Bi-weekly Seminar (4 consecutive semesters for Juniors and 2 consecutive semesters for seniors)
This seminar, which is separate from the Field Seminar required for graduation, is designed to help students prepare for their professional development in the child welfare field. Students will meet bi-weekly with the Campus Coordinator to learn about self care, secondary trauma and counter-transference, safety, and portfolio development. Students will also read a memoir by Jeanette Walls entitled, "The Glass Castle" regarding homelessness and family dynamics.
Bi-weekly course material:
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: WHY IT CAN MATTER MORE THAN IQ
Daniel Goleman
SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS AND THE CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONAL
Josephine G. Pryce, University of Alabama
Kimberly K. Shackelford, University of Mississippi
David H. Pryce, University of Alabama
THEGLASS CASTLE, Jeanette Walls
Click on icon below for sample chapter reading:
STS Training
Downloads:
UPP Manual for students, faculty, staff, and field supervisors; NASW Online Code of Ethics; PCSAO 2007 Factbook. Click on icon for more information.
The following documents are also included in the above UPP Manual. Click on the link below for an individual download:
UPP in a "Nutshell" (pdf) A quick facts overview of the University Partnership Program.
2008-2009 UPP Application (pdf) Student application to apply for the University Partnership Program.
Student Agreement Contract (pdf) Student's agreement contract to participate in the University Partnership Program.
Letter of Certification (pdf) The Letter of Certification is sent to the participating PCSAO Directors upon completion of the University Partnership Program.
Other important links and documents for students:
Agency Benefits Comparision Worksheet (pdf) A worksheet to assist students in selecting the right agency for field placement and employment.
