Child, Adolescent and AdultPsychopathology I

This course involves the study of psychological disorders and normalcy across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on student's competency in assessment processes, conceptualization, and diagnosis of the major categories of abnormal behavior as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Attention will be given to the historical trends, etiology, cultural factors, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches in understanding and treating abnormal behavior. In addition, the course will present basic knowledge of psychopharmacological medications related to specific disorders. This course will integrate clinical and scientific research with a biblical worldview so that students will have a working bio/psycho/social/spiritual perspective to understand and treat mental disorders.