College Record 2019-2020

SWK-650 Treating Substance Abuse

This graduate level course provides students with an overview of basic concepts, theories and understanding of the etiology, assessment and various treatment modalities related to substance abuse disorders. Utilizing client-centered and strengths based approaches, this elective course builds on foundation social work courses, providing knowledge and clinical skills to students who specialize in or otherwise may encounter issues of substance abuse and addiction in their practice.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete SWK-587 or successful completion of a CSWE accredited BSW program.

Offered

  • Occasional