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2013-2014 School of Human Services Graduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 School of Human Services Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MCCP 643 - Adult Psychological Services III: Assessment and Intervention Strategies


This course is an in-depth examination of the assessment process, status examination, diagnostic categories and criteria, and moving from assessment to intervention planning. Attention is paid to cultural issues, particularly through analysis of the theoretical framework developed by the dominant culture and then applied to people from different subcultures. For example, the DSM-IV and the ICD 9 are discussed with regard to their application to special populations. Behavior modification and family therapy techniques and their application are discussed.

Credits: 2