This course concentrates on the explanation of psychological abnormality including symptomatic patterns, causation, and treatment approaches of psychological disorders. This course discusses several types of psychological disturbances and maladaptive behaviors, as well as the various diagnostic categories, terminology, and therapeutic approaches associated with each. This coures is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.
Test proctoring satisfies the required visit to campus.
Common Questions
Can students apply for admission to Polk State College via the Internet?
Yes - admission applications for Polk State College are available via the Internet.
Do students need to be admitted to Polk State College prior
to applying for the 'Abnormal Psychology' course?
Yes -
a student must be admitted to Polk State College before registering for Abnormal Psychology.
Is the 'Abnormal Psychology' course offered for credit?
Yes - the Abnormal Psychology course is offered for credit.
Can students register for the 'Abnormal Psychology' course via the Internet?
Yes - students can register for Abnormal Psychology via the Internet.
Are there one or more mandatory, in-person meetings required of students
taking the 'Abnormal Psychology' course?
Yes - there are mandatory, in-person meetings required of students to take Abnormal Psychology.
Does the 'Abnormal Psychology' course require students to meet at specific times?
No.
Disability Services
If you are a student with a disability and need provision of reasonable accommodations, information, resources, services, and skill development please contact the accommodations/students with disabilities office at the institution you are requesting to take classes from. The institution may require an application for accommodations and documentation supporting your request for academic accommodations. Florida public colleges and universities do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, and genetic information in any of its educational programs, services or activities, including admission and employment.