Psychological Disorders

General

Prefix

PSY

Course Number

490

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Etiology, biology and empirical basis of common classification systems used for diagnosis and treatment of adults and children.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) to classify mental illnesses based on behavioral and psychological characteristics.

Outcome

Distinguish among treatment and prevention strategies for psychological disorders.

Outcome

Explain the ethical and legal issues associated with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders in a clinical setting.

Dependencies

Programs

PSY490 is a completion requirement for: