PSYC 207 Introduction to Psychological Disorders

This course provides an introduction to abnormal psychology, the study of psychological disorders. Since this subject matter is delicate and complicated, this course will be repeated multiple times in a student's formal education in psychology. Those who pursue a clinical emphasis will greatly appreciate the necessity of giving this subject as much educational attention as possible so that behavioral symptoms can become more easily distinguishable.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

n/a

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

n/a

PSYC 207Introduction to Psychological Disorders

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Social Science Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

n/a

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

n/a

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides an introduction to abnormal psychology, the study of psychological disorders. Since this subject matter is delicate and complicated, this course will be repeated multiple times in a student's formal education in psychology. Those who pursue a clinical emphasis will greatly appreciate the necessity of giving this subject as much educational attention as possible so that behavioral symptoms can become more easily distinguishable.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize behavioral symptoms as they relate to diagnosis and treatment of those who may be considered to experience psychological disorder.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current approaches within the discipline of psychology to classify psychological disorders.
• Demonstrate understanding of theoretical models in psychology as they may be applied to psychological disorders in order to explain their etiology and treatment.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

1. Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

2. Research in Abnormal Psychology

3. Models of Abnormality

4. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

5. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

6. Disorders of Trauma and Stress

7. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders and treatments

8. Suicide

9. Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

10. Eating Disorders

11. Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

12. Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

13. Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

14. Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

15. Personality Disorders

16. Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

17. Disorders of Aging and Cognition

18. Oral Presentations of Observation Projects and Literature Reviews

19. Final Exam

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

Final Exam

Assessment Strategy Narrative

1. Demonstrate knowledge of current approaches within the discipline of psychology to classify psychological disorders.

2. Demonstrate understanding of theoretical models in psychology as they may be applied to psychological disorders in order to explain their etiology and treatment.

3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize behavioral symptoms as they relate to diagnosis and treatment of those who may be considered to experience psychological disorder.