SW 5250 - MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN AND POPULATIONS

3 Credit Hour(s)
This foundation course prepares students to recognize major mental health concerns across the lifespan. The course includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as the organizing framework for reviewing major mental disorders and critique of the current “medical model” approach to mental health in the United States. The course considers mental health issues from a generalist practice perspective, including the role of the social environment, culture, stigma in the mental health services, access, and policy.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into professional standing or permission of the department head
Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Component: Lecture