There are efforts by both the state and federal level focused on granting psychologists the right to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients. This controversial issue crosses several disciplines.
After you have selected a topic, you will prepare a comprehensive 4,200-5,250 word that analyzes all of the following areas from a cross-disciplinary perspective:
Define the human service policy topic you have chosen from a cross-disciplinary perspective. What are the problems, areas, and disciplines that you will explore in your paper? (2-3 pages)
Briefly summarize and review the relevant federal and state regulations, laws, or court rulings relevant to your topic. (2-3 pages)
How do these laws and regulations impact the provision of services? Ensure you address the impact the development of budgets, management of staff and volunteers, the ability to engage in advocacy efforts in this analysis. (6-8 pages)
What future research/policies/law/regulations are needed to address this issue adequately? (2-3 pages)
