PSYC 361 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy

3 cr.

(Prerequisites: PSYC 110; grade of C or higher in PSYC 225)

Examines treatments of psychologist Albert Ellis and psychiatrist Aaron Beck. Ellis’ approach is rational emotive behavior therapy, and Beck has used the term cognitive therapy, or the more general “cognitive behavior therapy.” This course provides an overview of theory, empirical support and future directions. Not regularly scheduled.