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1 Bellevue University MCC 550: Theories of Psychopathology 3 Graduate Credit Hours, 12-Week Course Syllabus Term Online Course Instructor : Professor: Office Phone: Office Location: Office Hours: Email address: BEST way to reach me: Required Course Texts : American Psychiatric Association (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). Blaney, P. H., Krueger, R. F. and Millon, T. (2015). Oxford textbook of psychopathology ( 3 rd ed.). Oxford University Recommended Texts: Coleman, A. (2006). Oxford dictionary of psychology (2 nd ed.). Oxford University. Shiel, W. & Conrad, M. (Eds.). (2008). Merriam-Webster’s medical dictionary (3 rd ed.). Wiley Publishing, Inc. Prerequisites: MCC 540 Catalog Description: An examination of the evidence-based understanding of both normal and disordered mental states are conducted. The etiology, development, manifestation, and potential treatment of mental disorders in infants, children, adolescents, and adults are emphasized. Current theoretical and evidence-based models are explored including bio-medical, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, humanistic, interpersonal, psychoanalytic, and trait models. Purpose: This is a required foundational course for the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Student Learning Outcome How/where covered and measured Identify the major issues that characterize the study of psychopathology. Discussion board; writing assignments

2 II.G.3.a. Describe the major theoretical approaches used to explain the etiology of psychological disorders during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Discussion board; writing assignments Identify the major categories of psychological disorders according to the etiology, signs, symptoms, and expected age of appearance. Discussion board; writing assignments II.G.2.a. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of race, culture, and gender on diagnosis and treatment. Discussion board; writing assignments II.G.7.b. Describe the basic diagnostic and assessment instruments used to detect psychopathology. Discussion board; writing assignments II.G.5.b. Demonstrate the ability to apply an analytic process to client information and to differentiate between various forms of psychopathology Discussion board; writing assignments Residential Class Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. You are expected to attend every class meeting. If you are unable to attend, you must contact me in advance for an alternative assignment. There may be points associated with class participation. If you do not notify me of your absence in advance, you will not be allowed to make up the points that you missed. Online Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory for online classes, whether asynchronous or synchronous. When attending asynchronously, you must routinely log into Blackboard and submit assignments as scheduled in the syllabus. When courses require synchronous participation, you must attend every face-to-face class- related meeting for the allotted class time. Nonattendance. Nonattendance is a serious matter and can affect your progress in the class and program and your ability to receive financial aid. You must regularly and frequently log onto Blackboard and submit assignments on time. If you do not consistently submit assignments on time or log into Blackboard for more than seven consecutive days per course, you may receive notice of nonattendance. If you encounter a unique situation that hinders accessing the course and meeting your course obligations, contact your instructor as soon as possible. Instructor Communication Policy: I will try communicating with you within 48 hours (about two days). Email is the most efficient way to communicate with me. Also, please use the Bellevue University system email, which is required for university communications. Student Expectations: Students are expected to embody and display professional interactions and behaviors in all aspects of this course. These behaviors and interactions reflect those commonly expected from professional counselors and human services professionals. This includes, but is not limited to, respectful dialogue and

3 interactions with faculty, students, and staff. Students not maintaining professional behavior will be advised; and, this advisement will be part of the documentation of the student’s progress and performance in the program. Additionally, if warranted, further action may be taken to address inappropriate or unacceptable behavior, which may include removal from the course and/or program. Assignments: Assignments are designed to reflect the students’ retention and synthesis of knowledge of counseling theories and models. Rubric for evaluation of the discussion board posting is available under the Rubrics tab. Discussion Boards : Discussion enhances learning as you share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences with the class. You develop and refine your thoughts through the writing process, plus broaden your classmates’ understanding of the course content. You promote a professional, substantive discussion. Use the following feedback to improve the quality of your discussion contributions.  Residential format students are expected to fully engage in class discussions as outlined in the Rubric below. Instructor-guided peer-to-peer discussion facilitates deeper learning and your development as a professional.  Online format students will have at least two required original posts per week responding to assigned questions to deepen your learning. Students are expected to be thorough in their responses to these questions, using graduate-level writing, correct grammar, and APA format. Please refer to the rubric explaining how postings will be evaluated. Please note that there may be multiple questions housed within one posting assignment, and all questions posed must be addressed.  Typically, you will have two discussion boards you will focus on each week. In general, discussion boards involve two parts: (a) Thoughtful responses or an initial post to the questions/tasks that are asked for in Blackboard for that particular discussion board; and (ab) Thoughtful responses or replies to the initial posts of your peers. Initial Posts. Unless otherwise noted by your instructor, the initial post for your first discussion boards will always be due on Wednesdays of each week at 11:59 p.m. CST and your initial discussion for your second post (or third, if there is one) will always be due on Sunday at 11:59 pm CST. Peer Replies . Students are to respond to a minimum of two of their peers’ initial posts each week unless otherwise noted by the instructor. Responses to other students’ posts (to both discussion boards) will always be due by 11:59 p.m. CST on the Sunday of the week. The exception to this is the last week of classes when all assignments and peer replies will be due on Saturday.  A minimum of two responses to other students’ posts (to each discussion board) are due by 11:59 pm CST on Sunday of each week. All discussion boards are worth 10 points (up to 5 points for the primary post and up to 5 points for peer responses).  All discussion boards are worth 10 points unless otherwise noted (5 points for the initial post and up to 5 points for the combined peer responses).  There are a few weeks when there will be more than two discussion board posts.

4 During those weeks, the third discussion board will also follow the same due dates as above unless otherwise noted by the instructor. Residential Discussion Grading Rubric Criteria Unacceptable Needs Improvement Competent Excellent Content Does not address the assignment Addresses the assignment but response lacks detail and appropriate vocabulary or is incomplete Addresses the full assignment and uses appropriate detail and vocabulary Addresses the full assignment and uses appropriate detail and vocabulary plus presents additional examples or resources Engagement in the Discussion Does not participate in the discussion Responds to at least one peer in the discussion but comments are tangential or general to the topic Responds to at least one peer and comments are directly related to the topic and assignment at hand Responds to multiple peers and comments are related to the topic and assignment at hand and expand the discussion in some way Please note – discussions missed in class can only be made up if you notify the instructor in advance for an alternative assignment. Online Discussion Grading Rubric Criteria Points Unacceptable Needs Improvement Competent Excellent Content (up to 3 points) No post or does not address the assignment; (0 points) Addresses the assignment, but response lacks detail and appropriate vocabulary or is incomplete; No depth or insight demonstrated. Less than 250 words and far exceed 500 words. (1 point) Addresses the full assignment and uses appropriate detail and vocabulary; Responds with little depth and insight . Between 250- 500 words. (2 points) Addresses the full assignment, uses appropriate detail and vocabulary, and presents additional examples or resources; Responds with depth and insight. Between 250- 500 words. (3 points)

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