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Academic Year 2003/2004

Seminar in Eating Disorders
PSYC 350 FA
Crosslistings:
WMST 318

This advanced seminar will explore contemporary psychological theories and multidisciplinary empirical research of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Using eating disorders as an example, we will study how culture, familial factors and personal vulnerability contribute to risk for psychiatric disorders. This course emphasizes research skills and requires completion of multiple continuing assignments. The course is designed for students with an interest in medical school or graduate programs in clinical psychology, public health, or related fields. Students will conduct group research projects.

MAJOR READINGS

Striegel-Moore, R.H. and Smolak, L. (2001). EATING DISORDERS: INNOVATIVE DIRECTIONS IN TREATMENT AND PRACTICE. WASHINGTON, DC: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Computerized literature search; two written critiques of research projects; poster presentation of student's research project; term paper. Multiple drafts of the term paper will be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is in the study area of Personality/Psychopathology. On-time attendance of all classes is mandatory.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR PSYC101 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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