The university/community partnership: transdisciplinary course development.

This paper describes the process of expanding the knowledge base and clinical practice for students in professional preparation programs in social work, nursing and education. Through a partnership of university faculty and administrators of a private school for students with learning and behavior p...

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Published in:Journal of Interprofessional Care Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 461 - 475
Main Authors: Tourse RWC, Mooney JF, Shindul-Rothschild J, Prince J, Pulcini JA, Platt S, Savransky H
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct2008
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          Collaboration
          Community-Institutional Relations
          Curriculum Development
          Professional Development
          Case Studies
          Communication Skills
          Course Content
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