PSY281

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Abnormal Psychology

Associate in Arts Curriculum Instruction

Subject code

PSY

Course Number

281

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Description

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.

CAA statement

This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general education course in social/behavioral sciences.

Credit Hours Min

3

Instr. Method Load

3

Contact Hours

3

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