REH 112 - Lunatics, Lock-ups, and Lobotomies

The history of the treatment of people with mental illness is filled with fascinating stories. This course will explore institutions of the late 1800s through the mid-1900s and the historical events and societal attitudes that impacted the treatment of people who were diagnosed with mental illness at that time. Students will examine patterns that existed historically and explore the degree to which such attitudes continue in the present day. Course Typically Offered: Winter or summer term.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3