PSYC 230 - Abnormal Psychology

Institution:

South Central College

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Description:

In this course, students will increase their awareness and understanding of mental illness and psychological disorders. Students will become familiar with the history of the field, clinical descriptions, classification, etiology, course of onset, and typical treatment regimens specific to various disorders and mental illness. Abnormal behavior will be explored from various theoretical perspectives including psychological, biological, and socio-cultural approaches. (Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or PSYC 110 or PSYC 140 or instructor approval.) (MNTC 5, 7: History/Social & Behavioral Sciences, Human Diversity)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southcentral.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 389-7200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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