SOCW 3320 - Mental Illness

5 credit hours
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. Requisites may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite Course(s): SOCW 1510