January 2026 University Catalog

SWK5802 Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Adults

Students prepare for advanced clinical social work practice utilizing multiple theoretical frameworks and technology to engage, assess, evaluate, and intervene in ethical clinical practice with adults. In addition, students use best practice skills to serve as competent clinical social work practitioners in nonprofit, for-profit, and community organizations. Throughout the course, students apply a skills-based approach; leadership in presenting and practicing the use of specific screening, assessment, and diagnostic protocols; as well as the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to provide diagnostic formulations. For MSW and MSW - Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

SWK5013