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Abnormal Psychology

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PSYCH XL 127A

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

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $950.00

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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 2026 Schedule

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Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406390
Fee:
$950.00
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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 11, 2026. 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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Psychopathology by David Barlow, V. Durand, Stefan Hofmann
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom