COUN 569 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
This course explores Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology within the context of school counseling in order to assist future school counselors in gaining a fundamental understanding of the material in order to inform their role when dealing with treatment plans and diagnosis of students from outside agencies. Methods of intervention include: diagnosis, and treatment planning, understanding of developmental crises, disability, psychopathology, psychiatric medications, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior. Methods of instruction primarily feature: in- class, face-to-face learning, with some asynchronous online work.
Prerequisite
Admission to the MAC Program.