Etiology and Dianositc Conceptualization of Mental Illness   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PM 601 - Etiology and Dianositc Conceptualization of Mental Illness


This course provides a framework for exploring the range of personality and behavioraldisorders as presented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV). The class focuses on description, etiology, assessment, and understanding of major diagnostic categories. The student becomes familiar with the utilization of Axis I through V Diagnostic dimensions. Developmental and Dynamic elements are considered in the utilization of case studies. Diagnosis is viewed through the biological, psychodynamic, family systems and humanistic models. (3 credits)