SOWK 7352 - Behavioral Health and Social Work Practice

3 hrs

Behavioral Health in Social Work Practice. Behavioral health involves prevention and treatment of substance use and mental health challenges with an emphasis on a bio-psycho-social-cultural approach. Course content includes prevention, diagnosis, and intervention strategies and services in social work behavioral health practice with diverse and under-served populations. Guidance for use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition and other diagnostic approaches will be offered.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Foundation courses or in Advanced Standing.