PSY 550 Abnormal Psychology

Exploration of the nature, causes and treatment of various forms of mental health concerns and disorders in adults. A range of abnormalities will be examined from reactions to stressful events to psychosis. The criteria for the various mental disorders as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association will be reviewed. Course will integrate perspectives generated from the biopsychosocial perspective.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PSY 201 and 202 or equivalent

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