SCWK 643 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course presents content to expand students' knowledge base and skill in diagnosing and treating client systems experiencing problems that are psychological and psychiatric in nature. The course explores the historical background and development of the field of psychopathology. It stresses the use of the DSM-IV TR and use materials as tools for developing competence for clinical diagnosis. In addition, the course examines and focuses on observable behavior in childhood, adolescence (including developmental disorders, learning disorders, developmental delays, and mental retardation), as well as stage appropriate and symptomatic behavior in adults . The course examines the cultural, social and biological differences and commonalities in human systems with a particular emphasis on issues affecting women, the physically disabled and people of color.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SCWK 604 OR SCWK 599

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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