SWK 508 - Diagnostic Process: A Strength-Based Social Work Perspective

This course examines mental health challenges from an integrative and ecological perspective. The course is designed to give foundation level graduate social work students an understanding of the etiology, clinical presentation and diagnostic understanding of the major mental health challenges for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. The course includes content on both the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV-TR (DSM IV-TR) and strengths-based understanding and assessment of mental health challenges. The interactions of biological, social, cultural, spiritual, political and environmental factors are stressed in order to accurately understand the presenting challenges. Evidence-based understandings are presented both for assessment and related intervention strategies.

Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 506

Credits: 3