Beyond the Medical Model: Wellness Paradigms for the Social Work Profession

Overview

Subject area

SCWK

Catalog Number

620

Course Title

Beyond the Medical Model: Wellness Paradigms for the Social Work Profession

Department(s)

Description

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has become acceptable, accessible and popular. There is a growing evidence of effectiveness of CAM in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of medical conditions. This course will familiarize students with various CAM approaches to understanding human physiology, health, disease, and treatment for social work practice and self-care.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule