COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CMSW - Clinical and Medical Social Work
CMSW 1301. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICES (3-0-3) 51.1503
Introduction to the concepts of "social welfare" and "social policy." Topics include emphasis on the relationship between social policy and the delivery of social services. Descriptions of present day social welfare programs in terms of the philosophy, legal base, program policy and impact on both the target service group and the larger community of present day social welfare programs. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CMSW 1313. ASSESSMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY (3-1-3) 51.1503
A study of interviewing and assessment instruments and approaches for working with multicultural population. Emphasis in service delivery systems. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CMSW 1341. BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION AND COGNITIVE DISORDERS (3-0-3) 51.1503
In depth study of the theories and principles of behavioral science and skill development in the methods of modifying and controlling behavior. Clinical and personal settings. Emphasis on techniques as managing self behavior. Topics include stimulus controls, shaping, relaxation training, reinforcement scheduling and token economy. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CMSW 1345. ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR (3-0-3) 51.1503
A study of the process used to formulate diagnoses of mental disorders. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.