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Dec 30, 2024
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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)
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