Crisis Intervention
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
1410
Career
Graduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded
Description
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students, Advanced Standing Online Students, or 5 Year Social Work Students.

This course provides students with the theoretical bases and practical skills for working with clients in crisis. This course focuses on general crisis theories, assessment models, and treatment/ intervention strategies. Students will concentrate on the application of these theories, models, and strategies in various practice settings.

Outcomes: Demonstrate and apply ethical and professional behavior by integrating the NASW Code of Ethics, professional values, and self-reflective practice when assessing individual crises through an intersectional, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive lens; Analyze and evaluate how political, systemic, and cultural factors contribute to crises in order to inform holistic, equitable, and evidence-informed crisis interventions with individuals, groups, families, and communities; Identify and implement evidence-based, trauma-informed crisis interventions that promote stabilization and enhance the well-being of individuals, groups, families, and communities.
Enrollment Requirements
Pre-requisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students, Advanced Standing Online Students, or 5 Year Social Work Students.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Shannon Dunn
Meets
Tu 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
Online
Instruction Mode
Online
Campus
Online Campus
Location
Online Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Closed
Seats Taken
25
Seats Open
0
Class Capacity
25
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0