Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TCNW-0034
Organization's ID:
ABN
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
45 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 Abnormal Psychology
Description

Objective:

To examine the patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are considered abnormal even though the precise meaning of the word 'abnormal' may be difficult to define.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the history of mental illness as well as various theoretical approaches to the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of abnormal behaviors

General Topics:

  • Historical perspectives on aging, demographics, physical aging, psychological and mental health issues of aging, the sociology of aging, economics, work, retirement, politics and public policy, and end-of-life issues
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials