The Range of the Human Condition in Social Work Practice

SWK

702

The Range of the Human Condition in Social Work Practice

3 Credits; 3 HoursFirst of four advanced practice courses in the clinical track. This course will provide the student with the knowledge of the major issues in diagnosis of people with disabilities across the lifespan. The focus will include a broad range of human physical, psychological and neurodiversity within CSI’s framework of disability studies and social constructionism. The DSM-5 is used as an organizing framework for reviewing major mental disorders. The arrangement of this course follows the lifespan framework of the Manual. Discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the DSM-5, the role of social workers in psychiatric diagnosis, the relationship of diagnosis to social work assessment and issues of ethical practice are a critical part of the course. The roles that social workers occupy within interdisciplinary practice will be covered. This class will utilize a case study modality of applying diagnostic categories to people with disabilities from a critical perspective. A grade of B or better is required in this course.PRE/COREQUISITE: SWK 651 or Admission to Advance Standing program

Fall, Spring

Graduate

No

029940