Fundamentals of Assessment

Catalog description

This course is taken concurrently with SWK 390. Students will develop knowledge and skills in assessment for social work practice. Students will become familiar with the symptoms and psychosocial aspects of mental disorders as applied in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Using case studies, students will develop skill in applying knowledge of human behavior to develop culturally responsive assessments. Students will develop an appreciation for the larger practice context in the assessment process and understand the role of other professionals in the collaboration process of assessment.