SOWK 431 - Social Work in Mental Health

SOWK 431

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 300 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, include at least 2 peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course textbook, and integrate at least 1 biblical principle. Sources must be cited in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 50 words.

The discussion boards will assess Competency 1-Ethics/Prof. Behavior (values, cognitive/affective processes) and Competency 2-Diversity (knowledge).

The student will write a paper of at least 3 pages in current APA format about a chosen diagnosis in the assigned sections from the course textbook. Each case study must include at least 1 scholarly reference published within the last 5 years in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.

These case studies will assess Competency 1-Ethics/Prof. Behavior (values, cognitive/affective processes) and Competency 2-Diversity (knowledge).

The student will write a research-based paper of at least 5 pages in current APA format that focuses on mental health assessment and a mental health diagnosis of the student’s choice. The paper must include at least 3 scholarly references published within the last 5 years in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.

This paper will assess Competency 1-Ethics/Prof. Behavior (values, cognitive/affective processes) and Competency 2-Diversity (knowledge).

Each exam will cover the Reading & Study material and presentations for the assigned modules/weeks. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes, contain 100 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Exams assess Competency 1 (Ethics/Prof. Behavior) and Competency 2 (Diversity).