PSY 330 Adult Psychopathology

Fall/Spring

This course is for Psychology majors to better understand the concept of psychopathology as the main focus of the mental health professions. Focus will be placed on understanding the construct of a psychological disorder, different perspectives and systems by which disorders can be diagnosed and classified, and symptom patterns of major categories of psychological disorders affecting the adult population. Throughout the course particular attention will be given to salient issues in the field and a multidimensional perspective on the etiology of psychological disorders will be encouraged. Prerequisite: PSY 200.

3 credit hours