PSY701 Introduction to Psychopathology
LOGOS equivalent course numbers:
Undergraduate: CNS301 Introduction to Psychopathology
Graduate: CNS701 Introduction to Psychopathology
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the common forms of abnormal behavior. It discusses the symptoms, etiology, and treatment according to the nomenclature of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM IV). It is intended to provide the counselor with enough background to identify, assess, and refer clients which might present cases beyond the capabilities of the counselor.
Text Book: DSM-IV Made Easy by James Morrison
Classes in this course:
Lesson 1: Abnormal Psychology—An overview
Lesson 2: Cognitive and Substance Disorders
Lesson 3: Psychosis
Lesson 4: Mood disorders
Lesson 5: Anxiety disorders
Lesson 6: Psychogenic Disorders
Lesson 7: Quality of Life Disorders
Lesson 8: Personality and identity disorders
Lesson 9: Lifespan problems
Lesson 10: Diagnosis using DSM IV
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. First read and underline important passages and insights in the textbook DSM-IV Made Easy.
2. Watch each DVD while referencing the book and take any additional notes not covered in the textbook.
3. Write a 5 page paper on a specific DSM IV mental disorder. Include more in-depth information on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment. Do not just repeat back what has been discussed in the class but dig deeper into other books and the Bible for additional ideas.
4. Write a 3 page paper on how you would counsel a person with a specific psychological disorder. Derive in-depth information on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment directly from additional books or the Bible. Do not just repeat back what has been discussed in the class but dig deeper into other books and the Bible for additional ideas.
5. FOR GRADUATE CREDIT ONLY, students are required to write an additional 5 page paper developing a new model from the Bible on Schizophrenia, Bi-polar, or a personality disorder. Do you accept the current secular view concerning these disorders and how would you treat your selected disorder?
6. Take the open book test which will be E-mailed to you when you obtain these materials. You may use your notes, book, or the DVDs for reference.
7. Submit your papers and final examination to Word of Life Institute for grading. Remember to include the class critique form so that we can have your input on improving this course. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish us to return your papers and final examination grade.
Book: DSM-IV Made Easy $66.00
This easier version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) contains numerous case studies and methods for understanding and assessing significant mental problems. It is well worth the extra cost.
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