PSYC-580 Assessment and Treatment Planning
This course familiarizes students with the as-sessment process, how to interview and use assessment tools in conjunction with the DSMIV to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan, and compares standard assessment techniques and process-oriented interviewing. It considers when to make appropriate referrals to ancillary treatment modalities or for medical evaluations. It also weighs both the potential benefits and risks of assigning diagnostic labels to people.