This course examines perspectives on human well-being within diverse spiritual and religious traditions; models of spiritual development; the role of spirituality and religion in fostering well-being or contributing to the oppression of diverse, at risk, and vulnerable populations; and values and ethics for spiritually sensitive practice. Tools for spiritual assessment and spiritually-based interventions are explored. 

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the ethics and values related to social work practice. Students will integrate theory and practice by reviewing ethical dilemmas. Students will also learn to classify value conflicts and the dilemmas of ethical decision making.

This course focuses on the reciprocal relationships between social environments and human behavior with an emphasis on individuals, families, and small groups. Multiple theoretical and empirical perspectives are used to analyze the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of human development across the life span among diverse groups with an emphasis on at-risk and vulnerable populations. Attention is given to factors that contribute to risk and resilience and the role of social and economic justice in promoting human well-being.  3.000 Credit Hours  3.000 Lecture hours 

 This course examines diverse ways to assess mental health functioning with an emphasis on understanding, analyzing, and assessing mental disorders and formulating treatment plans according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorders (latest edition). Attention is given to the significance of gender, race and ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and culture in assessing mental health and mental disorders. Assessment models are analyzed in terms of their consideration of biological, psychological, and social, cultural and spiritual aspects of human behavior. Coping strategies, adaptation, and resiliency are addressed in the assessment process and a strenghts based perspective is used in formulating treatment plans. Attention is also given to the role of psychopharmacology in treatment. Criticisms and debates regarding the DSM are addressed. Preprequisites: Completion of foundation curriculum or admission into advanced standing program. 3.000 Credit Hours  3.000 Lecture hours