Course Descriptions

Education Counseling

MEC 6901
Classification of Psychopathology
3 credits

The new DSM -5 classification system of psychopathology will be studied with emphasis on symptomatology, etiology, and implications for treatment modalities. Special emphasis will be given to the new research based system of diagnosis as it impacts students and educational systems. Various treatment interventions, including the adjunctive use of medications, are presented.

Prerequisite(s): MEC 6400 and MEC 6402