PSYC-560: Psychopathology

Class Program
Credits 3

Psychopathology is an advanced level course addressing psychiatric disorders as defined in the most recent DSM (e.g., DSM-5). Psychiatric disorders will be considered from a descriptive and etiological perspective. This course includes a comprehensive review of theoretical and empirical research addressing each of the disorders to be addressed in this course. Special attention will be given to differential diagnosis, the importance of overlapping symptomatology, assessment & deception, and best practices to address the symptomatology. This course will include a review of the current literature of the discipline and engagement in recent and current research.