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Personality, Psychopathology Diagnosis (MPS-603)

Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0502-603-002
Instructor:	Jairo Fuertes
Days:	Wednesday 8:00 pm - 9:50 pm
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - NEX 158
Credits:	3
Status:	This Course is Filled to Capacity
Notes:	For majors only
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Related Syllabi:	Susan Farella-Busch for Fall 2021*
	*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here.
Description:	This course provides an introduction to the field of psychopathology and personality. In order to ensure coverage of the range of psychopathology and personality, course materials will be organized by diagnostic category. Cultural aspects of psychopathology will be emphasized.
Learning Goals:	In general, the objective of the course is for students to have develop a conceptual understanding of psychopathology (and healthy normative behavior), personality disorders, and appreciation for diagnosis. Students will read, reflect, and discuss the nature of psychopathology, its interface with personality, and the criteria associated with diagnosis as per the DSM-5. Based on their understanding of the criteria necessary to formulate a diagnostic impression, students will be able to identify differential aspects of behavior and correctly formulate diagnoses based on case presentations. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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