Oct 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

PSY 230 Understanding Psychological Diagnosis and Recovery

Fall/Spring

This course is designed for non-majors who wish to better understand the concept of “abnormality” as it relates to psychological disorders. Using the current system for diagnosis (DSM system) as a guide, major categories of psychological disorders will be explored in terms of their development and symp­tom patterns. Particular attention will also be given to the intersection between the mental health and legal systems. Prerequisite: PSY 100 . Does not satisfy Psychology major requirements or Psychology electives

3 credit hours