Students examine various forms of clinical disorders including depression, anxiety, phobias, adjustment, and dissociative disorders. Attention is given to the etiology and treatment of these conditions. Students will examine clinical disorders, including eating disorders and personality disorders. Etiology and treatment are also considered. Students examine the principles of psychological measurement, including validity and reliability, and the administration and interpretation of tests.
Attention is given to tests measuring personality, learning, and occupational interests.
Students examine ethical standards for the profession of psychology. Attention is given to biblical principles and how these relate to legal and ethical decisions in counseling. Students examine principles and methods of various schools of counseling. Interviewing skills related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning are discussed. Attention is given to the application of biblical concepts.