GPSY 903 - Application of Clinical Psychology I

3 credit(s)
This is the first in a two-course sequence introducing students to the knowledge base of psychopathology, systems of evidence-based practice, and basic clinical skills. This course begins by critically reviewing major systems of diagnostic classification (DSM; NIH Research Domain Criteria), then contrasts major theories of psychopathology. Major domains of psychopathology are explored (neurodevelopmental, affective, anxiety, addiction, and psychotic disorders). Finally, major evidence-based theories and systems of clinical psychology are reviewed, with a focus on methods to research treatment efficacy.