This course combines two previous courses that had overlapping content. Students that have taken only one of the two (Clinical, PSY 313) or (Abnormal, PSY 301) still may take this new course. Students that have taken both courses (PSY 301 and 313) cannot take this one.
This course examines the treatment of psychological disorders in clinical practice. Students will study the major patterns of abnormal behavior and their description, diagnosis, interpretation, treatment, and prevention. They will explore and practice current evidence-based treatments for individual and group psychotherapy as well as crisis management across diverse populations. Bio-psycho-social as well as spiritual models of care will be discussed with an emphasis on ethical decision-making and effective treatment planning and intervention.
- Teacher: Heidi Toivonen