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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

2,480 reviews

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
6 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace

There are 5 modules in this course

The main goal of this class is to gain an introductory exposure to the nature of the psychiatric disorder known as schizophrenia as revealed by the scientific method. We will discuss a broad range of findings from the scientific investigation of biological and psychological factors related to schizophrenia and its treatment. More specifically we will learn about: (1) key symptomatic features through discussion and enactments of interviews with actors portraying many of the cardinal features of the illness, (2) what brain imaging studies (MRI and fMRI) and neurochemistry have taught us about the neuroscience of the disorder, (3) scientific psychological data and theories concerning cognition, emotion and behavior in schizophrenia, and (4) current, evidence-based somatic and psychosocial approaches to treatment. A brief historical overview of the recent emergence of the psychiatric category of schizophrenia will be presented as well.

The first module is focused on introducing key symptom characteristics of the psychiatric diagnosis known as schizophrenia, and describes current thinking around potential causes and biological correlates of the disorder.

What's included

6 videos

6 videos•Total 49 minutes
  • Introduction to Schizophrenia•11 minutes
  • Louis Wain's Cats•5 minutes
  • Prevalence, Demographics, and Etiology•8 minutes
  • Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Positive, Negative, and Disorganized•10 minutes
  • Diagnosis and Cognitive Defects•10 minutes
  • Introduction to the Neuroscience of the Disorder•5 minutes

The second module is focused on a continuing exploration of symptoms in the disorder through simulated client-clinician interactions. Lectures in this unit also focus on the history of the treatment of schizophrenia in Western culture.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

4 videos•Total 42 minutes
  • Demonstration: Paranoid Example•9 minutes
  • Demonstration: Negative Symptoms Example•11 minutes
  • History of the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia•11 minutes
  • History of Treatments for Schizophrenia•12 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Midterm Exam•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt: Paranoid Example•10 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt: Negative Symptoms Example•10 minutes

In the third module we begin to discuss the neurochemistry of the disorder as well as common manifestations of those diagnosed with schizophrenia on structural and functional brain MRI scans. First, though, we look at two more client-clinician simulations to explore symptoms and recovery.

What's included

5 videos2 discussion prompts

5 videos•Total 28 minutes
  • Demonstration: Schizophrenia with Disorganized Features•7 minutes
  • Demonstration: Recovered Patient•6 minutes
  • Human Neuroanatomy and History of Neuroimaging•6 minutes
  • Structural Neuroimaging•5 minutes
  • Functional Neuroimaging•4 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt: Disorganized Patient•10 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt: Recovered Patient•10 minutes

In the fourth module we discuss common cognitive deficits, disruptions in social cognition and cognitive models of the disorder.

What's included

8 videos

8 videos•Total 65 minutes
  • Human Neuroanatomy and Dopamine Hypothesis - Part 1•11 minutes
  • Dopamine Hypothesis - Part 2•6 minutes
  • Psychology of Schizophrenia: Introduction and History•5 minutes
  • Cognitive Deficits•11 minutes
  • Social Cognition•5 minutes
  • Cognition, Social Cognition, and Functioning•9 minutes
  • Psychological Mechanisms of Delusions and Hallucinations•4 minutes
  • Psychological Theories•13 minutes

In the fifth module we discuss approaches to treatment with a focus on both pharmacologic and psychosocial approaches.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videos•Total 50 minutes
  • Biological Treatments•13 minutes
  • The Recovery Movement•8 minutes
  • Social Skills Training•7 minutes
  • CBT and Supported Employment•12 minutes
  • Cognitive and Social Cognitive Treatments•9 minutes
  • Conclusion•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Special Thanks•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Final Exam•30 minutes

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Instructor ratings
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Wesleyan University
1 Course•97,177 learners

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CS
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Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022

I'm a Mental Health professional whom found this Course on Schizophrenia to be amazing! It was a perfect blend of neuroscience, presentation and theory. Thank you Coursera and of course Dr. Kurtz!

CW
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Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021

Information and learning was far more than I expected. The lectures were clear, crisp and the information provided was relevant. I enjoyed the course and learnt quite a lot about the subject matter.

MS
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Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021

I lerant a lot more about the illness and how debilitating it actually is. I also learnt about the value of CBT and othe skills to apply to help those who suffer with this illness. Informative .

Frequently asked questions

No. This course engages with the scientific research literature and the history of our understanding of the psychiatric disorder labelled schizophrenia. Instead we suggest that you contact your local mental health agency, or if you are in the US your state association for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses or social workers. They can often provide you with a list of resources, sometimes at no cost, for receiving the help that you need. For more urgent needs you should contact a local crisis hotline, visit an emergency room, or in the US dial 911 and ask for assistance. Course postings are not monitored for reported psychiatric symptoms in course learners and are not to be used to report such symptoms.

No, the verified certificate means that you have successfully completed this course by achieving the course learning objectives. Expertise in treating the disorder is derived through completion of accredited medical, nursing, psychologist or social work training programs with a focus on diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

The subject matter of the course will expose you to how psychotic symptoms, sometimes severe, may be expressed in individuals. Observing these symptoms (enacted by acting students) may be disturbing.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,