SW726 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK

College of Social Work

Credits: 3

This course provides the Master’s level social work student 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. In conjunction with the Decision Making course it provides an opportunity for advanced study of clinical decision making as it pertains to current mental health assessment.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: SW 722, SW 702, admission to the Clinical Social Work concentration, SW 718 or concurrent.
Approved for Distance Learning.