PSY 6850 - Clinical Interviewing and Personality Assessment

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Theory and practice in clinical interviewing and assessment of personality and psychopathology. Practical skill instruction in mental status exams, interviewing strategies, administering and interpreting personality tests commonly used in clinical practice, integration of interview and testing data, and report writing. Extensive opportunities for in-class and out-of-class practice of interviewing and assessment skills are provided. Emphasis is placed on development of basic interviewing and communication skills, rapport building, evaluation strategies, consideration of diagnostic data, cultural and ethnic diversity, the Mental Status Examination, structured interviewing, objective personality assessment, and the ability to organize and present information in oral and written form. Prer., PSY 5710, Psychology graduate status.