UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number:
BASW 450
2. Units:
3
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
NAU Yuma
4. Academic Unit:
Arts & Sciences
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
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Apply the planned change process to micro, mezzo, and macro level client systems experiencing crisis.
Identify the etiology, assumptions and premises of crisis theory and crisis intervention.
Identify the principles, goals, and processes of crisis intervention
Identify types of crises, levels of crisis intensity, and common crisis reactions
Apply principles and processes of crisis intervention to those diverse populations residing along the U.S.
Mexico border.
F. Apply knowledge and skills for working with diverse populations residing along the U.S. Mexico border
who are in crisis within the context of the value base of the profession and ethical standards for
practice.
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
This course is to fulfill the CSWE EPAS 2.1.9 and 2.1.10. The content of this course prepares BASW
majors for a significant area of generalist social work practice.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2014
8. Long course title: Contemporary Topics: Crisis Intervention
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: Contemporary Topics: Crisis Intervention
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Effective Fall 2012
Knowledge, values, and skills for working with people in crisis.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
No
This course is part of the BASW major and serves as an elective course for other degree plans.
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with:
N/A
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
N/A
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
18. Prerequisites:
None
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
19. Co requisites:
None
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
Effective Fall 2012
Yes
No
Yes
No
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
No
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
William B. Pederson, M.S.W. and
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course: Ben Horberg, M.S.W.
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
22. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
23. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Effective Fall 2012
Date
No
No
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
MASTER SYLLABUS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY, YUMA BRANCH CAMPUS
BASW 450 CONTEMPORARY TOPICS: CRISIS INTERVENTION
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Catalog Description: Knowledge, values, and skills for working with people in crisis.
Prerequisites: None
Course Credits: 3 Semester Credits
Course Description: The focus of this course is to prepare generalist social workers to work with micro,
mezzo, and macro level client systems through the experience of crisis, enabling that client system to return
to balance and social functioning. Students will learn about crisis theory, types of crises from developmental
to catastrophic, the elements of a crisis situation and crisis intervention, the principles and processes of
crisis intervention, and the skills for responding to client systems in crisis within the context of professional
values and ethical standards. Particular attention will be focused on those diverse populations residing
along the U.S. Mexico border. Students will participate in a ride-along experience with a first responder
service.
Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of the semester the student will be able to:
G. Apply the planned change process to micro, mezzo, and macro level client systems experiencing crisis.
H. Identify the etiology, assumptions and premises of crisis theory and crisis intervention.
I. Identify the principles, goals, and processes of crisis intervention
J. Identify types of crises, levels of crisis intensity, and common crisis reactions
K. Apply principles and processes of crisis intervention to those diverse populations residing along the U.S.
Mexico border.
L. Apply knowledge and skills for working with diverse populations residing along the U.S. Mexico border
who are in crisis within the context of the value base of the profession and ethical standards for
practice.
Course Materials: James, R.K. (2008). Crisis intervention strategies, (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole,
Cengage Learning. Reading packets or access to the Internet may also be required.
Teaching Methods: Each class will include presentation of content, discussion, and student centered
learning activities. Additional, there will be guest speakers from local crisis agencies, role-playing, videos,
and additional readings from Cline Library. Student participation is integral to learning the course material.
Evaluation Tools: Student learning outcomes will be evaluated by the following methods:
A. Ride-Along: Students will contact a first responder agency and arrange for a ride-along experience
which is at least 4 clock hours. Students will complete a reaction paper to this experience that
addresses the various types of crises observed, client crisis reactions, ethical dilemmas observed, issues
of diversity that emerged, and student’s reaction to the ride-along experience.
B. Video Case Analysis: Students will be assigned a type of crisis situation and role-play that client in crisis
to a classmate. The classmate is a generalist social worker along the U.S. Mexico border responding to a
client crisis situation. The role play is to be videotaped demonstrating the social workers application of
the planned change process to the client in crisis. Using a process recording format, students will
critically analyze their role play.
Course Content:
Effective Fall 2012
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Approaching Crisis Intervention
Culturally Effective Helping
Basic Crisis Intervention Skills
Crisis Case Handling
Telephone and Online Crisis Counseling
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Crisis of Lethality
Sexual Assault
Partner Violence
Chemical Dependency: The Crisis of Addiction
Personal Loss: Bereavement and Grief
Crises in Schools
Violent Behavior in Institutions
Crisis/Hostage Negotiation
Human Services Workers in Crisis: Burnout, Vicarious Traumatization, and Compassion Fatigue
Disaster Response
Effective Fall 2012