Behavioral Health and Addictions
In this comprehensive, holistic approach to wellness and wellbeing, you’ll learn to assess mental health and addictions issues, substance misuse, trauma, and other aspects that impact quality of life.
With the ability to formulate intervention, prevention, or support and maintenance plans with clients, you can work as a:
- Case manager
- Counselor
- Clinician
- Much more
Generalist Courses #
All courses are required for traditional path (regular standing) students.
- SWK 506 Introduction to the SW Profession (3 cr.)
- SWK 507 Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice (3 cr.)
- SWK 502 Research I (3 cr.)
- SWK 505 Social Policy Analysis and Practice (3 cr.)
- SWK 508 Generalist Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
- SWK 509 SWK Practice: Organizations, Communities and Societies (3 cr.)
- SWK 5XX Group Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
- SWK 519 Community and Global Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
- SWK 661 Executive Leadership Practice (3 cr.)
- SWK 555 Practicum I (3 cr.)
Advanced Courses #
All courses are required for all students. Students with a BSW, advanced standing, start in the advanced level of courses.
Focus Area Courses #
Course requirements for the focus area.
- SWK 618 Social Policy and Services (MHA) (3 cr.)
- SWK 683 Community-Based Practice in Mental Health and Addiction (3 cr.)
- SWK 685 Mental Health and Addictions Practice: Individuals and Families (3 cr.)
- SWK 686 Social Work Practice: Addictions (3 cr.)
- Required 3 credit hours of social work elective(s) (courses available)