DPSY5101 - Psychopathology part 1 - 2017

Psychopathology Part I and II are designed to impart students with a working knowledge of mental disorders. The units also aim to equip students with the clinical skills required to assess, formulate and diagnose clients presenting with a variety of clinical conditions.

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Conduct a clinical interview with a client, incorporating a mental status examination.
2. Complete a thorough and accurate written evaluation of a client.
3. Be familiar with major classes of psychiatric illness.
4. Feel competent in the formulation and diagnosis of a wide variety of psychiatric problems.
5. Effectively and appropriately contribute to case discussions regarding formulation and diagnoses and reflect upon and evaluate own and others' assessment/clinical interviewing skills

Satisfactory Class Participation (Hurdle)

Mental Status Examination 20%

Psychological Report (1500 words) 30%

End of semester take home exam 50%

Associate Professor Nikolaos Kazantzis

Psychology

Must be enrolled in Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology or Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology