Professional Development

StudentThe School of Social Work is committed to creating opportunities for our students to continuously extend their knowledge and skills in and outside the classroom and their field education experience. Throughout each semester the School embraces a particular social work theme and present workshops, seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities to students.

 

 


September:   Social Work Practice in Government and Global Community

Event/Speaker

Date

Time

Location

Amnesty International:  Kat Snider and Leah Cross

Thursday, 9/15/09

4:45-5:45p

Riley Student Center

UK Pro:  Leah Emery

Tuesday, 9/29/09

12:45-1:45p

Rile Student Center

October: Domestic Violence Month

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council of Greater Miami: Anne Gingerisch

Thursday, 10/15/09

12:45-1:45p

Riley Student Center

Women in Distress: Iesha McDonald

Tuesday, 10/20/09

4:45-5:450

Riley Student Center

November:  Social Work Practice with Traumatic Grief and Loss

Psychodrama with grief and loss:  Pam Hoffman and Paul Lesnik

Thursday, 11/12/09

12:45-1:45p and 4:45p-5:45p

Riley Student Center

December:  World Aids Day

 

 

 

 

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January:  Social Work Practice and Spirituality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February:  Social Work and Diversity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March:  Social Work Month:  “A Day in the Life”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Event/Speaker

Date

Time

Location

April:  Social Work and Addictions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May:  Social Work Practice in Foster Care and Adoptions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June:  Professional Wellness Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July:  Social Work Practice and Disabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please Note:  

  • All workshops will be held at the Riley Student Center, unless otherwise specified. 
  • Additions and/or changes to the schedules may occur and changes will be made accordingly.
  • One (1) professional development hour will be awarded for each workshop, unless otherwise specified.
  • Students must be on time to receive full credit. 
  • Students must sign-in upon entering and leaving program
  • Students may submit their Professional Development hours on line in SSW Records online and the presenters or the MSW Program Director can sign off on Professional Development logs if you would like.
  • If you have any suggestions for speakers, please do not hesitate to notify me at mteahan@mail.barry.edu or 899.3925.  Thank you!