Prereq: SW 722, or concurrent, or with program director approval.
This course provides social work students an opportunity for advanced study of differential diagnostic assessment using the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The course also provides an opportunity for more detailed study of the more common mental disorders seen in social work practice. Students will engage in the advanced study of clinical decision making as it pertains to current mental health assessment, with special attention made to anti-racist and anti-oppressive inclusive mental health assessment.
This course provides social work students an opportunity for advanced study of differential diagnostic assessment using the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The course also provides an opportunity for more detailed study of the more common mental disorders seen in social work practice. Students will engage in the advanced study of clinical decision making as it pertains to current mental health assessment, with special attention made to anti-racist and anti-oppressive inclusive mental health assessment.