COUN 523 Psychopathology and Diagnosis Across the Lifespan

This course is an exploration of mental illness across different ages. It includes the study of the classification, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and personality disorders which are present across the lifespan, as well as an examination of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-5). Students will explore diversity issues that may influence the diagnosis and treatment process.