Course Abstract Details

PSYC-201, Abnormal Psychology

Credits: 3

Course Description

PSYC-201, Abnormal Psychology, is a study of the nature, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and possible prevention of mental disorders. The current systems of classifications and nomenclature of mental disorders are discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC-101. Three hours lecture each week. Three credits. Three billable hours.

Course Objectives and Grading Information

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe abnormality/psychopathology. (PG 1,2) (GE 1,6)

2. Organize and synthesize information for diagnosis of psychological disorders as described and categorized in the DSM-IV.(PG 1,2) (GE 1,2,6)

3. Apply the following psychological perspectives/approaches to both the etiology and treatment of psychopathology including: (PG 1,2,3,4) (GE 1,2,6) Biomedical Approach Psychoanalytic Approach Learning/Behavioral Approach Cognitive Approach Humanistic Approach Sociocultural Approach Eclectic Approach

4. Report on some of the statistics about mental health in the United States.(PG 1,4) (GE 1,3)