PSY 8502 Diagnosis of Comorbid Disorders
This advanced course examines the complexities of diagnosing co-occurring psychological disorders and differentiating overlapping symptom presentations. Building on foundational knowledge in psychology and behavioral sciences, students apply DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based diagnostic reasoning to complex clinical cases. Emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis, structured diagnostic interviewing, integration of assessment information from multiple sources, development and evaluation of diagnostic hypotheses, and systematic decision-making when multiple conditions may be present.