MCC 640 - Psychopathology

Institution:

Alvernia University

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Description:

This course will examine special theories and practices in the complex area of assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals and families where mental health and addiction problems exist and influence one another. This course will survey mental disorders as classified by the latest version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostics and Statistics Manual. Students will develop a professional operational knowledge of all forms of mental disorders and be able to distinguish Mood and Affective Disorders, differentiate Organic Disorders from Personality Disorders, Phase of Life Disorders and normal developmental issues, and identify psychopathology and addictive patterns.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alvernia.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 796-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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