2022-2023 Catalog

PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology

3-0-3

This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques. This course has been approved to satisfy the CAA and the ICAA as a general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

Prerequisite

PSY 150

Offered

FA, SP, SU