SWK 602 - Social Work Practice III: Social Work Interdisciplinary Health Practice I

This course is the first course of the two practice Health Concentration courses. The course develops knowledge and advanced skills necessary to restore or enhance an individual and/or family’s adaptation to a physical or mental health condition or illness. The content teaches practice models and multi-level methods for effective social work practice in mental health and health care, including clinical diagnostic assessment, intervention, skill development, and implementation. A strengths-oriented, person/family-centered approach is applied through interpersonal, organizational, and environmental interventions. The course explores the intersection between and among physical, mental, and public health issues.

Credits: 3