected to attend each and every class and to arrive on time. Roll will be taken regularly. Students are allowed to miss two classes without penalty. After one absence, you will lose 1 point of your attendance/participation grade for each additional day missed (up to 10 points maximum). Students do not need to notify the professor regarding the reason for their absence(s). Be aware that tardiness will also affect your final grade. Please put cell phones on a silent or vibrate setting. Make-up Policy- Make-up exams, as a rule, will not be permitted. Only in extraordinary circumstances this may be considered. The professor reserves the right to determine the format of any make-up exam. Incomplete Policy- Only emergency situations that prohibit a student from completing the course will warrant a grade of “I”. Therefore, it will not be given automatically. Assignments Policy All papers must be completed per APA 6th edition guidelines (see www.apastyle.org). That includes, but is not limited to, using double-spacing, as well as standard fonts (Times New Roman 12) and margins (1 inch on all sides). Page number requirements do not include the cover page, reference pages or appendices. For all assignments: References counted as ‘required’ include ONLY peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters published from a scholarly press (such as Columbia University Press, Free Press, Allyn & Bacon, etc. [ask if you are not sure]). *IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS - All communications from me will be posted on Georgia View/Vista and you should check our page frequently. If you have not activated your KSU e-mail, you should do so as soon as possible. Information on activating and using your KSU e-mail can be found at http://students.kennesaw.edu. I also strongly encourage students to use e-mail as a way of communicating with me. I check my email frequently throughout the day and I will make every effort to respond within 24 hours. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT http://catalog.kennesaw.edu/content.php?catoid=11&navoid=489&returnto=search #stud_code_cond CRITERIA FOR STUDENT EVALUATION A total of 100 percent is possible in the course and will be distributed as follows: -Family assessment/Genogram and Class Discussion 20 % -Exam I 20 % -Exam II 20 % -Theoretical Research Paper 20 % -Attendance/Participation 20 % TOTAL 100 % Course grades will be assigned on the basis of: A = 90 or greater B = 80-89 C = 70-79 ASSIGNMENTS Family Assessment- Students will present a family assessment to the class using a Genogram and facilitating a class discussion regarding the assessment. Exams – These will cover course readings and lecture material. Theoretical Research Paper- In this assignment student will write a research paper regarding a family therapy theoretical perspective of their choice. Class Participation and Attendance- This is an advanced clinical skill focused class. For this reason, participation is weighted equally to all other assignments. Details regarding all of these assignments will be discussed in depth in class. The class schedule may be adjusted to meet the learning needs of the class. Course Outline, Assignments, and Activities Date Assignment/Activity 8/23 Syllabus Review, Essential Skills (ES), p. 101, p. 135. 8/30 ES- Chapters 1-2, Experiential Exercises (EE) 9/6 ES- Chapter 3, EE 9/13 ES – Chapter 4, Assessment, EE 9/20 ES-Chapter 5, Treatment Planning, EE 9/27 ES-Chapter 6 Presentations 10/4 ES- Chapter 7 Presentations 10/11 ES - Chapter 7, Exam 1(Chapters 1-5) 10/18 ES- Chapter 8, EE 10/25 ES- Chapter 8, EE 11/8 ES-Chapter 9, EE 11/15 ES-Chapter 9, EE 11/22 Exam 2 (Chapters 7-9) 11/29 -ES-Chapter 10, Field Reflections. 12/6 Final Paper Due BIBLIOGRAPHY Ackerman, N. W. (1958). The Psychodynamics of Family Life. New York: Basic Books. Beckvar, D. S., & Beckvar, R. S. (1988). Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Bowen, M. (1978). Family Therapy in Clinical Practice. New York: Jason Aronson. Corcoran K., & Fischer, J. (2000). Measures for Clinical Practice: A Source Book. New York:The Free Press. Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2005). Current Psychotherapies, 7th edition. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Cournoyer & Powers. (2004). “Chapter 1 Systematic Reviews of Evidence-Based Studies and Practice-Based Research: How to Search for, Develop, and Use Them. In Evidence- Based Practice Manual: Research and Outcome Measures in Health and Human Services. eds. A.R. Roberts & K.R. Yeager. New York: Oxford University Press, p.7. DeJong, P., & Berg, I. K. (2008). Interviewing for Solutions. Belmont CA: Brooks/ Cole. DeJong, P., & Berg, I. K. (2001) Constructing cooperation with mandated clients. Social Work.46(4) 361-374. Jordan, C., &Franklin, C. (2003). Clinical Assessment for Social Workers. 2nd edition. Chicago: Lyceum Press. Kincaid, S., & Caldwell, R. (1995). Marital separation: Causes, coping, and consequences. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 22(3), 109-128. McGoldrick, M., & Gerson, R. (1985). Genograms in Family Assessment. New York: W. W. Norton & Co. Minuchin, S. (1974). Families and Family Therapy. MA: Harvard University Press. Nichols, M. P. (2011). The Essentials of Family Therapy. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Okun, B. F., & Kantrowitz R. E. (2008). Effective Helping: Interviewing and CounselingTechniques. UNITED States: Brooks/Cole. Ried, W. (2000). The Task Planner. New York: Columbia University Press. Sherman, R.S., Oresky, P., & Roundtree, Y. (1991). Solving Problems in Couples and Family Therapy: Techniques and Tactics. New York: Brunner/Mazel.