PSYC 250 - Abnormal Psychology

This is an introductory course to abnormal psychology that introduces students to proposed theoretical explanations for the causes of psychological disorders from psychological, sociocultural, and biological perspectives. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is used as the primary means of classification and treatment modalities are also considered.

Prerequisite
PSYC 101 “C” or better

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0 lab hours per week

IAI
PSY 905

Academic Level
1.1