Counseling Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention

This course will explore the classification system of mental disorders as defined by the most current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students will learn criteria for categories of disorders as well as appropriate psychological and pharmacological modalities of treatment.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

  • COUN 5000 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Advocacy, Program Development, and Service Delivery
  • COUN 5001 - Theories of Counseling
  • COUN 5004 - Professional Practice and Ethics