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May 02, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology5 credits
Students will learn to identify symptoms of abnormal psychological disorders and diagnostic classifications, including various models of treatment. Students will gain a better understanding of maladaptive behavior and its impact on individuals, families, and society. They will also acquire basic information regarding the identification and management of high-risk situations that may occur during the course of their work as a human service professional.
Prerequisites: ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Define the four components of abnormal behavior
- Compare and contrast the theoretical models of abnormal behavior
- Differentiate between varieties of psychological disorders as defined in the DSM
- Examine the role of the human service professional in working with clients with diagnosed psychological disorders
- Describe the effects of maladaptive behavior on individuals, families, and society
- Illustrate methods for de-escalating the angry/emotional client
- Implement crisis management techniques
- Analyze personal and professional limits and employ self-care to avoid burnout
- Evaluate the impact of cultural norms on the determination of abnormal behavior
Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of intercultural appreciation.
Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50
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