Course number and title: CN 511 Psychopathology II
Semester and year: Summer 2012
Time and day: 7:30pm-9:45pm
Number of credit hours: 3
Location (building and room): TC /221
Instructor: Shawn McDaniel, Psy.D.
E-mail: mcdaniels@moval.edu
Office phone: (660) 831-4127
Office location: B /108
Office hours: By appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on factors involved in normal and abnormal development. Students will
explore the etiology and diagnosis as described in the DSM-IV-TR. Historical context, current
research, principles of lifespan development and cultural diversity, and appropriate treatment for
particular diagnoses will be explored. This is the second of two diagnostic courses. It will
primarily focus on the following DSM-IV-TR sections: Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic and
Other Cognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders Due to a General Medical Condition; Dissociative
Disorders; Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders; Eating Disorders; Sleep Disorders; ImpulseControl Disorders Not Elsewhere Classified; Adjustment Disorders; Personality Disorders; and
Other Conditions That May be a Focus of Clinical Attention.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Students will understand diagnostic terminology.
2. Students will identify differences between normal and pathological functioning.
3. Students will practice identifying specific mental disorders by carefully applying diagnostic
criteria.
4. Students will gain an understanding of basic treatment approaches to various diagnoses.
5. Students will gain and understanding of the impact of lifespan development and culture upon
psychopathology.
6. Students will identify various etiological factors related to diagnoses, prevalence rates, and
typical age of onset.
7. Students will practice differential diagnosis.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Students will complete quizzes over the required readings.
2. Students will complete three tests covering the major information from the chapter readings,
research articles, and lecture materials. Tests will be a combination of T/F, multiple choice,
and written responses to a case vignette. The DSM-IV-TR will be utilized during the vignette
portion only.
3. Students will complete a comprehensive final covering the major content of the course as well
as respond to a series of clinical case studies. The DSM-IV-TR will be utilized during the case
study portion only.
OTHER INFORMATION
N/A
REQUIRED TEXT/S
American Psychiatric Association. (2000). The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders (4th ed.-text rev.). Arlington, VA: Author.
Fauman, M. A. (2002). Study guide to DSM-IV-TR. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric
Publishing.
OPTIONAL COURSE MATERIALS
American Counseling Association. (2005). ACA code of ethics. www.counseling.org/Reources
/CodeOfEthics/T/Home/CT2.aspx
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author
GRADING POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Reading quizzes (5 x 5 points)
25
Tests (3 x 35 points)
105
Final
70
200 total
A : 180-200
B: 160-179
C: 140-159
F: < 140
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Date
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
Readings covered, Assignments, Activities
Course Introduction
Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic Disorder and Other Cognitive Disorders
Mental Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders (QUIZ 1)
Test 1
Somatoform Disorders (QUIZ 2)
Factitious Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders (QUIZ 3)
Eating Disorders
Test 2
No Class
Sleep Disorders (QUIZ 4)
Impulse-Control Disorders Not Elsewhere Classified
Adjustment Disorders
Personality Disorders (QUIZ 5)
Test 3
Final
FINAL EXAM
Wednesday, August 1st at 7:30pm
OPTIONAL INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
Students are expected to attend and participate in all classes. Due to the nature of the program,
missing one class is the equivalent of missing and entire week. Furthermore, many of the classes
are related directly to client/patient care, and failing to gain a firm understanding of the material
could be detrimental in a clinical setting. Additionally, student participation drives class learning
and is an integral part of any course, particularly when it is in the context of a profession that
requires good interpersonal skills. In the event of extenuating circumstances that require a
student to miss class, students are required to notify the instructor with as much advanced notice
as possible. Late assignments and tests will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and
may be automatically reduced one letter grade. All email contact is to occur through the Missouri
Valley College email system. Students are expected to display professional behavior at all times
and be respectful of faculty and other students.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
It shall be the responsibility of every student enrolled at Missouri Valley College to support the
academic integrity of the institution. This applies to personal honesty in all aspects of collegiate
work, all student records, and all contacts with faculty and staff. Academic dishonesty will not
be tolerated.
It shall also be the responsibility of every student enrolled at Missouri Valley College to be
respectful of the right of other students, staff, and instructors to ensure a safe, peaceful
atmosphere conducive to the educational goals of an institution of higher learning. Rude or
disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Student actions that do not adhere to the MVC Student Code of Conduct will be addressed
according to MACC program policies and/or College policies regarding academic dishonesty
and disruptive behavior. Students who exhibit professional conduct problems risk suspension or
expulsion from the institution. When a professional conduct problem does not warrant dismissal, a
remediation plan must be completed in accordance with MACC program guidelines.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Faculty create an environment conducive to honest student work through clear communication of
expectations. In the case of suspected academic dishonesty, faculty deal with and document the
situation as they deem appropriate. Each documented incident is put in the student’s file in
office of the Program Director. Documentation will include the student response to the incident.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include, but are not limited to, failing a course,
academic probation, or dismissal. If the action does not warrant dismissal, the student will be
placed on academic probation and must develop a remediation plan in accordance with MACC
program policies. If plagiarism occurs, the student must submit a new, original paper for a
maximum of 50% of the original points possible. The student must also successfully complete
the plagiarism tutorial. If a second act of plagiarism occurs, the student will receive an automatic
‘F’ in the course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is expected and required at each class meeting.
ADA STATEMENT
The College seeks to comply fully with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA Coordinator works with the programs to
assist the faculty in understanding and implementing accommodations.
Students with disabilities should have documentation of their disability sent to the campus ADA
coordinator, Debbie Coleman, Baity Hall, Room 206, office 7, 660-831-4170 or
colemand@moval.edu , and set up an appointment as soon as they arrive on campus. Students
enrolled in online courses should email the ADA coordinator. Failure to do so could delay
accommodations. After proper documentation, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate
students’ needs. If you have any questions about how to initiate this process, please contact your
instructor.