PSY 415 — Suicide: Assessment and Treatment

Psychology

3 Credits

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the many factors involved with both suicide and parasuicide (self-harming behavior). A broad spectrum of approaches will be covered, including psychological, sociological, physiological, and existential. Students will also be presented with information about the assessment, treatment, and prevention of this leading cause of death.

Requirements and Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Two upper level (300+) courses in Psychology and junior or senior status Offered in alternate years