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May 12, 2024
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CN 718 - PsychopathologySemester Hours: 3
This course examines the assessment, classification, and diagnosis of mental disorders. The framework of the course will be the utilization of the multi-axial diagnostic system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR). The description, etiology, treatment, and prognosis of mental disorders will be explored according to current theoretical models and empirical research (e.g., biological/medical, cognitive-behavioral, diathesis-stress). The prevalence of the disorders and the constellation of symptoms will be explored across diverse groups of individuals.
Pre-requisites: CN 710 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics , CN 714 - Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling , and CN 726 - Counseling Theories .
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