Abnormal Psychology is a one-semester course that will introduce students to the study of abnormal behavior and mental disorders.

After completion of the course, students will be able to:

• explain multiple definitions of the terms 'normal' and 'abnormal'.

• describe the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, course, incidence, prevalence, etiology, prognosis, and correlations of major medical disorders.

• understand the various contributors and influences of psychopathology.

• apply diagnostic criteria and case formulations to the assessment and diagnosis of major mental disorders.

• describe the historical and contemporary perspectives to the treatment of mental disorders.