PSYN 654 - Psychopathology

Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 654
This course provides an introduction to the genesis, course, conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Students will learn to recognize abnormal behavior and describe the psychological dysfunction, distress and cultural and family influences. Students will examine and contrast traditional with emerging ways of understanding personality, learn to see symptoms objectively, and apply interventions.