PSYC& 220 - Abnormal Psychology

5.0 Credits
Understanding the nature, cause, and treatments of behavioral disorders. Understanding abnormal behavior by acquainting the student with theories, research, and case studies relating to maladaptive and disordered behavior (was PSYCH 205). Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 (was PSYCH 100) or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Distinguish between and discuss the current perspectives relating to abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
Identify and describe the many maladaptive and disordered human behaviors. [REASON]
Discuss the wide diversity of both normal and abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
Examine and evaluate new information regarding abnormal behavior. [REASON]
Distinguish between and discuss the current perspectives relating to abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
Identify and describe the many maladaptive and disordered human behaviors. [REASON]
Discuss the wide diversity of both normal and abnormal human behaviors. [REASON]
Examine and evaluate new information regarding abnormal behavior. [REASON]