1 | Page Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies Course Outline Course & Title: PYCL 584 Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Psychopathology. Credit Hours: 3 Location/Section: Jacksonville /JX 3 Dates: March 19, 20, 21, 2010 April 16, 17, 18, 2010 Instructor: Albert Inclan, PhD, LMHC (904) 745-3070 x 303 E-mail address: [email protected] Class Meeting Times: Fridays: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Required Text: Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S. & Hooley, J. M. (2004) Abnormal Psychology, Boston: Pearson Education Inc., ISBN: 0-205-35914-0. Suggested Text: American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Ed.), Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Press. ISBN: 0-89042-025-4 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the definition and study of abnormal or maladaptive behavior, including a broad range of psychopathology relevant to the adult and aged populations. Emphasis will be placed on a descriptive review of the major DSM-IV disorders, supplemented with theoretical considerations of etiology and treatment approaches including the use of psychopharmacological interventions.2 | Page Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: • Recognize and classify psychopathology within the current diagnostic system. • Know the etiology, the diagnostic process and nomenclature, treatment, referral and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. • Have knowledge of ethical treatment approaches for each disorder. • Have knowledge of the basic psychotropic medications used in the major disorders for the purpose of making appropriate referrals and monitoring side effects. • Describe how each major psychiatric disorder will present on the mental status examination. • Understand the impact of trauma causing events such as crises and disasters, as well as the operation of emergency management systems within the clinical mental health community. Calendar of Assignments: Fri., March 19 Introduction to course, syllabus - Chapter 1 Sat., March 20 Historical views on abnormal behavior - Chapter 2 Clinical assessment – Chapter 4 Sat., March 20 Stress plus adjustment disorders – Chapter 5 Panic, Anxiety Disorders - Chapter 6 Sat., March 20 Mood disorders plus suicide - Chapter 7 Sun., March 21 Somatoform plus dissociative disorders - Chapter 8 Sun., March 21 Eating Disorders plus obesity - Chapter 9 Sun., March 21 MIDTERM EXAM (3 p.m.) Fri., April 16 Personality disorders - Chapter 11 Sat., April 17 Substance related disorders - Chapter 12 Sat., April 17 Sexual variants, abuse plus dysfunctions - Chapter 13 Sat., April 17 Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders - Chapter 14 Sat., April 17 PRESENTATIONS Sun., April 18 Cognitive disorders - Chapter 153 | Page Sun., April 18 Therapy - Chapter 17 Sun., April 18 Contemporary plus legal issues in abnormal psychology - Chapter 18 Sun., April 18 FINAL EXAM (3 p.m.) Sun., April 18 ALL WRITTEN WORK DUE Description of Written Assignments: Exams: There will be two essay exams equally weighed. One will be given at Midterm and the other is a Final Exam. Exams will include material covered in lectures, assigned (required) readings and class discussions. Class Presentation: On the first night of class each student will choose one of the diagnoses from the textbook to present to the class the following weekend. Class presentations should be presented on the assigned date (Sat., April 17). The presentation should be based on information other than what is in the textbook and can include research done on the disorder, newer treatment approaches, etc. This presentation should be at least 12 to 15 minutes, and should allow for classroom discussion afterwards. Following the presentation, a three-page, typed, double-spaced summary of the presentation will be submitted. This paper should be submitted in APA Style and will be graded on the basis of content as well as style. Professional Behavior: Students are reminded for the need for professional behavior and responsibility in and out of the classroom (see the Master’s Programs Handbook, evaluation of students). This includes but is not limited to issues such as attendance, being on time, cell phones in the classroom, appropriate behavior toward peers, etc. Grading Criteria: MIDTERM EXAM ……………………………………………………... 100 FINAL EXAM ……………………………………………………… 100 PRESENTATION ………………………………………………………. 304 | Page Total grade ………………………………………………………. 230 Grading Scale: A 207 – 230 B 184 – 206 C 161 – 183 F 160 or Below Bibliography: Barlow, D. H. & Durand J.M. (2009). Abnormal Psychology. Belmond, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Corey, Corey & Callanan (2007). Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 7th Ed., Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., Kaplan, H. I. & Sadock, B. J. (1985). Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry IV (4th Ed.) Baltimore: Williams &