SWK-650 Mental Health and Psychopathology

During this course students examine mental health and psychopathology across the lifespan from a social work perspective. Students study the history of mental illness and prevalent disorders in the field. Applications for clinical practice emphasize assessing and diagnosing mental disorders based on the most current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Students engage in analysis and synthesis of social work theories and ethicsin relation to treatment options and best practices. Collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams is explored.

Credits

3

Distribution

SWK

Notes

SWK