Mondays @ 6:00 – 8:45COURSE SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONOBJECTIVESREQUIRED TEXTBOOKSRECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKSBASIC COURSE OUTLINE 1/7 Introduction to Course & Review of Syllabus “ Ch. 1 Introduction1/28 Ch. 4 & 5 Classification & Assessment “ Stress, Coping, and Maladaptive Behavior 2/4 Ch. 6 Bodily Maladaptations: Eating, Sleep, and Psychophysiological Disorders 2/11 Ch. 7 Disorders of Bodily Preoccupation**February 23rd -- SPRING BREAK**COURSE REQUIREMENTSGRADING PROCEDUREASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYPCP 663 Psychopathology IIMondays @ 6:00 – 8:45Jared Pingleton, Psy. D. Spring 2008(417) 339-4041 (office)[email protected] SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is a study of adult psychopathology and behavioral disturbance in the context of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Each major diagnostic category will be studied emphasizing the definitions, etiology, and disorder maintenance, assessment by symptom recognition, differential diagnosis and preferred therapy.OBJECTIVESUpon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:1. Define mental disorder2. Describe the history of the DSM3. Identify the five axes of the DSM4. Describe how and why the DSM is used.5. Describe criteria for the major diagnostic categories.6. Identify etiological factors involved in each major disorder.7. Identify dominant treatment modalities for each major disorder.8. Accurately diagnose mental disorders after review of case studies.REQUIRED TEXTBOOKSSarason, I. G. & Sarason, B. R. (2005). Abnormal psychology: The problem of maladaptive behavior. (11th ed.). Upper saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Desk reference to the diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR. Washington DC: Author.RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKSAmerican Psychological Association. (2001) Publication Manual of American Psychological Association, (5th ed).Washington DC: AuthorPCP 663 Psychopathology II 2Jared PingletonBASIC COURSE OUTLINE 1/7 Introduction to Course & Review of Syllabus “ Ch. 1 Introduction1/14 Ch. 2 & 3 Theoretical Perspectives & the Therapeutic Enterprise1/21 Martin Luther King Day (no class)1/28 Ch. 4 & 5 Classification & Assessment “ Stress, Coping, and Maladaptive Behavior2/4 Ch. 6 Bodily Maladaptations: Eating, Sleep, and Psychophysiological Disorders 2/11 Ch. 7 Disorders of Bodily Preoccupation2/18 MIDTERM EXAMINATION (Chapters: 1, 2, 3,4,5,6, & 7)**February 23rd -- SPRING BREAK**3/3 Ch. 8 Anxiety Disorders3/10 Ch 9 Sexual Variants and Disorders3/17 Chapel -6:00 – 7:15Ch.10 Personality Disorders3/24 Ch.11 Mood Disorders & Suicide3/31 Ch.12 Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders; 4/7 Ch.13 Cognitive Impairment Disorders4/14 Ch. 17 Society’s Response to Maladaptive Behavior4/21 FINAL EXAMINATION (Chapters 8,9,10,11,12,13 & 17)METHODOLOGYThe format of the course will consist of lectures, class discussions, multi-media presentations, homework assignments, and examinations.COURSE REQUIREMENTS1. Professionalism and courtesy in regard to attendance is expected.2. Active participation in class discussions is expected. Students who attempt to monopolize discussions will be asked to limit their contributions to class discussions.3. Completion of all readings as assigned is expected.4. Completion of all papers and assignments on time is expected. (Late papers/assignments will be lowered one letter grade for each date late.)5. Completion of two comprehensive examinations based on the assigned readings, lectures, class discussions, and multi-media presentations is expected.6. Student will write one major research paper on a mental disorder. Paper will be a minimum of 13-15 pages. Paper should cite twelve or more key references in the paper. (Text book does not count as a reference.) Prominent names in the field should be cited. The paper must be well written, researched, and strict adherence to APA will be expected. Topic of paper must be approved by professor. Paper is due on April 5th, at 6:00PCP 663 Psychopathology II 3Jared PingletonPM. Paper will be reduced a letter grade for each day it is late. Grades will assigned as following: A Paper is publishableB Above average paper C Meets basic requirementsF Fails to meet graduate level quality Following are areas to address in the research paper.a. Description of symptomology—physical, emotional, behavioral, indicatorsb. Significant factors in differential diagnosis.c. Latest research on disorderd. Possible etiological factors and assessment issues.e. Preferred therapeutic interventions of treatment.f. Basic treatment recommendations and prognosis for recovery.GRADING PROCEDUREThe final course grade will be determined based on the combined scores on all exams, homework assignments, and papers. Grades will be calculated by dividing the total number of points accumulated by the total possible points. Attendance and class participation will be considered in cases of borderline grades. It is hoped that students will not miss any class sessions. When it is necessary to be absent, students should send an e-mail to the professor prior to the class session if possible to maintain communication regarding material covered in class. Excessive absences may result in the student being dropped from the course.Professional and Ethical Conduct: Students will conduct themselves in this course as professionals, preparing projects as directed and in a timely manner. They will complete assignments and exam in an ethical manner. Plagiarism, the presentation of another’s work as your own, will be considered a serious violation of the Code of Ethics and may result in failure for the course. Disability Accommodation: Any student who because of a disability may need special arrangements or accommodation to meet the requirements of this course is encouraged to see the professor before or after class to discuss the specific issues involved.SPECIFIC DATASyllabus prepared by Jared Pingleton, Psy.D., November 2007This document is intended to provide a general orientation to the course. The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to the schedule and specific assignments during the