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Academic Year 2005/2006

Understanding Psychopathology
PSYC 251 SP

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the current broad psychopathology categories, and the theory and research behind such groupings. Students will explore current explanations and the limits to our current knowledge. For example, if we continue to move toward biological explanations for our understanding of psychopathology why do different cultures experience different psychopathologies? Students will also be introduced to ideas generally accepted in mental health fields about assessment, diagnoses, and treatment and will have a chance to view real clients and the various forms psychopathology may take. Class activities, extra readings, discussion and videos will add to text material.

MAJOR READINGS

There will be an assigned text, 2-3 memoirs and supplemental readings. (Assignments may be subject to further revision).

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three exams and term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a column 2 Breadth Requirement course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

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

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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