PSYC 239 - Mental Disorders

3 Credit(s)

This course will look at the history of psychopathology, the major psychiatric syndromes, and the differing theoretical perspectives and approaches to treatment and therapy.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100.

Course Frequency: S

Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify historical concepts related to abnormal psychology.
Identify ethical and legal issues related to abnormal psychology.
Describe biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors affecting mental health.
Apply concepts related to symptoms/criteria, theories, assessment, and treatments of mental disorders.