PSY 214H - Abnormal Psychology - Honors

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This is an honors course.

This course meets the Social & Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement. This course meets the Diversity Requirement.

Learn about mental disorders, including an examination of causes, symptoms, treatment and management. Study anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders and schizophrenia. Explore problems in the field of abnormal psychology and discuss current attempts to solve them.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Honors courses and PSY 111 or PSY 111H or permission of department chair.

Crosslisted: Also offered as PSY 214 ; credit is not given for both PSY 214H and PSY 214 .

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:

Explain and evaluate major research methods used in this field;
Compare, contrast and evaluate the models of abnormality;
Explain and evaluate the process of assessment, diagnosis and treatment selection;
Explain the symptoms, causes, treatment and management of the major disorders;
Explain the relationship between the law and the mental health profession.