Spring 2027

Cognitive and Behavioral Mental Health Treatments for Adults

Examines evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions used by social workers to treat adult mental health challenges, including CBT theory and application.

offering recorded2 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Ellen Smith3.7/5Laura Zimmerman

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.82 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Discuss the benefits and limitations of cognitive and behavioral interventions for adults in the provision of culturally responsive social work practice.

  • Understand and explain the theoretical tenets, rationale and concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

  • Apply the principles and methods of cognitive behavioral therapy in mental health assessment, intervention and evaluation for a variety of mental health conditions.

  • Formulate a CBT case conceptualization and treatment plan.

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SOC WORK 612 and graduate/professional standing

SOCWORK 870

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.82 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Theoretical tenets, rationale, and concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Benefits and limitations of cognitive and behavioral interventions for adults in culturally responsive social work practice.
  • Application of CBT in mental health assessment, intervention, and evaluation for various conditions.
  • Formulating CBT case conceptualizations and treatment plans.

Skills

  • Apply CBT principles in mental health assessment, intervention, and evaluation; formulate CBT case conceptualizations and treatment plans.
  • Explain the theoretical tenets, rationale, and concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy.

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SOCWORK 870 · Spring 2027

Cognitive and Behavioral Mental Health Treatments for Adults

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