PSYC2021 — Psychological Disorders
PSYC 2021 - Psychological Disorders PSYC 2021 - Psychological Disorders Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Internship hours per week 0 Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of psychological disorders. This includes a focus on each disorder’s symptoms, theories regarding its development, and forms of treatment including psychotherapy. Some of the disorders that will be covered in detail include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, psychotic disorders, developmental disorders, and personality disorders. The role of cultural diversity will be integrated throughout the course. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will be used as a framework for diagnosis. MnTC Goals Goal 5 Goal 7A differentiate among research methods that are used when studying psychological disorders. name major historical theories and associated treatments for psychological disorders. describe major contemporary theories and associated treatments for psychological disorders. identify the characteristics, strengths, and limitations of the current diagnostic system (DSM). define the assessment tools that are used in clinical psychology. identify the symptoms and prevalence of major psychological disorders. select evidence-based treatments for major psychological disorders. identify the signs, risk factors, and statistics surrounding suicide. explain how aspects of cultural diversity (for example, age, race/ethnicity, gender, a
Prerequisites: PSYC1020, ENGL1020, ENGL1021