HSC536 Clinical Forensic Interviewing and Diagnosis

This course will provide an overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revised (DSM-IV-TR). Students will learn how the DSM-IV-TR can be used for purposes of assessment and diagnosis of the forensic client. The course will introduce the student to the characteristics of various personality disorders and how to assess these disorders within the parameters of the helping interview. Prerequisite(s): HSC535. 3 semester hours