Course Description
Study of mental health issues and emotional well-being emphasizing mental disorders, stigma, and disparities in intervention approaches. Also covers social, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Compare and contrast mental, social, emotional and spiritual health.
- Identify characteristics that are considered to be indicators of positive mental health, emotional well-being, and spiritual well-being.
- Discuss common mental disorders, clinical assessment, and several psychologically based intervention approaches.
- Explain the role of stigma in treating mental health issues.
- Analyze disparities in mental and emotional health promotion by race/ethnicity, class, and gender.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Personal Mental Wellness Plan | 7 points |
| Community Mental Health Resource Map | 13 points |
| Infographic Planning Sheet | 20 points |
| Quizzes | 40 points |
| Final Infographic Project | 20 points |
| TOTAL | 100 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 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- |
| 59% and below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Asynchronous online.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.