PSYC 251
Spring 2012 not offered
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| Certificates: Civic Engagement |
This course is designed to explore what we know and what we don't know about psychopathology. Historical and contemporary views will be examined in such a way to promote the consideration of potential approaches for the future. All conceptualizations will be theoretically and empirically grounded, and problems with diagnosing "abnormal" behavior will be considered. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(PSYC)(STS) |
Major Readings:
This course provides a survey of historical and contemporary understandings of psychopathology (including biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic-existential and sociocultural models). As students learn about models of classification of different psychiatric disorders they will also be encouraged to think critially about the concept of psychopathology, the prevalence of certain disorders and historical/cultural motivations for particular methods of diagnosing and treating psychopathology.
There will be an assigned text, 2-3 memoirs and supplement readings (Assignments may be subject to further revision).
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three exams and term paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a Column 2 breadth requirement course. |
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