PSYC336 Abnormal Psychology

Students will learn to identify and describe major mental disorders and discuss different approaches to treating mental illness. Students will also explore legal issues, research methods used by psychologists, and the factors that influence the etiology and progression of mental disorders. This course will allow students to apply the principles of abnormal psychology to a forensic setting while addressing issues such as psychological /psychiatric evaluations and reports, and court testimony.

Prerequisite

PSYC100 or PSY105 or PSYC120 or PSYC101

Corequisite

None

Credits

4

Distribution

Psychology

Notes

This course is no longer offered.