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3.00 Credits
Provides students with knowledge and skills related to working with frail and vulnerable older adults. Reviews mental disorders as they are uniquely characterized in late adulthood, emphasizing assessment. Addresses loss and institutionalization, adjustment problems related to illness, cultural variations related to illness, advanced directives, alcohol and substance abuse, sleep disorders, and barriers to quality care.
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2.00 Credits
Acquaints students with predominant theories regarding religion and spirituality from the 'person-in-the-situation' perspective. Theoretical orientations include psycho-dynamic, philosophical, and sociocultural. Examines the implications of these theories in terms of their impact on professional practice.
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3.00 Credits
Psychotherapy (2) Considers treatment techniques appropriate for young children with a wide range of diagnoses and behavior problems. Emphasizes the integration of theory and practice of psychotherapy with the ecological perspective of social work practice. Discusses diagnosis, phases of treatment, and special communication issues. Research, ethical, and value issues addressed.
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2.00 Credits
Provides students with an understanding of theories and techniques of direct interventions useful in helping those with major mental disorders to cope with their illnesses and aspects of their life situations. Topics include dangerous behavior, acute psychotic episodes, definitions of long-term chronic disability, enhancing social skills and social support systems, case management, and the interaction of medication and social functioning.
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3.00 Credits
Explores theories and concepts of ethnicity, with particular focus on their usefulness for understanding ethnic diversity in psychosocial functioning. Examines norms, values, and adaptive coping styles; generational and gender issues in the formation of ethnic identity; the impact of social, political, and economic deprivation on development; attitudes toward health and mental health; degrees of acculturation; styles in the use of help; and other patterns. Students explore their own ethnicity-related styles and identities as well as the potential 'fit' between worker and client values and beliefs. Students learn how to apply ethnicity concepts in case situations, including the exploration of ethnic factors in the assessment of functioning and in the development of the therapeutic relationship. Gives particular attention to practice with people of color and recent immigrants. Critically examines prevailing models of social work practice in terms of their sensitivity to issues of ethnic diversity.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the rationales and assumptions of brief treatment, presenting the techniques and strategies of time-limited services, as compared with extended models of treatment. Examines the nature and characteristics of crisis versus traumatic events for their long-term effects on psychosocial functioning. Examines continuum, as it guides assessment, treatment modalities and settings, and interdisciplinary interactions. Prerequisite: Pass qualifying examination, or permission of Academic Standards Committee.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on enhancing student's knowledge and skills in advanced clinical social work with individuals. Integrates assessing and diagnosing for the purpose of planning short- and long-term treatment goals. Emphasizing evidence-based approaches, student learns advanced biopsychosocial-spiritual treatment interventions. Gives attention to imparting a strengths perspective of advanced practice that addresses the challenge of integrating the recovery process within practice environments that are oriented to the application of psychodynamic formulation. Addresses self-regulation to maintain an ethical scope of practice in treatment and consideration of the client's cultural values. Prerequisite: Pass qualifying examination, or permission of Academic Standards Committee.
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3.00 Credits
Deepens knowledge of group processes and treatment. Through lecture, discussion, use of case material, and experiential learning in the classroom, group is examined for its therapeutic impact on individual members. Emphasizes assessment and interventional skills in relation to the development of the group and to the ego functioning of individuals in therapeutic groups. Prerequisite: Pass qualifying examination, or permission of Academic Standards Committee.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students in the clinical concentration an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and integration of advanced theories and treatment modalities. Emphasizes developing students' skill in selecting practice methods appropriate for working with client populations presenting complex, multidimensional considerations for diagnosis and treatment. Special attention given to furthering students' appreciation for practice evaluation and interdisciplinary interactions as guided by an 'autonomy in collegiality' perspective. Underscores the responsibilities of clinical social workers to anticipate and respond to social, political, and other environmental factors changing the nature and availability of services. Prerequisite: Pass qualifying examination, or permission of the Academic Standards Committee.
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3.00 Credits
Provides macropractice knowledge, skills, and perspectives of administrative practices with which to develop, support, and maintain effective service delivery. Topics include role identification and development, situational leadership, strategic planning, levels and types of decision making, management of organizational behavior, use of information systems, budgeting, documentation and reporting, resource development and utilization, and community networking.
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