PSYC 722 - Intervention: Older Adults

3 Credit Hours
The focus of the course is twofold: clinical assessment and treatment. Students will become familiar with commonly occurring psychological disorders in older adulthood. Students will learn to conduct a thorough geriatric mental health assessment, including biopsychosocial factors and DSM diagnostic criteria. Students will also learn about major models of psychotherapy, empirically based treatments, treatment modifications, different intervention formats (e.g., group, marital, family therapy), and unique concerns with which older adults often present. Finally, students will reflect on ethical and diversity considerations related to assessment and treatment of geriatric psychopathology.

Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Doctor of Psychology Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate

Levels: Graduate

College of Professional Sci Psychology