CED 600 - PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

College of Education

Credits: 3

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to psychopharmacology for counselors and helping professionals. The course will introduce the history of psychopharmacology and considerations related to prescription medication for people living with mental health disorders. Students will learn about medications, their intended outcomes, their unintended side- effects, and the impact of medication management on a counseling relationship. In addition, students will understand the role of addiction and substance misuse in psychopharmacology and the role of the counselor in working with individuals using medications/drugs.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Successful completion of CED 516 or consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.