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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.

Prerequisites
Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.55

11.21% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.64%

2.85% from Historical

A Rate
57.18%

98.81% from Historical

Class Size
369

17.14% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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