
Overview
This Abnormal Psychology course offered by Coursera in partnership with Wesleyan University concludes with an opportunity to practice effecting behavioral change in your own life through an overview of scientifically-supported treatment strategies. The specialization is not intended to be a replacement for therapy, nor a replacement for formal psychiatric training, but - through a series of lectures, readings, and reflective projects - you will learn many of the basic tenets of how diagnosis and treatment have been applied throughout the existence of the discipline of psychology, how to empathically respond to people in distress, and some basic tools to make desired changes in your own life.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout all three courses, you will be asked to engage with reflective strategies and journaling - which you are free to share or keep private, at your preference. These prompted activities will reflect on your own understandings and experiences with the topics, ultimately guiding you through activities to identify opportunities for empathy towards others and create behavioral changes in your own day to day life.
What You Will Learn:
- An intro level understanding of basic tenets of psychopathology, including how to identify indications of distress
- An awareness of historical precedent in the discipline of mental health and how that history affects modern-day perceptions of psychopathology
- Empathic approaches to engaging with individuals in distress and evidence-based strategies for supporting yourself and others
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Courses included:
- Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
- History of Mental Illness
- Creating Behavioral Change
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- Flexible
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Beginner level
- No previous experience necessary
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.