Abnormal Psychology

Catalog description

In this class, students are introduced to the history and study of mental illness. By using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IVR, you learn to understand and make descriptive assessments and diagnosis of mental illness, such as mood and psychotic disorders. Students also focus on how race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other social variables can impact mental health. Prerequisite: PSY 1001.