Course Description

PSY 4520
Advanced Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 1700, PSY 2520, BIO 1110. Prerequisites:This advanced course builds on the student's understanding of Abnormal Behavior through the exploration of Clinical Case studies. The student also builds understanding of the diagnostic criteria necessary for labeling a psychological problem. Specific Diagnostic features; subtypes and or specifiers; recording procedures; associated features; specific culture, age and gender features; prevalence; course; familial pattern; and, differential diagnosis also addressed. student also exposed to clinical note preparation and treatment planning skills development.

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