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ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY & PERSONALITY

PSYCH 802
Course Description

Introduces the use of structured and semi-structured interviews typically used in psychodiagnostic settings, including research. The assessment of major/common psychopathologies and personality diagnosis will be covered. Additionally, several of the most commonly used clinical self-report and personality measures will be introduced (e.g., PAI, MMPI, BASC).

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

No change from Historical

Class Size
6

600% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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