PSY 3760 Abnormal Psychology

Course Description: PSY 3760 Abnormal Psychology is a study of major psychological disorders with an emphasis on various contemporary approaches to their understanding and treatment.

Textbook: Understanding Abnormal Behavior; Sue, D., D.Sue, & S.Sue Houghton Mifflin.

Prerequisites: PSY 1700

Specific Concepts to Address:

• Models of psychopathology
• Categories of psychological disorders (using Diagnostic Statistic Manual IV)
• Categories of drug and alcohol disorders (DSM IV)
• Categories of developmental disorders (DSM IV)
• Categories of organic disorders (DSM IV)
• Childhood and adolescent disorders (DSM IV)
• Treatment options and their effectiveness
• Legal issues
• Ethical issues

Suggested Emphases:

• Application of group dynamics and leadership theory to student's life and work
• Develop a personal model of group dynamics and leadership
• Writing skills expected of a professionally employed adult

Helpful Documentation:

• Resume
• Related continuing education
• Job descriptions