Date approved by CPC
10/24/11
Date approved by faculty
N/A
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM
Application for New Course
1. Submitted by (program) Psychology
2. Course Designation and Catalog Description
a.
PSY 4044
prefix/number
Note:
1000-level courses cover a wide range of material, serve as introductions to a discipline, and
are generally appropriate for first-year students
2000-level courses are more specific in focus than 1000-level courses, may require some
previous knowledge, and are generally appropriate for sophomores.
3000-level course are clearly upper-level courses, require significant background, may have
prerequisites and are generally appropriate for juniors and seniors.
4000-level courses require extensive background, usually have prerequisites, and are generally
appropriate for juniors and seniors
Course Numbering Justification:
Provide a concrete rationale for the proposed course number by appealing to the description of
the course numbering system as outlined above
The material covered in this course presumes having PSY 1004 General Psychology and either PSY
2054 (Theories of Personality) or PSY 3124 Abnormal Psychology.
b. i.
Interpersonal Psychology
Transcript Title (limited to 29 characters/spaces only)
b. ii.
Interpersonal Psychology
Catalog Title (unlimited characters)
c.
3
class hours/wk
f. Instructor(s):
d.
e.
lab hours/wk
1
units
Todd F. Van Denburg
g. Prerequisites: PSY 1004, either PSY 2054 or PSY 3124,major in psychology, junior or senior
standing, or special permission of the instructor
h. Please provide a course description exactly as it should appear in the catalog. Descriptions must be
less than 75 total words. Descriptions may be returned for editing.
This course is the study of interpersonal psychology. It focuses on this model’s theoretical and
empirical analysis of personality organization. Also, it covers this model’s approach to conceptualizing
psychopathology, assessment strategies, and psychotherapy.
3. Please attach an outline of the proposed course.
Please see attached tentative syllabus at the end of this form.
4. Pattern information:
a.
In which patterns will this course be required (major, minor or allied)?
None
b.
In which patterns may it be chosen as an elective?
Psychology major and minor
5. Does any part of this course duplicate material already addressed in existing courses? If so, why is this desirable?
This model is touched on briefly in several of my courses, but not in any depth nor in an integrative manner across
courses.
6. How often will this course be offered?
a. Twice a year
b. Fall
Once a year
Winter
May
Alternate years X
X
Summer
7. What methods of instruction will be employed?
A combination of some lecturing but primarily a discussion of materials read and assignments
completed.
8. Will this course require any facilities, equipment, or personnel not presently available?
If yes, please explain.
No __________________________________________________________________________________
9. Will the course require additional library resources (books, journals, online databases)? If yes, please explain.
No
10. What enrollment is expected?
15
Maximum enrollment desired?
20
11. What is the primary reason this course was proposed?
The topics of personality, psychopathology, assessment, and psychotherapy are each covered in separate courses.
They are all primarily survey courses without significant coverage of any particular theoretical and/or empirical
model. This course integrates across these areas using an in-depth exploration and analysis of the interpersonal
model.
12. Whom should CPC consult for further information regarding the proposed changes?
Todd F. Van Denburg
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The following sections must be completed before application is considered by CPC:
Todd F. Van Denburg
9/28/11____
Originated by
Date
Program Director comments:
Todd F. Van Denburg
Program Director
9/28/11______
Date
Division Chair comments:
Frank Russell______________________
___________
Division Chair
Date
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Division Chair submits form via email to CPC secretary (Michelle Rawlings, mrawlings@transy.edu) and chair
(Michael Pepper, mpepper@transy.edu)
Paste Syllabus Here
PSYCHOLOGY 4044
INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY
May, 2012
M-F 12:00-2:00
117 Hazelrigg Hall
Dr. Todd F. Van Denburg
109 Hazelrigg Hall
233-8130
Office Hours: M-F 11:00-12:00 and by appointment
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is the study of interpersonal psychology. It focuses on this model's
theoretical and empirical analysis of personality, psychopathology, assessment, and
psychotherapy.
II.
COURSE GOALS
This course is organized to assist you in achieving four primary goals. In order to attain
these objectives, it is essential that each individual complete the assigned readings and handouts
in a timely manner, and be prepared to discuss them in class. The format of the course will
include some lectures, but, will center on discussions based on your questions and critical
evaluations of the material. The content of the readings and handouts for the course ranges from
relatively straightforward to highly complex. Therefore, it is imperative that if you have
questions concerning the readings you bring these up in class.
The first, and fundamental objective of this course, is for you to become knowledgeable
about interpersonal conceptualizations of personality, psychopathology, assessment, and
psychotherapy. The second goal is for you to understand the assumptions, structural
characteristics, conceptualizations, and applications embedded in the interpersonal circle. The
third goal is for you to be able to conduct critical evaluations and analyses of interpersonal
transactions. The final objective of this course is for you to be able to apply the knowledge
gained in this course to your own interpersonal lives in order to establish and maintain more
adaptive and satisfying relationships.
III. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Attendance -- You are expected to arrive on time and attend each class session. If you
know that you will be late or unable to attend a class, please inform me of this as soon as
possible. Late arrivals and absences will be excused only in the cases of illness, family or
personal emergency, or if you are involved in a campus activity with an accompanying excuse
from the academic dean. If you arrive late, you will be eligible to receive a maximum of half
credit for the attendance and participation points for that class session.
B. Participation -- This course will be discussion based, therefore you are expected to be
an active participant, and not just an observer. Attendance, without participation, is considered
to be average (i.e. "C") performance. This participation will be facilitated by completing the
reading assignments in a timely manner. This allows you to ask questions about material in the
readings that was unclear or about which you want further elaboration. Also, keeping up with
the readings allows you to take part in class discussions in a more informed manner. This course
is structured to be flexible about how much time is devoted to any particular topic; this will be
determined largely by class interest in the topics covered.
C. Interpersonal Character Analysis -- You will be writing an interpersonal character
analysis on an individual that will be selected by me. Details of this assignment will be
distributed separately.
D. Interpersonal Relationship Formulation of Film Characters -- You will be writing an
interpersonal relationship formulation on several characters from a film that we will be viewing.
The film will be chosen by the class. Details of this assignment will be distributed separately.
E. Interpersonal Psychotherapy Case Formulation and Treatment Plan -- You will write
an interpersonal psychotherapy case formulation and treatment plan. Details of this assignment
will be distributed separately.
F. Academic Integrity -- It is expected that all students will follow the University's
policies regarding academic integrity.
IV.
EVALUATION
The weighted values for each of the course requirements are as follows:
1. Attendance & Participation--10% of final grade
2. Interpersonal Character Analysis--30% of final grade
3. Interpersonal Relationship Formulation of Film Characters--30% of final grade
4. Interpersonal Psychotherapy Case Formulation and Treatment Plan--30% of final grade
A. Grade Assignments -- The numerical scale for assignment of grades on all
assignments is as follows:
A+ 98-100
C+ 77-79
A 93-97
C 73-76
A- 90-92
C- 70-72
B+ 87-89
D+ 67-69
B 83-86
D 63-66
B- 80-82
D- 60-62
F below 60
V.
COURSE MATERIALS
A. Horowitz, L.M. & Strack, S. (eds.) (2011). Handbook of Interpersonal Psychology:
Theory, Research, Assessment, and Therapeutic Interventions. N.Y.: John Wiley &
Sons.
B. These will be placed on Moodle and include a series of articles, book chapters, and
handouts for you to read.