COUN 427 - Diagnostic Systems For Counseling

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Counselor Education

Description:

This course acquaints counselors with descriptive, research-based and clinical knowledge that contributes to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, including disorders of behavior and impulse control, mood and anxiety as well as the various personality disorders and disorders involving loss of contact with relity. Students study the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Assn. and the ways the manual is used in clinical practice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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