SW 513 Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis
Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis supports the development of specialized knowledge and skills related to the identification, treatment, and prevention of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. The course will also explore the intersectionality between substance use disorders and dual diagnoses with other serious social issues and the need for social workers in all practice settings to be attentive and responsive to client needs in this area. Examples of course focus areas include neuroscience of addiction, stages of change and motivational enhancement, medication assisted therapy, the 12-step model, physical health concerns related to addiction, family and natural supports, and more. In addition to the direct practice context, students will examine research and policy contexts to identify opportunities to enhance prevention and treatment interventions. Elective Courses (
SW 589) are included in the specialized curriculum to provide students with opportunities to further explore specific social problems, treatment modalities, practice settings and client groups. Given the programs specialization in clinical practice, electives will be design to supplement and further extend knowledge, skills, and values developed in other courses. Examples of potential electives include Social Work in Health Care, Crisis Intervention, Grief and Bereavement, Clinical Practice with Older Adults, Homelessness, Interpersonal Violence, Social Work Practice with LGBTQIA2S+ Populations, Clinical Practice with Youth, Play therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy Interventions, and more.
Offered
Annual Fall Semester