Southeastern Oklahoma State
University
Department of Psychology and
Counseling
SYLLABUS
Course
Name and Number:
Psy 4313: Abnormal Psychology
Number
of Credits: 3
hours
Day
and Time of Class:
Room
and Location of Class:
Instructor's
Name: Ms. Jeanette
Engles
Instructor's
Office Location:
N.H. 111
Instructor's
Office Hours:
Instructor's
Office Phone Number:
Ext. 2606
Date
of this Revision:
2001
Prerequisites: Six (6) hours of psychology are
recommended.
Course
Description: A
scientific study of the dynamics, etiology, prevention, and treatment of
abnormal behavior.
Textbook: Nevid, J., Rathus, S., &
Greene, B. (2000). Abnormal psychology in a changing world, (4th Ed.).
Prentice-Hall.
Other
Materials:
DSM-IVTR, films, videos, slides, and audios.
Attendance
Policy: Regular
attendance is expected.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a
knowledge of:
1. The
nature and historical aspects of abnormality.
2.
Etiological models and treatments of the abnormalities.
3.
Investigative and diagnostic techniques for the abnormalities.
4. The
various DSM-IV-TR categories of abnormal behavior including anxiety disorders,
psychophysiological disorders,
depressive disorders, the schizophrenias, social and interpersonal disorders,
psychoactive substance use disorders, personality disorders, developmental
disorders, and nervous system disorders.
Course
Content: Normality
and abnormality defined, the history of abnormality, models and treatments of
abnormality, assessment and diagnosis of abnormality, the DMS-IV-TR categories
of abnormality, ethics and legalities involved in the study of abnormalities.
Course
Requirements:
The
student will be expected to:
1.
Attend class regularly.
2. Read
all text book and outside reading assignments.
3.
Participate in discussions, problem solving activities, and quizzes.
4. Take
three or four objective examinations.
5.
Submit any homework assignments.
Method
of Evaluation:
A.
Grades will be assigned after evaluation of the tasks designated for the course
approximately based upon the following:
1.
Examinations, & quizzes, & homework. 80%
2. Case
studies and problem solving. 20%
B.
Letters grades will be as follow:
90 to
100: A
80 to
89: B
70 to 79:
C
60 to
69: D
Below
60: F
Course
Calendar: (Will be
printed for distribution to students each semester.)
Suggested
Outside Readings:
Any
student needing special accommodations due to a physical, mental or learning
disability should contact Jan Anderson, Coordinator for Student Disability
Services, 115 North Hall, or call (580 745 2394). It is the responsibility of
each student to make an official request to the Coordinator for academic
accommodations.