SW 871 - ADVANCED PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

College of Social Work

Credits: 3

The ability to effectively assess and accurately diagnose psychopathology and understand pharmaceutical interventions is critical to advanced clinical social work practice. This course examines the diagnostic classifications, criteria, etiologies, and the epidemiology of mental illness disorders and pharmacological treatment options for disorders. Medication related concerns of clients and families are identified as key to effective intervention as well as an understanding the role of biopsychosocial implications associated with pharmaceutical interventions.

Approved for Distance Learning.