Course Description
An empirical approach to the tiology, assessment, and treatment of psychological problems in adults. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in UNCG psychology programs, or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define the core characteristics and symptoms of the major DSM-5 disorders.
- Conceptualize psychopathology from categorical, dimensional, and network perspectives.
- Characterize the role of emotions in psychopathology
- As evaluated using exams and the term paper writing assignment, evaluate research methods used to understand the etiology and maintenance of psychopathology.
- As evaluated using exams and the term paper writing assignment, discuss current issues in the field impacting conceptualization and etiology of psychopathology.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Three Unit Exams. 20% of grade per exam | 60% |
| Term Paper. | 20% |
| Class Engagement | 20% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0 | A |
| 90.0-92.9 | A- |
| 87.0-89.9 | B+ |
| 83.0-86.9 | B |
| 80.0-82.9 | B- |
| 77.0-79.9 | C+ |
| 73.0-76.9 | C |
| 70.0-72.9 | C- |
| 60.0-69.9 | D |
| <60.0 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is required. Points will be assigned 10 weeks for contributions in class that elevate our discussion, including thought-provoking questions, synthesis of our readings, critiques about empirical research methods, and the like.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No reading materials are required for student purchase. Students may access DSM-5 through the Psychology Clinic resources.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.