Community & Social Service Studies

Abnormal Psychology

Course Outline
Upon completion of this course you will be able to use this knowledge base as a scientific tool to help unravel the mysteries and unresolved issues of abnormal behavior in modern times. With this tool the learner or professional can apply his/her knowledge and necessary skills to different types of intervention with individuals, families and groups, in settings where professional therapy or rehabilitation takes place, e.g. hospitals, group homes, and correction centers. This is a single stream course which consists of two parts. Each part contains a different number of lessons and examinations.

Topics of study covered within this course include the following:

• Abnormal Psychology: An Overview
• Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior
• Causal Factors and Viewpoints
• Clinical Assessment
• Stress and Adjustment Disorders
• Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders
• Mood Disorders and Suicide
• Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
• Eating Disorders and Obesity
• Health Problems and Behavior
• Personality Disorders
• Addiction Disorders
• Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions
• Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
• Cognitive Disorders
• Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
• Therapy
• Contemporary & Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

Duration

Approximately 20 hours per part

Text Books
The text book required for this course is outlined below and can be purchased through any online book supplier.
ISBN#: 978-0-205-58540-3

Prerequisites
None

Cost
$499.00 per part (This course consists of 2 parts in total)