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Yes. CIR offers several online courses for behavioral health providers. These courses are an ideal way for behavioral health care providers to improve their effectiveness in working with military populations. CIR also offers an online course for employers and hiring personnel discussing why and how to hire veterans. Additionally, on-site workshops are offered from time to time. For the latest on course offerings and trainings, visit CIRlearn page.
For information about CIR’s online continuing education (CE) and other courses, visit the CIRlearn pages or join the mailing list and be sure to check “CIRlearn Announcements.” To register for a specific class, visit CIRlearn How to Enroll page for specific instructions.
Yes. Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) may earn continuing education (CE) credit hours through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) by completing CIRlearn courses. For other states, check with your accrediting organization to determine if your state accepts BBS-accredited courses. CEUs earned vary by course offering.
After enrolling in the course, you can access the course online for six months.
For information about how to apply to the USC School of Social Work, contact:
MSW Admissions, USC School of Social Work
213-740-2013
sowkweb.usc.edu/admissions/master-of-social-work
For information about how to apply to the online MSW@USC program, contact:
Admissions, Virtual Academic Center
877-700-4MSW
msw.usc.edu/admissions/traditional-program-admissions/
No. However, the USC School of Social Work offers a specialization in military social work for Master of Social Work (MSW) students interested in treating military-impacted populations. CIR plays a critical role in supporting this academic program by developing the curriculum’s specialized content, new and innovative teaching technologies, and sophisticated evaluation and research strategies to improve learning outcomes.
by Claudia Bustamante
Mike Baker sits on a therapist’s couch—in blue jeans and a buttoned-down shirt, nervously clutching his hands.
Baker was deployed to Afghanistan with the National Guard a year ago and is now having trouble at home. His wife made him get help, but talking is the last thing on Baker’s mind.
“I know this is your job to ask me a bunch of questions, but let me ask you something,” he said. “Did you ever serve?”
Luckily, there is no wrong answer for the behavioral health therapist or social work student. Mike Baker does not exist. He is a virtual avatar […]
Anthony Hassan’s resume keeps getting longer. He is:
Director of the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families
Clinical Associate Professor at the USC School of Social Work
Chair of the Military Social Work program
Major, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
And thanks to the Boys in Blue, he is also a Los Angeles Dodgers Veteran of the Game.
On Friday, Sept. 13, during a game against the San Francisco Giants, Hassan was honored for his many years of service, including providing combat stress support during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Thanks to this recognition by the Boys in Blue, the valuable work CIR does was […]
