PSYD 711 - Advanced Psychopathology II: Adults

Unit(s): 3

In this second course in a two-semester sequence focusing on psychopathology across the lifespan students will survey of the epidemiology, etiology, and diagnostic criteria for disorders that typically manifest themselves during adulthood. Students will examine theories of personality, biological, familial, and sociocultural factors involved in adult psychopathology. Students will critically examine the DSM system of diagnosis and learn to apply it thoughtfully in their clinical and empirical work. This is the second course in a two-semester sequence focusing on psychopathology across the life span. Students will examine the epidemiology, etiology and diagnostic criteria for disorders that typically manifest themselves during adulthood. Students will examine biological, developmental, and sociocultural factors involved in adult psychopathology. Students will critically examine the DSM system of diagnosis and learn to apply it thoughtfully in their clinical and empirical work.

Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Level Restricted to Doctoral
School of Nursing and Health Professions