COU 665

Advanced Psychopathology and Assessment Techniques (online)

Explore the field of advanced psychopathology, which includes topics in the historical perspectives, research methodology, and how culture influences definitions of normalcy and psychopathology. Understand advanced clinical issues and current research related to altered development and maladaptive behaviors. Conceptualize cases from a variety of therapeutic perspectives and be able to compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives on each disorder. Develop the ability to support theoretical perspectives through empirical research.

Units: 3.0