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Textbook(s):
American Psychological Association. (2010).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
-5.
Washington, DC: APA.
Course Requirements:
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Read weekly readings and come to class prepared to discuss.
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Participate in seminar style discussion.
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Weekly diagnostic criteria assignments.
***If the above criteria are met, the student will receive a passing grade. If students fail to meet the
above criteria, students will not pass the honors portion of PSYC 270.
Major Assignments:
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Weekly Readings:
We will read three different novels throughout the semester. Student are
responsible for reading the assigned pages, understanding the text, and noting any psychological
disorder symptoms. Furthermore, students should devise questions regarding the content of the
novels. These questions will facilitate discussion if needed.
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Weekly Diagnostic Criteria Assignments:
While reading the assigned readings, students
should keep detailed notes on “patient” symptoms. These notes enable the students to diagnosis
the “patient” with an appropriate psychological diagnosis.
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Honors Symposium Presentation:
Students will compile diagnostic information from the
“patients” and will present this during an Honors Symposium at the end of the semester. Students
will compare and contrast diagnostic criteria from the DSM-IV-TR to the DSM-5.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week
Topic
Week 1 Class Introduction
Week 2
Book 1
Week 3
Book 1
Week 4
Book 2
Week 5
Book 2
Week 6
Book 3
Week 7
Book 3
Week 8 Prepare Symposium Presentation
Week 9 Prepare Symposium Presentation
General Education Goals/Objectives:
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Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of
science in their lives.
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Goal 4: Demonstrate Effective Communication
Relationship to Campus Theme: