PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): State Prerequisite: PSY 150
Semester(s) Offered: F, S

Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.