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Academic Year 2003/2004

Understanding Psychopathology
PSYC 251 SP

This course provides a survey of the major contemporary schools of psychopathology (biological, psychoanalytic, interpersonal, social, behavioral-cognitive). It familiarizes students with the current classification system (DSM IV) for psychiatric disorders. It will include a survey of some major psychiatric disorders and their causes and consequences. It will introduce students to basic approaches to assessment and treatment of individuals with psychopathology.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Russell,Rachel M   

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: SHAN107

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 20   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 10   FR: X

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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