Bridging Psychodynamic Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Practice
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
2614
Career
Graduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded
Description
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students or 5 Year Social Work Students.

Psychodynamic theory and cognitive-behavioral theory are each associated with methods of intervention that have consistently been found to have therapeutic value for clients with a variety of psychosocial problems.

Outcomes: Demonstrate and apply ethical, professional, and culturally responsive practice by integrating psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories into clinical assessment and intervention with diverse client populations; Analyze and synthesize psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theoretical frameworks to assess client needs, formulate treatment goals, and select evidence-informed strategies that promote growth and resilience; Design, implement, and evaluate integrated treatment plans that enhance client well-being and advance effective therapeutic outcomes through the combined use of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Enrollment Requirements
Pre-requisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students, Advanced Standing Online Students, or 5 Year Social Work Students.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Latasha Smith
Meets
Tu 2:30PM - 5:00PM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
Corboy Law Center - Room L09
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Water Tower Campus
Location
Water Tower Campus
Components
Seminar Required
Class Availability
Status
Closed
Seats Taken
25
Seats Open
0
Class Capacity
25
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0