PSY 220 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology
The course assesses both past and present models of psychological abnormality including the current version of the diagnostic system. Other topics addressed include: problems of anxiety, mood, mind and body, social impact, psychosis, and personality. Specifically, this course serves as an introduction to abnormal psychology, with particular applicability to theories of personality and as a foundation to subsequent coursework in counseling and psychology. The areas addressed are broad, theoretical- and research-based, and of relevance in conceptualizing issues of both nature and extent of abnormal behavior, and the means by which prevention and intervention occurs.Course Entry Requirements:
ENG 102,
PSY 201,
PSY 202,
PSY 240 or
PSY 311,
PSY 209 or
PSY 312, or their equivalents