5503 Psychopathology: Diagnoses And Classification (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study
psychopathological patterns, mental disorders, and other reactions in client
behavior, which are encountered by therapists, counselors, and psychologists in
contemporary psychological service systems. The major focus of the course will
be on learning current diagnostic criteria and making differential diagnoses.
Attention will also be given to the etiology, development, dynamics, and
treatment of psychopathology. In addition, the influence of culture on behavior
and treatment will also be discussed. Prereq/Coreq: CPCE 5500