Course Description
A description of the various psychological disorders is presented along with the research methods used to study them. Each disorder is approached from a number of perspectives: biological, psychosocial (psychodynamic, interpersonal, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic) and sociocultural. Prerequisite: Grade of at least a C- in PSY 121.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify the empirical and historic influences that have shaped our conceptualization and diagnostic assessment process of mental illness
- Identify the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, and identify which mental disorder best characterizes a set of symptoms provided; describe classification systems & their drawbacks
- Describe characteristics of mental disorders including prevalence, demographics features, empirically-supported treatments, and features of major explanatory models
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| 3 non-cumulative Unit Exams (250 points each) | 750 points |
| Best 12 of 14 Weekly Quizzes (10 points each) | 120 points |
| Best 13 of 14 Lecture Recording Discussion Response (10 pt each) | 130 points |
| OPTIONAL Cumulative Final Exam | 250 points |
| Best three of four exams + Quizzes + Discussions | Out of1,000 points |
Grade | Point/Percentage Total
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93 to 100% | A |
| 90 to 92.9% | A- |
| 87 to 89.9% | B+ |
| 83 to 86.9% | B |
| 80 to 92.9% | B- |
| 77 to 79.9% | C+ |
| 73 to 76.9% | C |
| 70 to 72.9% | C- |
| 67 to 69.9% | D+ |
| 60 to 66.9% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Because this is an online course, your course attendance is accounted for via your submitted assignments described above.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Hooley & Nock. (2024). Psychopathology: A Clinical Science Approach (19th Ed.), Boston: Pearson. E-Book format. (Pearson REVEL).
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.