SS- This course provides an introduction to human behavior patterns culturally labeled as mental illness, examining the dominant theories and constructions of psychological disorders currently used in U.S. society and codified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the APA. In addition, it will provide opportunities to explore alternative paradigms and multi-cultural conceptions of mental illness and treatment. Students will learn to describe the major categories of disorders, their etiology, incidence, and treatment as well as cultural attitudes towards such patterns of behavior.
Prerequisites
Completion of a 100-level college course in ANTH, BIOL, PSYC or SOC with a grade of 2.0 or higher.