This course introduces students to basic models for defining and evaluating normal and abnormal human behavior and surveys the major diagnostic categories, including symptomatology, demographics, etiology, and treatment approaches. Students will discuss and explore the biological, psychological, and sociological causes of various mental disorders and the diverse ways in which mental illness affects people’s lives.

This course will include a field trip to a mental health facility (e.g., the psychiatric hospital “Otto Wagner”, the Psychiatric Department of the General Hospital, or a Community Mental Health Facility) to allow students first-hand insights into the mental health treatment system in Vienna.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 and 6 credit hours of psychology, or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: Term Course
Interval: 2 years