Psychopathology (PSYG 503)

Term: 2014-2015 Fall Term

Faculty

Ronald J EsteveShow MyInfo popup for Ronald J Esteve

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Mark E KenneyShow MyInfo popup for Mark E Kenney

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Terri HamlinShow MyInfo popup for Terri Hamlin

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Schedule

Thu, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (8/25/2014 - 12/13/2014) Location: C DOO 206

Description

This course explores the emotional, cognitive, somatic, and behavioral symptoms of mental disturbance. Students will be-come acquainted with the subjective experience of various symptoms and symptom clusters, patterns of family and com-munity responses to afflicted individuals, and research and evolving theories pertaining to the etiology of symptoms. Stu-dents will also be introduced to the use of the DSM-5 as a format for the classification of disorders and the choice of appro-priate treatment. Students will acquire a working knowledge of the DSM-5 and will develop the ability to diagnose various mental disorders. Prerequisite: PSYG 500, or may be taken concurrently with PSYG 500. (Formerly GRCP-503.)