Psychological Disorders and Treatment

Course code PSYC 2300

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course explores the clinical features of a wide range of psychological disorders, their biopsychosocial etiologies, as well as commonly used therapeutic approaches.

Prerequisites

PSYC 1100 or PSYC 1200, or equivalent.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • -Historical and contemporary views of abnormal behaviour -Thinking critically about psychological disorders -Assessment and diagnosis -Emotion, stress and health -Substance use disorders -Eating disorders -Anxiety disorders -Mood disorders -Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders -Personality disorders -Treatment and therapy

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.