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PSYC 328 - MENTAL ILLNESS AND SOCIETY

Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 202, PSYC 202H, SOC 101, or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course addresses mental illness and its impact on various institutions of society. The definitions and symptoms of mental illnesses will be presented. The focus will be on how mental illness impacts societal institutions, including criminal justice, occupational, educational, and others. Particular emphasis is placed on problems and limitations in the mental health system and how society is adversely affected by those problems. The course objective is to learn a realistic appraisal of mental illnesses and effective philosophies and methodologies to begin correcting problems related to mental illness in society.
Cross-listed: See SOC 328
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