PSYCH 342

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Psychopathology

Psychology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Dynamics of maladjustment; major psychological disorders and therapeutic procedures. Fieldwork required.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

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3

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Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

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Forms of psychological disorders and major theories

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify and describe the major forms of psychological disorders and the major theories regarding the classification, etiology, and treatment of psychological disorders, and current data relevant to such theories.

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Service learning and exposure to psychological disorders

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to engage in service learning by serving persons diagnosed with psychological disorders.

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Critique concepts and theories

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to critically examine key concepts and theories in abnormal psychology.

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Use sources to analyze topics regarding disorders

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to examine and critique a topic in abnormal psychology using the current research literature.