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May 04, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology5 credits
This course covers the basic tenets of psychopathology. Students learn to identify symptoms of psychological disorders and describe diagnostic classifications, including various models of treatment. Emphasis is placed on social and cultural perceptions of mental health and their impacts on individuals, families, and societies.
Prerequisites: ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 or higher)
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe the assessment, etiology, symptoms, and treatments of the major psychological disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
- Compare, contrast, and integrate biological, psychological, and sociocultural explanations of behavior and describe the psychological theories and models for the field of psychopathology
- Articulate how social and cultural factors impact the expression of psychological disorders
- Analyze the role society plays in the way we perceive and treat different psychological disorders
Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50
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