Psychopathology
PSY 18
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Introduction to the study of psychological dysfunction. Focuses on abnormal behavior as it relates to the definition, etiology, and treatment of major symptom domains. This course will emphasize critical evaluation of the causes and mechanisms of mental illness, with special attention paid to how these disorders present clinically.
Course Notes
Formerly named "Abnormal Psychology". This course counts toward foundational requirements for Psychology and should be taken before courses at the 1000 level or higher.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Psychology
Course Component
Lecture
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
Subject
Psychology
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements
Pre-Req: SLS20 or PSY1 or Psychology AP=5 or Psychology IB=7 or Psyc S-1
Exam/Final Deadline
May 9, 2026
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Social Sciences
Course Level
Primarily for Undergraduate Students
