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ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

PSYCH 405
Course Description

Introduces diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders. Considers current thinking regarding the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that play contributing roles in the etiology and maintenance of these disorders. Historical trends as well as advances in neuroscience will be considered in terms of how they have affected our understanding of psychopathology.

Prerequisties
Satisfies
Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
2.88

-8.73% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.18%

1.57% from Historical

A Rate
13.03%

-50.57% from Historical

Class Size
284

-8.72% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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