CN 718 - Psychopathology

Semester Hours: 3

This course examines the assessment, classification, and diagnosis of mental disorders in accordance with the framework provided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V. The etiology and treatment of the disorders will be analyzed according to current theoretical and empirical models of mental disorders (e.g., biological/medical, cognitive-behavioral, diathesis-stress). The prognosis of the disorders and the identification of client strengths and resilience within a multicultural context will be discussed. Note: This course addresses all of the relevant disorders within the DSM V for children, adolescents, and adults.

Pre-requisites: CN 710 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics, CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling and CN 726 - Counseling Theories.