PSY 312 Clinical Psychopharmacology

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

( class='sc-courselink' href='/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/academic-programs-and-courses/psychology/psy-psychology-courses/100/psy-100'>PSY 100 or class='sc-courselink' href='/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/academic-programs-and-courses/psychology/psy-psychology-courses/100/psy-101'>PSY 101) and PSY 321

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person