3.00 Credits
This course provides a general overview of abnormal behavior, emphasizing types, etiology and treatment methods. At the completion of this course, the students demonstrate an understanding of and describe and discuss facts, principles, and concepts that are basic to a scientific understanding of mental disorders. Students also demonstrate an understanding of the behavioral, biological, cognitive, genetic, and social contributions and aspects of mental disorders as well as the psychological and psychopharmacological treatments that have been shown to be effective for the specific mental disorders. Prerequisite: Six hours in psychology, including completion of PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010.