PSYD 243 - Behavioral Therapies Seminar

This advanced course will examine the application of learning theory to behavior therapy and CBT as applied to a variety of psychopathologies, behavior disorders, and other mental health conditions in adults. Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques shown to be most effective in the treatment/remediation of symptoms and psychopathological conditions will be introduced. Also examined will be how behavior therapy is applied to various, sometimes underserved populations such as individuals with chronic mental illness and individuals with different ethnic, racial, or cultural backgrounds.

Credit(s): 2.5

Type of Course: Course