COUN 503

A course designed to cover psychopathology and sociopolitical-related issues of diagnosis and treatment. Attention is given to: 1) understanding the variability of psychopathology in community counseling settings; 2) the application of evaluation methods and diagnostic classification systems of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental and Emotional Disorders (DSM); 3) development of appropriate treatment plans; 4) the relationship of class, gender, and ethnic background to diagnosis and treatment; 5) mental health recovery-oriented care; 6) principles of collaborative treatment; and 7) the impact of co-occurring disorders. This course also includes a focus on 1 unit of special topics toward the CA LPCC license. Course restricted to Counseling M.A. students only.