HSS 2140 Mental Health Assessment
Mental health concerns are ubiquitous across multiple populations and societies. As such, human service professionals in all concentration areas need to be prepared for practice with individuals, families, organizations, and communities affected by barriers to
mental health. This course will introduce students to ethical and effective mental and behavioral health
case conceptualization strategies.
Prerequisite
None
Course Types
Major Elective
Minor Elective
Major Elective
Minor Elective
Core Curriculum - Society
- As a result of the successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
1. Students will develop a mutually agreed-on focus of work and desired outcomes
2. Students will collect, organize, and interpret client data to assess client strengths and limitations
3. Select appropriate intervention strategies
4. Help clients resolve problems with culturally responsive techniques
5. Students will learn to negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients