A grade of B or better must be earned for subsequent registration in PSY 594. PSY 545 . Topics include basic psychopharmacology, theory, method, and research in the study of substance abuse and advanced consideration of causes, consequences and treatments of the major addictive disorders. PSY 547 . Etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major psychological disorders.
Emphasis is on appropriate use of diagnostic systems and on ethical and legal issues in diagnosis.
PSY 549 . Introduction to therapeutic interviewing and active listening skills that will facilitate behavior change in substance abusing clients. Format includes lecture, readings, and experiential exercises. A grade of B or better must be earned for subsequent registration in PSY 550. PSY 550 .