COUN 5043 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Disorders

A study of psychopathology to aid the student in understanding problems of definition and classification of personality and behavioral disorders described in the DSM; development of skill in making diagnoses; a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories in the DSM; and an understanding of the varying philosophies relative to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Additional topics include common psychopharmacological medications, equity and diversity issues, and examining psychopathology from a Christian worldview. Level 2 Course. Students must make a B or better. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): COUN 5443, COUN 5023, COUN 5033, COUN 5053, COUN 5073, COUN 5083, COUN 5223, COUN 5333, and COUN 5343.