HSP 4320 - Psychopathology and the Mental Health Clinician

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010, ENG 1020, HSP 1010, and HSP 2030; or permission of instructor

Description: This course introduces and describes psychopathology nomenclature so that students will be able to recognize psychopathology. Biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural etiological perspectives of psychopathology will be discussed. The course will introduce the basic treatment approaches and critically analyze the advantages and disadvantages of mental disturbance labeling and societal implications.