Monday / Wednesday / Friday 11:30-12:55 introduction to the characteristics, origins, diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychological disorders and related controversies. Major perspectives include biological, socio-cultural, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic. Includes acute and chronic disorders in major categories of DSM V such as autism, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders. Civil commitments and insanity plea issues also included. Credit hours: 5