PSYCHOPATHOLOGY      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Course surveys the definitions and biological, psychological and sociocultural causes of various psychological disorders. Historically, this course has been called and is equivalent to abnormal psychology. The psychological disorders covered include mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder) and anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. The course incorporates illustrations of these disorders using case studies. Overview of treatment approaches to these disorders may be included.