PSY243 — Psychopathology
This course offers an introduction to the study of psychopathology in human behavior. Using the biopsychosocial theoretical approach, students will examine the characteristics, etiology, and treatment of the major categories of disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This course will also address the research methodologies used in studying these disorders and their treatment, as well as the legal and ethical issues in understanding and treating psychopathology.
Prerequisites: PSY140