PSYC 2050 - Psychopathology

Academic Division: Liberal Arts
Academic Discipline: Social Sciences

Course Coordinator: Dan McCool
Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
Psychopathology provides an exploration of major categories of psychological disturbance using the current DSM as a basis. The course provides an empirical examination of etiology, prognosis, and treatment modalities. Undergraduate TAG OSS 017

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PSYC 1010 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met All listed assignments are graded
Communication – Written	Psychological Disorder Analysis at the end of the term.
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Computation

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Describe and evaluate the historical and cultural viewpoints, as well as current theoretical views of psychological disorders.	At the beginning of the term through psychological disorder historical overview video reflection, discussion, and exams.
2. Compare and contrast the symptoms of psychological disorders with non-pathological behaviors.	Through writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts) and through exams at the beginning of the term when introducing and defining psychopathology and then regularly throughout the term to explore specific disorders and symptoms.
3. Describe the clinical picture and discuss clinical assessment of each of the major psychological disorders (e.g. anxiety, somatoform, mood, personality, and psychotic disorders, as well as addictions) using the current DSM for reference.	Weekly through writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts) and/or exams.
4. Evaluate the relevance of current and past research within clinical and counseling psychology.	Clinical research information provided throughout the course as different psychological disorders are explored. Assessed through exams, writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts), and through the Psychological Disorder Analysis due at the end of the term.
5. Distinguish myths and misconceptions from research evidence regarding psychological illness and therapy and apply reesarch findings to understanding of diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.	Regularly throughout the term through exams, writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts), and through the Psychological Disorder Analysis due at the end of the term.
6. Evaluate ethical issues regarding treatment and current status of treatment resources.	At the beginning of the term through psychological disorder historical overview video reflection, discussion, and exams. Regularly throughout the term through writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts) and/or exams as different disorders are covered.
7. Assess and critically analyze theories, research methods and findings (outcomes), and applications developed by psychologists and made available through academic and non-academic sources.	Through the Psychological Disorder Analysis due at the end of the term, which includes an APA format reference page.
8. Core Knowledge: Students will be able to explain the primary terminology, concepts, and findings in the field of psychopathology.	Regularly throughout the term through exams, writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts), and through the Psychological Disorder Analysis.
9. Theory: Students will be able to explain the primary theoretical approaches used in psychopathology.	Regularly throughout the term through exams, writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts), and through the Psychological Disorder Analysis due at the end of the term.
10. Methodology: Students will be able to explain the primary quantitative and qualitative research methods used in psychopathology.	Regularly throughout the term through exams, writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts), and through the Psychological Disorder Analysis due at the end of the term.
11. Values: Students will be able to explain the primary ethical issues raised by the practice and findings in psychopathology.	At the beginning of the term through psychological disorder historical overview video reflection, discussion, and exams. Then, regularly throughout the term through exams and/or writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts).
12. Evidence: Students will be able to explain the range of relevant information sources in psychopathology.	Regularly throughout the term through exams, writing assignments (journals, reflections, or discussion prompts), and through the Psychological Disorder Analysis due at the end of the term.

Topics:

History and Research Methods
Classification and Treatment
Assessment
Theoretical Perspectives
Anxiety Disorders
Somatoform Disorders, Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions and Dissociative Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia and Related Psychotic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Developmental Related Disorders
Substance Related Disorders
Ethical and Legal Issues

Assignments:
1. Assigned Readings

2.Class Activities

3.Written Assignments – A minimum of 3 written assignments will be given throughout the term. Students shall submit a total of at least 10 pages of written work in this course.

4.Exams – There will be a minimum of 4 exams during the semester. These exams will be of varying format which may include multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or essay questions and will cover material from the text as well as from class lectures and discussions.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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