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SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application


This course focuses on culturally sensitive diagnostic assessment, formulation and treatment planning. It builds on academic and practice foundations of Generalist and Advanced Generalist Practice and Field courses to help students identify key symptoms and diagnostic criteria for frequently diagnosed mental disorders in children and adults, including differential diagnoses and comorbid conditions. This course is taken concurrently with field placement and SW 696 /SW 698  field seminar courses.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Coreq: SW 596  or SW 698 ) and (MSW students only)]
Typically Offered: Periodically offered

Units: 3