Troy University
College of Education Counseling Programs
Master Syllabus—CACREP 2016 Standards
Course Number: PSY 6669
Course Title: Behavior Pathology
Semester Hours: 3
Instructor: Joel K. Fairbank, Ph.D.
jfairbanks@Troy.edu (850-384-4125)
Prerequisite: None
Location: Pensacola Site
Approved Delivery Methods:
Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to: lecture, discussion, videos, guest speakers, web-enhanced, and computerized/internet instruction. Weekend format, eight week and sixteen week format classes are options. Methods will vary depending upon the instructor.
Catalog Course Description:
A study of the psychopathological disorders with emphasis on the psychological, social. and biological origins. The current classification system used by the American Psychiatric Association is used as a foundation. Diagnosis and treatment planning are emphasized.
Goals and Objectives of Course:
The Teacher Education and Counseling Programs are designed to provide
quality; academic programs that emphasize meaningful and practical
learning experiences in preparing students to be innovative, informed,
reflective decision-makers. In addition, this course provides opportunities:
C III.K.4b., CC C.3.
Legend: C=CORE, CC=CACREP, SDE=State Department of Education, School Counseling standards, II.A 2= specific standard
Approved Text(s):
Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition, DSM V
OR
Desk Reference to the Diagnostic
Criteria from the DSM-5 (recommend spiral bound edition)ISBN: 978-0-89042-556-5
Klingus,
Maxmen, and Ward. Essential Psychopathology & Its Treatment (4th Edition),
New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
ISBN:978-0-393-71064-9
Students should order textbooks
as soon as possible to insure receipt prior to the beginning of the term.
Troy University’s official bookstore is MBS Direct at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/troy.htm
MBS is the official provider of the approved textbooks for each term.
Orders may be placed online with a credit/debit card or by phone
(1-800-325-3252). Students purchasing textbooks from other sources do so at
their own risk in relation to order accuracy, timely receipt, or completeness
of materials.
Other Materials:
NBCC's Official Preparation Guide for the National Counselor's Mental Health Counselors' Examination (NCMHCE), available at NBCC.org ($44.95)
NBCC's Code of Ethics. Free download at NBCC.org
Content:
ICD-10/DSM V Diagnostic System
Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Neurocognitive Disorders
Somatoform & Factitious Disorders & treatments
Substance-Related Disorders and Addictive Disorders & treatments
Eating Disorders & treatments Sleep Disorders & treatments
Sexual and Gender Disorders & treatments
Impulse Control Disorders& treatments
Dissociative Disorders & treatments Personality Disorders & treatment
Schizophrenia Spectrum and other psychotic disorders & treatments
Bipolar and related disorders
Mood disorders & treatments
Anxiety Disorders & Trauma /Stress Disorders and treatments
Adjustment
Disorders & treatments
Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to: lecture, discussion, case studies, field trips, videos, guest speakers, modeling, and computerized/internet instruction Methods will vary depending on the instructor.
Laboratory Experiences: None
Grading Methods:
Students will be assigned grades using the following scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 or lower
Assessments:
Mid-Term worth 25% of your grade.
Case-study paper (approx. 10 pages) worth 25%.
Weekly Homework Assignments worth 25%
Final Exam worth 25% of your grade
Homework: Throughout the term several case vignettes will be presented based on material covered recently in lecture. You will need to make an accurate diagnosis for the vignette using proper DSM5 formatting.
Examinations: The Midterm and Final Examinations will include short answer questions and several clinical vignettes to diagnosis using proper DSM5 formatting.
Case-Study Paper: This should be a 5 – 10 page paper, in APA format. You are to choose a Fictional Character and write up a brief Case Vignette for you subject as if they were seeing you as a professional counselor. After your vignette proved your DSM5 diagnosis for the case using proper DSM5 format. The last section of your paper should be a discussion on how you arrived at this diagnosis, including a discussion of other diagnoses that you also considered and why you ruled out these alternative diagnoses.
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Week 1 |
Class introductions, review syllabus, DSM and Diagnostic Theory Introduction |
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Week 2 |
Neurodevelopment & Neurocognitive Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum & Other Psychotic Disorders |
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Week 3 |
Substance Related and Addictive Disorders |
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Week 4 |
Mood and Anxiety Disorders |
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Week 5 |
Midterm Examination |
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Week 6 |
Somatic and Medically Related Disorders |
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Week 7 |
Other Conditions that may be the Focus of Clinical Attention Mental Status Examination |
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Week 8 |
Personality Disorders MAJOR PAPER
(Due) Course Review Class Presentations |
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Week 9 |
Final Exam (in class) |
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Absence Policy:
In registering for classes at the university students accept responsibility for attending scheduled class meetings, completing assignments on time, and contributing to class discussion and exploration of ideas. In severe cases of inclement weather or other emergency conditions the Office of Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost will announce cancellation of classes through the local and regional media as well as through the University's web site.
Academic Misconduct:
The commission of or the attempt to commit any cheating and/or plagiarism are in violation of the Standard of Conduct stated in the Troy University – Florida Student Handbook, and may be disciplined up to and including suspension and expulsion.
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Allegations of Plagiarism:
Depending
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resubmission, loss of marks, failure on a particular assignment or course, or a
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An incomplete grade indicates that the student has not completed all of the assigned class work or has not taken all class examinations, but is otherwise passing the course. Only the instructor can determine whether an incomplete grade is justified. It cannot be automatically assigned, but rather must be requested by the student by submitting to the instructor the Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade form. If the Petitions are approved, a signed copy will be mailed to the student. An "I" can never be used in lieu of an "F" nor can an "I" be assigned because of excessive absences.
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Region offers library services through a virtual library. Two professional librarians
are located in Suite 14 of the Florida Office, where they offer the following services
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CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
USED IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Use of any electronic devise by students in the instructional environment is prohibited unless explicitly approved on a case-by-case basis by the instructor of record or by the Office of Disability Services in collaboration with the instructor. Cellular phones, pagers, and other communication devices may be used for emergencies, however, but sending or receiving non-emergency messages is forbidden by the University. Particularly, use of a communication device to violate the Troy University “Standards of Conduct” will result in appropriate disciplinary action (See pp. 42-52 of the Oracle.
In order to receive emergency messages from the University or family members, the call receipt indicator of devises must be in the vibration mode or other unobtrusive mode of indication. Students receiving calls that they believe to be emergency calls must answer quietly without disturbing the teaching environment. If the call is an emergency, they must move unobtrusively and quietly from the instructional area and notify the instructor as soon as reasonably possible. Students who are expecting an emergency call should inform the instructor before the start of the instructional period. IF IN DOUBT CALL THE TROY OFFICE BEFORE LEAVING FOR CLASS ! at 850-301-2162.
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