Master of Science (MSc) - Core Perspective on Psychiatric Disorders
PSYR 6001 Core Perspective on Psychiatric Disorders
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The purpose of this course is to take a biopsychosocial approach to understanding neuropsychiatric and psychiatric disorders, with an emphasis on the biological mechanisms underlying these disorders. Current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) classifications will be covered as will major theories of etiology. The course will also include an overview of the evidence on empirically supported treatments for each disorder as well as some pertinent and timely information on cross cultural and early intervention approaches.
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PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites are required; however, students are expected to have some familiarity with the neuroscience of psychiatric disorders and/or undergraduate abnormal behavior (PSYO/
NESC 2007; PSYO/NESC 2220). Students outside of the MScP program require course director’s approval.