Abnormal Psychology

Catalog description

Prerequisite: PSY 101 with a grade of C or higher. Not offered every semester. Writing papers in APA format is required. Students are advised to have completed ENGL 101 prior to enrolling. Study of the historical and cultural context of abnormal behavior and diagnosis of mental disorders. Topics include a survey of the causes and treatment of major mental illness such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Writing papers in APA format is required.