CSPS 110 Introduction to Social Work and Mental and Behavioral Health

This course introduces social work principles, mental health, and behavioral health, especially in the context of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams. It focuses on trauma-informed care and understanding how social determinants affect individual well-being and public safety. Students will practice working within multidisciplinary teams to support individuals through crises. This course will also help students recognize the impacts of trauma across the lifecycle and its influence on community members and plan self-care strategies and identify support avenues for managing professional challenges they may encounter.

Credits

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

none

Offered

Fall, Spring

Outcomes

1. Identify social work principles relevant to public safety.
2. Understand the impact of trauma and social determinants on well-being.
3. Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to support individuals.
4. Plan self-care strategies to manage professional challenges.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

Web-enhanced

Campus:

South