SOWK 5430 - Psychopathology in Social Work Practice

(3 credits)

This course examines the nature and presenting characteristics of the major forms of mental and emotional maladjustment that may contribute to problems in social functioning, adaptation, and life satisfaction. It identifies specific categories of dysfunctional behavior, use of standard criteria, and treatments for dysfunctional behaviors from the social work perspective of a biopsychosocial paradigm. Informed and ethical assessment and service delivery for special populations is addressed.

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