Abnormal Psychology

Spring 2024 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.2720 > 031

Course No: PSYC.2720-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13941; SIS Term: 3330
Course Status: Open Added 11/1/23

Course Description

Presents an introduction to the study of various patterns of mental, behavioral, and personality disorders including diagnosis, etiology, and treatment. Current research-based theoretical approaches will be discussed as a means to gain a better understanding of psychological, biological, and sociocultural causes. Emphasis will be placed on the important notion that mental health problems are not only linked to individual factors, but also to family, community/social, cultural, societal, political, and historical factors.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .
• Special Notes: SS
• Section Notes: Live Online Course; Live Online Course; Attend class remotely during specific days and times (sometimes referred to as synchronous learning). Instructors may deliver lessons from an off-campus location, from a campus classroom, lab or studio, and you¿ll also make use of Blackboard, UMass Lowell¿s online learning management tool.
• Core Codes: SS, ONLINE SYN, DSST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Peter Hantzis
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• T | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM EST
• 2024 Spring: Jan 16 to May 04
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140 | Pay as little as $234/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts, B.A. in Psychology

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