SWK 6361

Social Work Advanced Practice I: Multidimensional Assessment and Interventions

6361 Social Work Advanced Practice I: Multidimensional Assessment and Interventions (3-0). This advanced practice course focuses on biopsychosocial perspectives about mental health and disorders across the lifespan. Course content introduces the major diagnostic classification systems with a primary focus on the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Students will utilize multiple assessment tools in order to effectively lead and intervene with clients at every system level. The course content is designed to build assessment skills and the diagnostic process utilizing the DSM with an emphasis on facilitating a holistic multidimensional assessment inclusive of strengths, and an analysis of diagnostic systems in relation to social work values and ethics.

Units: 3.0