PSYC& 220 - Abnormal Psychology

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Descriptions, symptoms, treatments, theoretical explanations and cultural views of abnormal behavior and the psychological disorders based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 and PSYC& 100 with a C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Accurately describe contemporary perspectives within abnormal psychology.
Correctly assess psychological disorders by using diagnostic criteria.
Identify personal and social impacts of psychological disorders through use of current mental health statistics.
Analyze pros and cons of different treatment types.
Evaluate diagnostic criteria by discussing their relevancy and accuracy.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.

Course Contents

History of views of abnormal behavior
Major theories of personality
Anxiety-based disorders
Psychophsiological disorders
Functional psychoses
Organic mental disorders
Sexual disorders
Psychological assessment
Major forms of therapy

Instructional Units: 5