PSYC 2234 Introduction to Psychopathology

This course provides an introduction to the field of psychopathology. Major topics include theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of psychopathology; assessment and diagnosis of abnormality; and psychological, behavioral, biological, and sociocultural characteristics of the major syndromes of psychopathology. Legal and ethical issues and current approaches to the treatment and prevention of psychological disorders will also be discussed.

Course overview

Department
Psychology and Neuroscience
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
PSYC1110 or PSYC1111 or MCPS1111

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Psychology B.A.: One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
  • Psychology B.S.: One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
  • Psychology B.A. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Psychopathology area (Class of 2027 and Before)
  • Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Psychopathology area (Class of 2027 and Before)

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Official evaluation summary

4.48 / 5

Based on 459 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Kelly Kane
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.45/5
  • Michael Mookie C Manalili
    Summer 2026
  • Marilee Ogren
    Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.09/5
  • Martino Ongis
    Spring 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.13/5
  • Michael Mookie Manalili
    Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.92/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Michael Mookie C Manalili · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Kelly Kane · Campion Hall 303 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered