SWHB-302 : Psychopathology

(Advanced course) Builds upon knowledge gained in Human Behavior in the Social Environment courses. Focuses on theoretical perspectives and clinical knowledge of clinical assessment and diagnoses of childhood and adult disorders. This is NOT a practice course with a focus on intervention. Emphasis is placed on the historical construct of mental health service delivery and the effect of racism on theory and classification as well as contemporary nosology with emphasis on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-revised and theoretical constructs to understand abnormal behavior from a biopsychosocial, culturally diverse viewpoint. [Advanced second year elective for Community, Administration and Policy Practice majors]