PSY 385 - Topics in Psychology

4 Credit(s)

A different topic in psychology will be examined in each topic course. Knowledge on mood disorders in order to provide students with advanced knowledge on the historical development, classification of the disorders, and the role of genetics and neurobiology. We will also examine the role of gender (both male and female), class issues, culture, personality and developmental factors that can play a role in the development of mood disorders. Course texts will be a combination of theory and research, professional, popular psychology, and autobiographical approaches to mood disorders. A community project or practicum may be required.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 J.