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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - PSYC 241 D100

Introduction to Psychological Disorders and Neurodiversity (3)

Class Number: 3831

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2025
    Mon, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 102.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces students to the area of abnormal psychology. Topics include the definition and classification of pathological behaviour, factors involved in the development of pathology, and evaluation of therapy outcome.

COURSE DETAILS:

Introduces students to the area of clinical psychology.  Topics include defining and classifying pathological behaviour and disorders, factors involved in the development of pathology, and evaluating evidence-based assessment and theraputic outcomes

Example topics include: theories of psychopathology, diagnostic classification systems, cognitive disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders

Grading

NOTES:

Grading scheme is currently in development. Updates will be provided shortly.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Dozois, D. J. A. (2023). Perspectives in Psychopathology (7th edition). North York, ON: Pearson Education Canada.
ISBN: 9780136774143

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.