The course will examine the role of social workers in various mental health settings with special emphasis on assessment techniques, assessment tools, including scales, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria, and use of current DSM. Special attention given to social work roles in intervention and crisis stabilization. Prerequisites: Fifteen (15) hours of course work in either Psychology (PSY) or Social Work (SW). Recommended that PSY 323 or PSY 440 are completed prior to enrollment in course.
SW-450: Mental Health Assessment
Program