BEHL 352 Psychopathology

This course covers the categorization of abnormal behavior in the field of psychology, including an introduction to the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. (DSM-5). Mental disorders and their etiologies will be conceptualized from different perspectives, including cultural, biological, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and systemic.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and begin to use the DSM-5 categorical system for the classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders.
2. Consider the complex factors that contribute to psychological and behavioral dysfunction, including neurobiological, developmental, psychological, and sociocultural issues.
3. Critically evaluate different conceptual approaches to etiology and treatment of psychopathology.
4. Demonstrate competency in writing about current evidence-based therapeutic treatments for major classes of psychiatric disorders.
5. Opportunity to participate in Mental Health First Aid training and receive a certification.