SOCW 3320 - Mental Illness

5 credit hours
Formerly - SOCW 402

The nature, dynamics, and treatment of madness and insanity from a socio-cultural perspective. Theoretical perspectives on the cause of mental illness, including social causes such as class gender and cultural differences. Therapeutic approaches in cross-cultural and historic perspectives. Contemporary definitions and treatment.

Prerequisite Course/s: SOCW 1510 or permission of instructor