Advanced Psychopathology

COUN6721 - Advanced Psychopathology

Graduate | 5 Quarter Credits | 10 Weeks

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Course Description

In this course, students engage in an in-depth examination of current theory and research associated with major psychological disorders and their diagnoses. Students explore the primary classification systems in terms of their applicability and limitations as well as the factors that impact the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders along a continuum of mental health. Students engage in practical assignments, focusing on applications of the diagnostic criteria in terms of case conceptualization. (Prerequisite(s): COUN6720 or PSYC6220.)

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Walden University's MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states.


Pre-Requisites

  • PSYC6220: Psychology of Personality OR COUN6720: Diagnosis and Assessment

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree conferred
  • Unofficial transcript(s) from institution(s) with accreditation recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or US Dept of Education. Unofficial transcripts must include the name of the institution, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned, course names/numbers and dates of attendance.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

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