SOWK 2363

This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for social work practice in the field of mental health. The course emphasizes strengths-based, recovery-oriented approaches. Students will explore historical, contemporary, and emerging perspectives on mental health, with a focus on the recovery model that views recovery and wellness as achievable goals. Students will examine and critically discuss models of illness classification and treatment approaches, integrating both medical and social work perspectives to support client-centered practice.