PSYC 509 Eating DisordersýEating Disorders
This course will explore the entiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Medical and Psychological signs and symptoms will be discussed. Methods of assessment and approaches to intervention and prevention will be covered. History, theory, and research on the topic will be examined. Teaching methods will include but not be limited to assigned readings, lecture, video and case presentation, class discussion and activities, and learning projects/assignments.