DSM-5:Diff Ass & Dia Clin SOWK.

Catalog description

This course covers a range of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders that are diagnosed from childhood through the adulthood life span. The course examines the etiology and classification of these conditions and the significance of biopsychosocial spiritual and cultural differential diagnostic assessment in clinical social work practice. Additionally, the course introduces basic knowledge of the most common psychopharmacologic agents as they are commonly prescribed to treat and manage the most frequently diagnosed mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Prerequisite(s): Two Year Program - SOWK 619 Prerequisite(s): Advanced Standing Program - SOWK 610 Co-Requisite(s): SOWK 720 , 726 , 727 & 728.