Diagnosis and Appraisal I

Catalog description

An examination of the foundations of diagnosis and assessment in counseling. Students will be introduced to the purpose and role of diagnosis and assessment in counseling as well as the factors that determine validity and reliability of appraisal. Students will learn the physiological, psychological, and environmental etiologies of mental health disorders and be introduced to DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria for a selection of mental health disorders. Emphasis will be placed on how to meaningfully incorporate diagnosis and assessment into the counseling process. This course will include a guided application component.