Abnormal Psychology

PSYCH XL 127A

This introductory course provides an overview of abnormal psychology, abnormal personality patterns and psychological disorders.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Live Online
Starting at $900.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore the role of biological, cognitive, and cultural factors in abnormal psychology
  • Critically evaluate theories, research, and treatment related to psychological disorders
  • Compare normality with abnormality to discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis

About this course:

This course presents the study of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and schizophrenia across lifespan. The role of biological, behavioral, social, cognitive and cultural factors; diagnosis and treatment approaches are reviewed. Students critically evaluate theories, research, and treatment related to psychological disorders from a cultural and social perspective. Discussion focuses on how stigma affects access to care and what practices can be implemented to support inclusiveness. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
PSYCH XL 10 (Introductory Psychology)

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: John W. Carter
400852
Fee:
$900.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers and webcam.

Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
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Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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