SWRK/520
Assessment and Diagnosis in Social Work
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
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Format
Online
Course length
6 weeks
Total credits
3 credits
Note
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The student develops diagnostic skills using a competency-based assessment model. The student will organize their assessments using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013 and the ICD-11. Students explore the strengths and limitations of these frameworks for social work practice.