SW 0392 - Mental Health Services

Fall 3 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is an analysis of the policies, services, treatment modalities, and related intervention processes related to mental health and mental disorders. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with mental illness, the various treatment modes and the policies that have directly and indirectly contributed to the continuation and growth need for services. Social workers need to understand dimensions of mental health and mental disorders; as well as mental health service delivery. Mental illness occurs across all populations and settings and is a component of the generalist social work perspective. Prerequisite: Grade of ‘C’ or above in any of the following courses - SW 231, PSY 100, SOC 110, or CJ 100. Prerequisite: SW 0231 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher or special permission by instructor.