CNS 503 - DSM/Psychopathology

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

Subject:

Description:

Students will be introduced and learn to apply the mental health diagnostic system found in the DSM. Topics include; diagnostic interviewing skills, appropriate classification of a group of symptoms into a differential diagnosis, understanding of the etiology of the disorders discussed and appropriate interventions for each disorder (including information on psychopharmacology). The effects of socio-environmental factors on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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