Psychopathology   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

PC 423 - Psychopathology


This course surveys the major theories of the etiology of mental disorders emphasizing a biopsychosocial approach and familiarizes students with the DSM-IV-TR approach to diagnosis and classification. Disorders of childhood and adolescence are emphasized as well as related disorders affecting parents/caretakers including dementias, schizophrenia, mood disorders and substance abuse. Cultural and developmental factors related to mental illness are also emphasized. (3 credits)