SWK-304
Social Work Policy and Administration
This course provides an awareness of societal response to social problems . It will explore how political , economic , and institutional thought contribute to public response by the social welfare system . Students will explore societal response on the micro-level by designing an agency to meet various societal needs , exploring management skills and administration inhuman service agencies . Students will learn about various agencies andtheir administrative needs including hiring , state and government regulations , and team building . Areas of study will include planning , goal setting , decision-making , leadership , conflict resolution , budgeting and fiscal management .
3.00 Take SWK-201 . ( Required , Previous ).
SWK-305 |
Mental Health Practice |
Utilizing the strengths model of social work practice , this class will address common mental health diagnosis and their evidence based treatment models . Utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV ( DSM V ), students will learn diagnostic categories and how to accurately diagnose various mental health issues . Students will understand the long-term ramifications of having a diagnosis and will learn that the diagnosis is only the starting point for developing a positive and measurable treatment plan . Various modes and settings of psychotherapy will be discussed as well as the use of psychotropic medications and the importance of working in multi-disciplinary teams . |
3.00 Take PSY-100 SOC-100 . ( Required , Previous ).