CSL 630PE Advanced Topics in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Psychopharmacology
This course is intended to familiarize counselors with the basic terminology of pharmacology and to develop a basic understanding of psychopharmacology as applicable in their work as therapists. Emphasis is placed on anatomy and physiology of the brain, commonly used drugs (both legal and illegal), medications in the treatment of depression, anxiety, psychosis, mania, and their possible side effects.
Prerequisite
24 semester credit hours