EDCO 6901: Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling (2023-2024)

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This course provides future school counselors with an overview of the DSM 5 and is designed to acquaint future school counselors with an understanding of the origins and environmental factors that influence the development of mental disorders, prevention, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. In this era of managed health care and continued emphasis on documentation and justification of mental health care, it is crucial that individuals entering the counseling field have a solid understanding of diagnosis and treatment planning.