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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Abnormal Psychology certification course offered by Swayam, and the University of Hyderabad dives into the nature of abnormal behaviour in humans and psychology's role in it. The course curriculum comprehensively covers a range of psychological disorders, their causes, and the types of therapies used to treat them. Further, the course discusses various perspectives and factors related to these disorders, including biological and childhood factors.
The Abnormal Psychology training will help you get a basic overview and understanding of the application of Psychology when dealing with abnormal human behaviour. The programme will run for 12 weeks and provides candidates with a curriculum divided into weekly sections. Students can check out the start date, last date to enrol, and examination date on the course webpage.
Besides, the Swayam Abnormal Psychology learning course will provide an e-certificate to the candidates who registered for the final proctored exam at the end of the course and qualify with a valid score. The University of Hyderabad has designed the elective course in association with Swayam. Books and references are readily available for applicants to study.
The Highlights
- E-verifiable digital certificate
- Undergraduate-level program
- The time span of 12 weeks
- Expert instructor
- Online application
- Evaluation through assignments
- Online learning material
- Elective course
- Suggested reading and reference books
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 13 Jan, 2025
End Date : 30 Apr, 2025
Enrollment Date
End Date : 28 Feb, 2025
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 24 May, 2025
Programme Offerings
- Psychology course
- 12-week duration
- E-verifiable certificate
- elective course
- List of reference books
- Undergraduate level
- Course assessment
- proctored exam
- Online Program.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | University of Hyderabad |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification qualifying details
The Abnormal Psychology certification by Swayam and the University of Hyderabad will be awarded to those who qualify in the proctored exam and in course assessments. The final score breakdown is 70% weightage to the proctored exam and 30% weightage to the assignments.
What you will learn
After completing the Abnormal Psychology certification syllabus, you will have an understanding of the following:
- Nature and historical perspective on the abnormality of behavior in humans.
- Contribution of biological, socio-cultural, and psychological factors in human psychology.
- Understanding of psychological disorders such as OCD, anxiety disorders, and phobias.
- Basic knowledge of eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
- Various therapies and approaches are used to treat mental disorders.
Who it is for
Abnormal Psychology training is suitable for undergraduate level students who want to become psychologists.
Admission Details
The steps to enrol in the Abnormal Psychology online programme:
Step 1: Here is the official link to visit the course page- https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/
Step 2: Click on the ‘JOIN’ option on the web page and you will be redirected to a different page.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Sign up now’ option and enter the necessary details to create an account.
Step 4: After you have finished signing up, start learning the active course.
Application Details
To enroll in the Swayam Abnormal Psychology certificate course, create an account on the website and sign in to join the course.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to Course
- Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour -1
- Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour -2
- Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour -3
- A Glimpse into the Classification systems : DSM &ICD
- Theoretical Perspectives to Psychological Disorders – Biological, Behavioural, Cognitive and Humanistic
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Biological Factors
- Psychological Factors and Socio-Cultural Factors
- Nature of Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Panic Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Phobias
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders -1
- Dissociative Disorders-2
- Somatoform Disorders–1
- Somatoform Disorders–2
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Nature of Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Mood disorders – Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders
- Cardio Vascular Disorders – Coronary Heart Disease
- Hypertension
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Cancer
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Headaches
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Tic Disorders and Tourette’s Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
- Autistic Disorder
- Asperger’s Disorder
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Childhood disintegrative disorder
- Historical Views of Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)
- Communication Disorders
- Binge Eating
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Other eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
- Odd or Eccentric Behaviour – Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Dramatic, Emotional or Erratic Behaviour – Histrionic Personality Disorder, Narcisstic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxious or Fearful Behaviour – Avoidant Personality Behaviour, Dependent Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Delirium & Parkinson’s Disease
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Dementia – Nature and Types
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Pick’s Disease & Huntington’s Disease
- Brain Trauma 1– Brain Injuries & Strokes Tumours
- Brain Trauma 2 – Brain Tumours and Infections
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Amnestic Disorders 1 - (Cerebrovascular Disorders, Vascular Dementia)
- Amnestic Disorders 2 - (Korsakoff’s Syndrome, Wernicke’s encephalopathy, Epilepsy)
- Nature and Types of Addiction
- Alcohol – Related Disorders and Treatment
- Substance use disorders and treatment
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Drug Abuse and Treatment
- Impulse Control Disorders -Kleptomania, Pyromania and Compulsive Gambling
- Main Tenets of Major Psychotherapies
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Behaviour Therapy
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
- Humanistic Therapy
- Cognitive Therapy & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Brief Therapies
- Integrative Approaches to Treatment
- Group Approaches
- Assignment and interaction/forum Activity
Evaluation process
The Abnormal Psychology course certificate is allotted on the basis of the final score, which is compiled by adding the score of the assignments and the final proctored exam. The accreditation necessitates 30% in course evaluation and 70% in the final proctored test.
Instructors
University of Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, this course is aimed at undergraduate students which means you don’t need any prior degree.
You must submit the assignments to get a certificate as the assignments hold a 30% weightage in the final score.
No, the course certificate will be provided in a digital format as a soft copy.
By Dr. G. Padmaja is this programme’s instructor bio.