Module #1 Introduction to Psychology and Social Work Overview of the fields of psychology and social work, including their histories, principles, and applications.
Module #2 Human Development Across the Lifespan Exploration of human development from infancy to old age, including physical, cognitive, and social changes.
Module #3 Theories of Personality Examination of major personality theories, including psychoanalytic, trait, and humanistic approaches.
Module #4 Abnormal Psychology Overview of common mental health disorders, including anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.
Module #5 Cognitive Psychology Study of cognition, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.
Module #6 Social Psychology Exploration of how social factors influence human behavior, including attitudes, persuasion, and group dynamics.
Module #7 Research Methods in Psychology Introduction to research design, methods, and statistics in psychology.
Module #8 Introduction to Social Work Overview of the profession of social work, including its history, values, and roles.
Module #9 Social Work Theories and Practice Examination of social work theories, including systems, ecological, and strengths perspectives.
Module #10 Human Behavior in the Social Environment Study of how individuals and families interact with their social environments.
Module #11 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Social Work Exploration of the importance of cultural competence and addressing discrimination and oppression in social work practice.
Module #12 Assessment and Intervention in Social Work Introduction to assessment and intervention techniques in social work, including biopsychosocial assessments and evidence-based practices.
Module #13 Group Work in Social Work Study of group dynamics and leadership in social work practice.
Module #14 Family Systems and Therapy Examination of family systems theory and therapy approaches, including structural, strategic, and systemic models.
Module #15 Mental Health and Trauma in Social Work Overview of mental health issues and trauma-informed care in social work practice.
Module #16 Child Development and Welfare Study of child development and social work with children, including child abuse and neglect.
Module #17 Adult Health and Wellness Exploration of social work with adults, including issues related to health, wellness, and aging.
Module #18 Community Organization and Development Study of community organization and development, including community assessment, planning, and intervention.
Module #19 Policy and Advocacy in Social Work Examination of social policy and advocacy in social work, including policy analysis and development.
Module #20 Social Work Ethics and Professional Development Exploration of ethical principles and professional development in social work, including cultural competence and self-care.
Module #21 Field Education and Practicum Field education and practicum experience, where students apply social work knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
Module #22 Crisis Intervention and Disaster Response Study of crisis intervention and disaster response, including trauma-informed care and emergency management.
Module #23 Substance Abuse and Addiction Overview of substance abuse and addiction, including models of addiction and treatment approaches.
Module #24 Gerontology and Aging Examination of aging and gerontology, including physical, cognitive, and social changes in older adults.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Psychology / Social Work career
