Psychopathology & Trauma

Catalog description

Uses a trauma-informed lens to view mental health conditions including diagnostic issues and the impact specific diagnoses have on behavior. Psychopathology and mental disorders from a trauma-informed and ecological perspective are examined. Emphasis is placed on understanding biopsychosocial influences on the incidence, course, and treatment of the most commonly presented mental health related disorders and the impact of trauma on etiology and presentation across diverse populations. Students learn diagnostic skills as they relate to comprehensive social work assessment and the development of social work interventions. Ethical issues, collaboration with families, knowledge of psychopharmacology, and the varied roles social workers play in mental health settings are stressed. Prer., SOWK 5001, SOWK 5002, SOWK 5003, & SOWK 5004 for non-Advanced Standing. Prer., SOWK 5202 for Advanced Standing. Graduate Social Work students in specialized practice sequence only.