CNSL 648 - Mental Health Counseling Diagnosis and Treatment

Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): CNSL 640 and CNSL 654
This course focuses on human development and psychopathology with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The student will learn about information gathering and appraisal using culturally competent methods. The student will begin to develop case conceptualization skills by understanding assessment, DSM-IV-TR diagnosis, and current treatment options. Case studies will be used to develop student’s competencies in professional consultation and presentation.