Sunday, November 7, 2010

Abnormal Clinical Psychology

OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

Hilltop Mansion, Lagro, QC



SYLLABUS


I. COURSE TITLE : ABNORMAL/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY


II. COURSE CODE : SEM 2


III. PRE-REQUISITE : PSY 1, PSY 11, SMNR 1


IV. COURSE UNITS : 3 units



V. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course aims to provide students with basic understanding of the concepts, theories, research findings and methodologies that form the basis for clinical assessment and psychological intervention. In this course, the students will be introduced to the nature, causes, and possible interventions of psychological disorders, and are expected to be familiar with the nomenclature and classifications of mental disorders. Indigenous concepts of abnormality and abnormal behavior will also be discussed. Ethical considerations in abnormal/clinical psychology will also be discussed.

VI. GENERAL OBJECTIVES :


At the end of the term, the students are expected to:

  1. Familiarize with the nature, course and treatment of abnormal behavior;

  2. Possess better understanding of people with abnormality;

  3. Reach a heightened awareness on abnormal behavior;

  4. Understand human behavior and the effects of therapeutic strategies to them; and

  5. Practice the acquired knowledge.













VII. COURSE OUTLINE


OBJECTIVES



CONTENTS


VITAL ELEMENTS


CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES


T.A.

(WK)


EVALUATION

By the end of the semester, the students are expected to:


1. Understand abnormal/clinical psychology as an integral aspect in the study of mental illness.


2. Be clarified of the evolution of Abnormal Psychology across the life span.


3. Identify the various mental illnesses and create a therapeutic response.


Nature and scope of Abnormal

and Clinical Psychology


Historical Background of Abnormal/Clinical Psychology.


Typical signs and symptoms of

mental illness.


Multi-axial classification and

Psychiatric Rating Scales


The Nature of Causation

Nurture future psychologists through the use of strong academic foundations.



Impart to students a solid academic foundation.


Promote limitations of confidentiality as a counselor, regardless of geographic location.


Respond effectively to the changing policies with Abnormal and Clinical or across the life span.

Lecture


Small Group dynamics


Case Analysis


Week1


Week2



Week 3



Week4



Week5







Quizzes

(Written & Oral)


Case Analysis


Major Examination

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Week 6


By the end of the semester, the students are expected to:


1. Understand assessment methodologies, both standardized and non-standardized testing


2. Analyze and Develop a counseling program


3. Incorporate theoretical foundations in counseling as a future professional




The Bizarre World of a Schizophrenic:

  1. Schizoaffective Disorder

  2. Delusional Disorder

  3. Brief Psychotic Disorder

Mood Disorders:

  1. Major Depressive Disorder.

  2. Bipolar Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

  1. Panic Disorder

  2. Specific Phobias


Somatoform Disorders


Eating Disorders


Develop a sense of professional understanding of mental illness through correct operational assessments.


Promote accountability for the welfare and treatment of clients diagnosed with mental illness.


Commit oneself in upholding ethical principles in the treatment of mental illness.

Lecture


Small Group dynamics


Case presentations of an assigned mental illness

Week 7




Week 8




Week 9





Week 10

Week 11



Quizzes

(Written & Oral)



Case Presentation



Major Examination














MIDTERM EXAMINATION Week 12

At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:


1. Establish basic knowledge regarding mental illness among children


2. Identify and analyze classification of mental illness among children


3. Become aware of societal treatment towards mental illness in children


4. Adhere to ethical guidelines in the treatment of a child’s mental illness


5. Formulate case writing techniques

The unique world of mental illness among children


Mental Retardation


Learning Disorders


Disruptive Disorders



Empower individual capabilities to maximize client potentials.


Uphold virtues of truth, non-maleficence, and integrity as a future psychologist.

Lecture


Small Group dynamics


Counseling Techniques

Week13


Week

14-15


Week16


Week17



Lecture


Small Group dynamics


Quizzes


Major Examination


FINAL EXAMINATION Week 18





VIII. TEXTBOOK : Kaplan, Harold, MD. Synopsis of Clinical Psychiatry,8th ed.


IX. REFERENCES : Jones, Richard. Basic Counseling Skills- A Helpers Manual, 2nd. Ed.

http://www.psywww.com/


X. REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING : Major Examinations, Quizzes, Case Presentation, Attendance, Class Participation



XI. GRADING SYSTEM : PRELIM EXAMINATION --------------------------------20%

MIDTERM EXAMINATION----------------------------- 25%

FINAL EXAMINATION----------------------------------- 25%

INDIVIDUAL QUIZZES----------------------------------- 10%

CASE PRESENTATIONS------------------------------ 15%

REGULAR ATTENDANCE--------------------------------5%

TOTAL: 100%

XII. DATE REVISED : May 2009



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