PSYC 385 - Science of Mental Illness

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
Explores the psychological science of mental illness. Topics include historical and current perspectives on diagnosis, and research pertaining to causal factors and treatment, including both psychological and pharmacological interventions. Intended to be a psychopathology course for non-majors.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Areas B1-B3.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100, and completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with C- (CR) or better.
Credit Restrictions: Not for major or minor credit in Psychology. Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 381 and PSYC 385.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning