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Semester: | Fall 2024 |
Number: | 0503-632-002 |
Instructor: | Monica Pal |
Days: | Monday 11:05 am - 1:05 pm |
Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
Location: | Garden City - Hy Weinberg Center 131 |
Credits: | 1.50 |
Notes: |
For majors only |
Course Materials: | View Text Books |
Related Syllabi: |
Nicole Daisy-Etienne for
Fall 2019* Nicole Daisy-Etienne for Fall 2020* Nicole Daisy-Etienne for Fall 2021* Monica Pal for Fall 2022* Monica Pal for Fall 2023* |
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Description: |
This course provides instruction in the interview process and procedural aspects of the initial intake in the Center for Psychological Services. Students interview prospective patients, present findings, and write comprehensive narrative summaries for patient files. In this seminar, the DSM framework will be introduced & covered at length. |
Learning Goals: |
The primary learning objectives of the course are: 1. Students will become familiar with semi-structured clinical interviewing techniques, developing interview skills throughout the semester. 2. Students will learn to construct an Intake Narrative incorporating essential aspects of an initial evaluation with a prospective psychotherapy patient. 3. Students will attain a beginning level of proficiency in writing case formulations that incorporate a range of biological, psychological, social factors including consideration of individual and cultural differences. 4. Students will attain a beginning knowledge of psychopathology and how to use the DSM-IV-R to apply diagnoses. 5. Students will develop a beginning understanding and appreciation for the role of professionalism including ethical practices. *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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