COUN 615 - Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Counseling

Description:

This course is designed to familiarize students with the DSM-IV-TR axial system, and with etiology and general treatment issues for various psychological disorders. Students learn differential criteria for diagnosis, multicultural factors, systemic issues, legal and ethical concerns, intake and information gathering skills, and basic psychopharmacological information pertinent to mental health diagnosis and treatment. The course is focused on disorders that present with frequency to mental health counselors, including: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and impulse control disorders.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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