PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

This course focuses on historical perspectives, causal factors, and treatments for types of mental disorders in adults and children including stress, panic, anxiety, mood, and substance, eating, cognitive and personality disorders. Schizophrenia, mental retardation, autism, and behavioral disorders of childhood are also addressed. Theoretical systems relating to psychopathology including psychodynamic, social theories, cognitive as well as biological influences are explored.

Prerequisites SIFT*111 or PSYC*201 or PSYC*202;

Priority enrollment to Art Therapy concentration.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.