PSY 312 Clinical Psychopharamacology

This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of how medications are used to treat a variety of psychological disorders and some neurodegenerative diseases. Emphasis is placed on how therapeutic drugs act within the nervous system, clinical studies examining the efficacy of these drugs, how these drugs are used in combination with psychotherapy, and the potential side effects of these drugs.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

PSY 100 OR PSY 101 AND PSY 321 AND PSY 351 AND BIOL 111

Distribution

Advanced

Notes

140-UG Level 4 Advanced