A study of various areas encompassed within the terms abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed upon the restrictive milieu of the mentally ill, therapy, techniques and the symptomatology of emotional disturbances. A study of cultural focuses that influence the developmental of personality. Topics include socialization, nurture vs. Nature, social differentiation, language and geographical variation. This course is designed to emphasize the effects of social systems on human adjustment and functioning.
Social planning is considered as a means for promoting positive mental health.
Topics include community resources, effective service and delivery and utilization of human services and program evaluation. Prerequisite PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2203. A course designed to examine the psychological aspect of religion. The topics include the impact of religion attitudes, perception and sensory activities of the individual. A survey of programs in later life and an overview of related counseling techniques.