PPS 6552 - Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology

(3 units)

This course provides an overview of the issues regarding Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology, including the major diagnostic areas; the medications currently used; the issues; special populations; the ADHD and Spectrum Disorder debate; and an overview of the collaborative care model for educational psychologists. It also covers the basic brain functions and how the body reacts to medications, including mechanisms of absorption, half life and peak concentration levels.