Abnormal Psychology

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Course No: PSYC.2720-021; SIS Class Nbr: 1771; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

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
• Core Codes: SS, DSST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Dennis Kinney
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• M,W | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM EDT
• Summer 2023: Jul 05 to Aug 14
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1020
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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

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