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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT
WILMINGTON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
SWK 521 –PSYCHOPATHOLOG
SPRING 2016
FULL TIME PROGRAM
Arthur J. Frankel, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW l
3089
Hall M cN eil
910-352-5685
Email-aprofessor@msn.com or frankela@uncw.edu
Office Hours: Fridays: 11 AM- 12 PM; 3:00-3:30 PM & by appt.
C ourse C atalog D escription
Prerequisites:
This course is required for all second year MSW students. There are no other
prerequisites.
SWK 521 Mental Health and Psychopathology: Assessment and Differential
Diagnostics(3) Utilization of the DSM V in making differential diagnosis and mental
status assessments .Basic psychotropic medications introduced.
Course Description: Course Description:
This course prepares students to use the APA’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM
5) to make differential diagnosis and mental status assessments. Basic psychotropic
medications are introduced among the treatments for specific mental disorders. This
course also stresses gender and cultural variations in clinical symptomatology, as well as
factors associated with the etiology, assessment, prognosis and management of mental
disorders from a social work perspective. Special attention will be given to drug and
alcohol diagnoses, and the related mental health issues that are associated with the use of
drugs and alcohol.
Objectives:
C ourse O bjectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Critically analyze the utility of the DSM V topology, its history, and the current
descriptions of mental disorders. (2.l.7, 2.1.8, 2.1.9, 1.1.10,2.2.10c, 2.1.10d, as
evidenced by weekly homework and final paper)
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2. Understand the multiple components of the clinical diagnostic process, and perform a
multiaxial diagnosis on a client seen in the field placement. (2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4,
2.2.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.9, 2.1.10b, as evidenced by weekly homework and final paper) 3. Identify the impact of culture, race, and gender on the presentation and incidence of
mental disorders, both in the USA and internationally. (2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.1.7,
as evidenced by weekly homework and final paper) 4. Describe the symptoms, prognosis, and methods of treatment for the major mental
disorders of the adult population, with special emphases on these issues as related
to addictions. (2.1.3, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.9, 1.1.10b, 2.1.10c, as evidenced by weekly
homework and final paper.) 5. Identify the disorders of childhood and adolescence, including their symptoms,
prognosis and treatment methods, in addition to describing their similarities and
differences to disorders of adulthood (2.1.3, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.9, 1.1.10b, 2.1.10c,
as evidenced by weekly homework and final paper.) 6. Become familiar with the importance of empowerment strategies and principles of
psychosocial rehabilitation in working with clients with serious mental illness.
(2,1,1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.2.9, 2.1.10b, 2.2.10b, 2.1.10c, 2.1.10d, as
evidenced by weekly homework and final paper.) 7. Discuss both sides of critical controversies in the area of mental health, including
managed care coverage, use of psychotropic medication with children and
adolescents, and the influence of gender on proper diagnosis. (2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3,
2.1.4, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.7, as evidenced by weekly homework and final paper.) 8. Discuss the role of social workers in mental health settings, and discuss the integration
of social work values and ethics into this field of practice. 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5,
2.1.8, as evidenced by weekly homework and final paper)
METHODS TO ATTAIN OBJECTIVES
The primary learning format will be lectures and classroom activities, which involve all
students as active learners. Class lectures and exercises are based on the understanding
that all readings assigned for that topic have been completed prior to class. It also is
anticipated that each student has experiences and points of view that will enrich class
discussions. The instructor will be responsible for organizing and presenting primary
course material, assisting any student with course-related material and assignments, and
for assessing student progress. The student will be responsible for attending all classes,
facilitating his/her own learning and that of others in class, sharing ideas, making
observations, and asking questions. Assignments will either be turned in via Blackboard
or hard copies to be announced prior to the due date of a particular assignment. It is
expected that all assignments will be turned in on time. If you should have a problem
meeting the deadline for any assignment, you must contact the professor PRIOR to the
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due date, or the assignment will be marked as failing. Assignments must be presented in a
professional fashion (typed, double-spaced, 12 point type, grammar-and-spell-checked,
properly formatted, one inch margins, and written in the accepted American
Psychological Association style). Weekly homework assignments must be taken on the
date specified.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
All members of UNCW’s community are expected to follow the academic Honor Code.
Please read the UNCW Honor Code carefully (as covered in the UNCW Student
Handbook). Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated in the class. Please be
especially familiar with UCNW’s position on plagiarism as outlined in the UNCW
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Student Handbook. Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty in which you take
someone else’s ideas and represent them as your own. Here are some examples of
plagiarism:
a. You write about someone else’s work in your paper and do not give them credit for it
by referencing them. b. You give a presentation and use someone else’s ideas and do not
state that the ideas are the other person’s. c. You get facts from your textbook or some
other reference material and do not reference that material.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
I want to make appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with
diagnosed disabilities should contact the Office of Disability Services (962-7555). Please
give me a copy of the letter you receive from Office of Disability Services detailing class
accommodations you may need. If you require accommodation for test- taking please
make sure I have the referral letter no less than three days before the test.
VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT
UNCW practices a zero tolerance policy for any kind of violent or harassing behavior. If
you are experiencing an emergency of this type contact the police at 911 or UNCW
CARE at 962-2273. Resources for individuals concerned with violent or harassing
situation can be located at http://www.uncw.edu/wsrc/crisis.html .
CAMPUS RESPECT COMPACT
UNCW is committed to a civil community, characterized by mutual respect. Individuals
wanting more information about the Respect Compact can contact the Office of
Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.
USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONICS
The use of cell phones or computers during class is not acceptable unless it clearly relates
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to classroom learning tasks, such as taking notes, or looking up relevant material on
related websites as part of a classroom assignment or class discussion. I assume that you
are all adult learners who are respectful concerning use of electronic equipment. If use of
electronics becomes disrespectful, distracting or disruptive to me and/or your classmates,
I will ask you to cease use of electronics.
ATTENDENCE
Regular class attendance is required, and full participation is expected. Missing more than
two classes for any reason will automatically drop your grade one level for each absence
after two absences. Missing more than four classes for any reason will result in failing
the class.
CAMPUS ASSISTANCE FOR THIS COURSE
Much assistance is available on campus to help you succeed in this course. A Randall
librarian is assigned to the School of Social Work. The Writing Place is available to you
for paper-writing assistance.
INSTRUCTOR’S TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe strongly in a collaborative learning process. My classroom style, while generally
lecture-oriented, encourages honest dialogue and exchange of ideas. I believe we learn
best when we are honored for our thoughts and feelings, and when we honor others’
thoughts and feelings. Open discourse regarding course materials and relevant
information gleaned from various sources enhance the learning experience for us all.
There will be many opportunities for you to practice skills and concepts learned in class
participating as part of demonstrations, with fellow students, or in role plays. Should you
find this difficult for any reason, please consult with me before or after class, during class
breaks, or during my office hours.
Social Work Ethics
At all times in class, I expect you to follow and practice social work ethical principles
concerning your verbal and overt behavior with fellow students and with the professor.
This includes showing respect for each other, respect for ideas that may be different from
your own, and the principle of confidentiality. There may be times when students reveal
information that they would wish stay within the confines of this class. Should such
situations occur, I expect you to follow social work ethical principles as pertaining to
confidentiality.
UNCW Student Gender-Based/Sexual Misconduct Policy
UNCW takes all forms of interpersonal violence very seriously. When students disclose,
first or third-hand, to faculty or staff about sexual misconduct, domestic violence,
dating violence and/or stalking, this information must be reported to the
administration in order to ensure that student’s rights are protected, appropriate
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resources are offered, and the need for further investigation is explored to maintain
campus safety.
There are three confidential resources who do not need to report interpersonal
violence: UNCW CARE, the Student Health Center, and the Counseling Center. If you
want to speak to someone in confidence, these resources are available, including CARE’s
24-hour crisis line (910-512-4821). For more information, please
visit www.uncw.edu/sexualmisconduct or www.uncw.edu/care.
Texts:
Required:
1. American Psychiatric Association. DSM 5 2. Rohrer, Glenn: Mental Health in Literature-Literary Lunacy and Lucidity, Lyceum
Books 3. Allen Frances, MD: Saving Normal, William Murrow 2013
Assigned journal articles will be available on-line through the UNCW Library electronic
reserve system.
Course Requirements and Grading Procedures:
1. Rohrer text: chapter reports (20%)
2. Final Research Paper - (65%) - Due last day of class. However, papers turned in 3
weeks before the last day of class will be reviewed and returned to you with
comments to improve your chances of receiving an "A" in the class. In any case, all
final papers must be turned in by the last day of class. Papers may be turned in
using Microsoft Word format (no PDF files) via BlackBoard. Papers should be
between 12-15 pages in length not including the cover page or references; use APA
standards for citations and references (only refereed journal or governmental internet
citations allowed), one inch margins, 12 point Times Roman type. Use 10 references, the
DSM V counting as one. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERUSE THE DSM V AS A
REFERENCE!
3. Class Participation—15%
You may turn in a rough draft by March 28, 11:59 PM onto Blackboard, which will
be reviewed and turned back to you with comments.
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Assignment Summary
Weekly RohrerText Reports
During the week after the date that each required chapter in this book is due to be
read, write a one to two page (not counting DSM V diagnosis), double-spaced, 1 inch
margins, 12 point type, discussing your thoughts about one story, and what from the
lecture stood out to you in relation to this story. At the beginning of every chapter
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report, type out the entire DSM 5 diagnostic criteria that is relevant to the story in
SINGLE SPACE form, using the same outline form as in the DSM V.
Paper Requirements:
Students will write a research paper on one of the mental disorders identified in the
DSM. You will need to examine the overall parameters of the disorder, but you may
also choose to focus your discussion on its incidence in a particular ethnic/cultural,
gender or age group. For example, you may wish to examine borderline personality
disorder in women with a history of sexual abuse, or the presentation of bipolar
disorder in males vs. females. Papers should include the following seven (7) Headers
(which MUST be used to head each of the required sections— papers will not be read
without these required headers):
1) Incidence (including diversity and cultural issues),
2) Etiology
3) Types of treatment and their effectiveness (this includes a discussion of
relevant empirical studies and best practices),
4) Prognosis
5) Discussion of medications, those that are available and used for this diagnosis
with effects, side effects, and counter-indications.
6) Critical evaluation of the literature and diagnosis should also be included - with
cultural and gender issues examined as well.
7) Applicability to Social Work practice, both the diagnosis and the treatment
approaches that deal with it.
5. Guidelines for Written Assignments
All written assignments must be typed and double-spaced, 12 point Times Roman type.
Writing quality (grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization) is part of your grade.
Please consider using an editor or the UNCW Writing Center if you have difficulty. APA
citation and reference methods must be used (only refereed and governmental internet
citations allowed), and your grade will reflect if they are used incorrectly. Please do not
use more than a few quotes; rather put in your own words with appropriate citations.
Professional references should be cited in any research paper - this includes social work
journals or those of other appropriate mental health disciplines, books, and monographs.
Popular literature (magazines, newspapers), most internet sources, and personal
communications are generally not appropriate for research papers. On-line journal
articles and government (GPO) publications are acceptable; however, proprietary
homepages are not.
If any situation occurs that will affect your completion of the assignments, you must
discuss this with the instructor as soon as possible. No special arrangements will be made
after the assignments are due.
6. Grading Policies
1. All tests and assignments will be graded according to the following criteria:
1.C larity
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and flow of discussion, presentation of material, and demonstrated mastery of course
content.
2. Inclusion of content in a complete and thoughtful manner using course concepts and
appropriate terminology.
3. Obvious effort and attention to the material required in the assignment. 4. Writing skills (e.g., grammar, punctuation, spelling, content). 5. Use of APA format, including typed, double-spaced papers with 1-inch margins and
12-point font.
VI. Course Outline:
PLEASE NOTE
1) READINGS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH WEEKLY TOPIC. Rohrer
chapter papers cannot be submitted in advance of the associated class—only
in the week after the associated lecture.
2) All reading assignments are to be done by the associated class.
3) Cultural and Gender issues will be infused in every class session.
Reading Assignment For First Class: READING ASSIGNMENT FOR FIRST
CLASS
READ BEFORE FIRST CLASS!:
1.
2.
3.
Jan. 15
Jan. 22
Saving Normal (by this class or the next)
DSM-5 - Introduction, 5-17
D –SMUse of the Manuel, 19-5
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H ighl
-IV
to DSM
ights of
5, 809-816
C hanges F rom D SM
Rohrer: Chap. 1
Class 1 – Course Overview; Overview of Psychopathology and Mental
Health Treatment; Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis
Class 2 Depressive Disorders, 155-188
Disorders, 123-154
Rohrer: Chap 5
Roher Chapter 1 paper due
B ipolar and R elated
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Jan 29
ONLINE WEBEX
Class 3—
N eurodevelopm entalD isorders,
31-86 Elimination Disorders, 355-360
Disrupruptive, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
Rohrer: Chap 8 from 223 to 251
Rohrer Chap. 5 paper due
Feb 5
Class 4 –
A nxiety D isorders,189 -233
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 235-264
Rohrer: Chap 6, all but not the story related to trama on pp. 167-170
Rohrer: Chapter 8 paper due
Feb 12
Class 5–
T raum a and Stressor R elated disorders,265
Rohrer: Chap 6 story on trama, 167-170
Rohrer: Chap 6 paper due (all but story on trama)
Feb 19
Class 6 –
Substance R elated and A ddictive D isorders,481 -589
Rohrer: Chap 3
Rohrer: Chap 6 story on trama due
Feb 26
Class 7 -
Schizophrenia and O ther Psychotic D isorders ,87 -122
Rohrer: Chap 4
Rohrer: Chapter 3 paper due
March 4
ONLINE WEBEX!!!
Class 8 – Personality Disorders, 645-684
Rohrer: Chap 7
Rohrer: Chapter 4 paper due
March 11
NO CLASS (Spring break)
March 18
Class 9 –
Feeding and E ating D isorders,329 -354
Rohrer: in Chap 8, pp 253-266
Rohrer Chap 7 paper due
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March 25
No Class (Break)
PLEASE NOTE: MONDAY MARCH 28 LAST DATE TO
HAND IN ROUGH DRAFT PAPERS, BY 11:59
April 1
Class 10 –
Sexualand G ender Identity D isorders,423 -459
Rorher Chap 8 due (253-266)
April 8
Class 11—Report to Research Day!! Attendance will be taken.
April 15
Class 12-Class 11-
Other Disorders-
Dissociative Disorders, 291-308
Sleep-Wake Disorders, 361-422
Neurocognitive Disorders, 591-643
Rohrer: Chap 2
April 22
Class 13 -- At Art’s House.
CLASS SUMMARY
V-CODES, 715-732
Rohrer: Chap 2 due
TERM PAPERS DUE ON MONDAY, APRIL 25! (by 11:59 PM)