SCWK 512 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment III: DSM-IV-TR

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Prerequisite: Matriculation in MSW program and SCWK 511; or consent of program coordinator This course will expose students to multiple perspectives in assessing and diagnosing children, adolescents and adults. Students will learn how to assess a client system within the framework of the mental health system which relies on the DSM-IV-TR. Students will use direct experience with their clients to understand the impact of mental illness on a client and on family functioning. The ethics of using these assessments will also be explained. Offered once annually.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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