Courses

(SH Prior Course ID: PSY 331); This course includes an introduction to behavioral diagnosis, and treatment of psychopathology are studied. .

This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues.

This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues.

This is an examination and assessment of the symptoms, etiology, and treatment procedures of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

An examination of psychological disorders ranging from everyday suffering and interpersonal problems to severe disorders and their treatment.

Emphasizes the etiology and treatment considerations of various forms of abnormal behavior. Topics include historical and contemporary approaches to psychopathology; approaches to clinical assessment and diagnosis; understanding and defining classifications and psychological disorders.

Examine typical behavior from several theoretical perspectives. Consider normality and abnormality in historical perspective. Review a number of leading theoretical schemes for understanding and explaining behavior and various modes of assessment, treatment, and prevention. (General Education/Behavioral Science)

See PSY 214 in the Psychology curriculum.

This is an introductory course intended to expose the students to the scientific study of psychopathology. Emphasis will be placed on behavior and treatment approaches, as well as the concepts, approaches, issues, and trends in the contemporary views of abnormal behavior. The course will examine current trends and research in the field of mental health and psychopathology.

This course explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research