PSYC 1320 — - Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 1210 General Psychology Corequisite: none This course is an introduction to the diagnoses, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders. Students will learn the descriptions and prevalence of major disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), as well as their theoretical causes and associated treatments. The role of culture and diversity in mental illness will also be explored. Some of the disorders that will be studied in detail include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, addictive disorders, schizophrenia, developmental disorders, and personality disorders. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 5, 7