PSYC 420 - Mental Illness: Historical and Critical Perspectives (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

MENTAL ILLNESS: CRITICAL PERSP
Component: Lecture
Explores historical and current issues in understanding mental illness from biomedical and social constructionist perspectives. Focuses on recent advances and problems in conceptions of cause, diagnosis, and intervention.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: C- or better in PSYC 100 or NSCI 100.

University Breadth: History and Cultural Change Capstone: Classroom course Course Typically Offered: Spring

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Through Creative Expression Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason Quantitatively Reason Scientifically