PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology

College of Critical & Professional Studies

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

This course focuses on historical perspectives, causal factors, and treatments for types of mental disorders in adults and children including stress, panic, anxiety, mood, and substance, eating, cognitive and personality disorders. Schizophrenia, mental retardation, autism, and behavioral disorders of childhood are also addressed. Theoretical systems relating to psychopathology including psychodynamic, social theories, cognitive as well as biological influences are explored.

Prerequisites PSYC*201, PSYC*202, or SIFT*111

Priority enrollment to Art Therapy concentration.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or free elective requirement.