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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - SOW6124
Tracking Number - 2664
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Current Status:
Approved by SCNS - 2012-05-15
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: Change
Course Change Information (for course changes only): We are requesting that the title be changed from Theoretical perspectives on mental dysfunctioning to Psychopathology. It is a more current and approprate title in the field. This is requested for upcoming reaccreditation purposes.
Comments: to GC 4/2/12; to USF Syst 4/5/12; to GC 4/16/12; to SCNS 4/16/12; SCNS appd eff 6/1/12
Detail Information
- Date & Time Submitted: 2011-11-07
- Department: Social Work
- College: BC
- Budget Account Number: 0-1261-000
- Contact Person: Lisa Rapp-Paglicci
- Phone: 8139741809
- Email: lrapp@usf.edu
- Prefix: SOW
- Number: 6124
- Full Title: Theoretical perspectives on mental dysfunctioning
- Credit Hours: 3
- Section Type: C -
Class Lecture (Primarily)
- Is the course title variable?: N
- Is a permit required for registration?: N
- Are the credit hours variable?: N
- Is this course repeatable?:
- If repeatable, how many times?: 0
- Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum):
- Course Online?: C -
Face-to-face (0% online)
- Percentage Online: 0
- Grading Option:
R - Regular
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Course Description: This course provides content on a broad spectrum of mental and emotional disorders, both acute and chronic. Content related to taxonomy, etiology, and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders will be presented.
- Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for accreditation
- What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? It is required for the MSW degree
- Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? No
- What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) None
- Objectives: Students will learn about diagnosis within the framework of gender, race/ethnicity, disabilities, and economic oppression. Students will also develop an awareness of the ethical implications of diagnosis of mental disorders.
- Learning Outcomes: After the completion of this course the student will:
1. Use differential and multiaxial diagnoses.
Measurement: tests
2. Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate multidimensional assessment, diagnostic, intervention, and practice evaluation tools.
Measurement: tests
3. Consult with medical professionals as needed, to confirm diagnosis and/or to monitor medication in the treatment process.
Measurement: tests
4. Use bio-psycho-social-spiritual theories and multiaxial diagnostic classification systems in formulation of comprehensive assessments.
Measurement: film festival
- Major Topics: Multiaxial diagnosis
Multidimensional assessment
Comprehensive assessments
- Textbooks:
- Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases: No other purchases required
- Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Three exams (each exam = 25 points): 75
Film presentation and paper 15
Classroom attendance and participation 10
- Assignments, Exams and Tests: COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Exams
3 exams given throughout the semester as indicated on the class calendar
B. Film festival presentation and paper
1. Identify the film/movie from the list provided that you chose to present and the reasons you felt it was worth a presentation – see list below.
2. Provide a presenting problem that you’ve identified in the film and present a six-axial DSM-IV (TR) diagnosis and the symptoms for the character you will be discussing.
3. Show your pre-selected 5-7 minute segment of the video.
4. Discuss the accuracy of the symptoms as presented in the film according to the DSM IV-TR. How was the mental illness handled by the writer and director of the film?
5. Do you think the movie accurately portrayed this mental illness and the social milieu?
6. Please prepare a two-page synopsis of your presentation
Possible movie selections:
The Fisher King – Schizophrenia
Benny and Joon – Schizophrenia
A Beautiful Mind – Schizophrenia
The Soloist – Schizophrenia
Memento – Amnesia
The Notebook - Dementia
Leaving Las Vegas – Alcohol Dependence
Sophie’s Choice – Bipolar Disorder
Mad Love – Bipolar Disorder
Girl Interrupted – Borderline, Dependent, and Antisocial Personality Disorders
Monster – Antisocial
American History X – Antisocial
American Psycho - Antisocial
Kids – Antisocial and Substance Abuse
Trainspotting – Substance Abuse/Dependence
Basketball Diaries – Substance Abuse/Dependence
Rachel Getting Married – Substance Abuse/Dependence
Requiem for a Dream – Substance Abuse/Dependence
Walk the Line – Substance Abuse and Depression
The Aviator – OCD
As Good as it Gets –OCD
Born on the Fourth of July –PTSD
Fight Club – Dissociative Disorder (also Malingering)
The Three Faces of Eve – Dissociative Disorder
The Machinist– Dissociative Disorder
Sybil – Dissociative Disorder
Hide and Seek – Dissociative Disorder
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape – Developmental Disorder
I am Sam – Developmental Disorder
Radio – Developmental Disorder
Rainman – Autism
Shine – Autism
Martian Child – Attachment Disorder
Antwone Fisher
C. Classroom participation in discussions and exercises
Three exams (each exam = 25 points): 75
Film presentation and paper 15
Classroom attendance and participation 10
100 points
Grading for classroom attendance and participation will consist of the following elements:
• attendance
• arriving on time
• participating in class discussions/exercises
- Attendance Policy: Students are expected to be on time and prepared to participate when class begins as well as be present throughout the entire class meeting. Classroom exercises, discussions, role-plays, guest speakers and other in-class experiential exercises are essential for a student’s professional learning and continued development of self-awareness. This form of learning cannot be “made up” once missed. Accordingly, attendance is required at all class meetings. Excused absences are limited to the following instances: documented illness, deaths in the immediate family, and other documented crises, military duty, jury duty, religious holidays (consistent with University policy, 10-045), court-imposed legal obligations other than jury duty, and special requirements of other courses (must be documented by the faculty member of record). A student is considered absent if he/she arrives more than 30 minutes late to class, leaves 30 or more minutes early or does not come to class. Students are allowed to miss 1 class (if classes meet once per week) or 2 classes (if classes meet twice a week) without penalty. After that, 5% off of the total grade will be deducted for each missed class, at the faculty member’s discretion. Students are responsible for any missed material due to absences or lateness. Students must participate in online work/discussions as these are considered class attendance for those weeks when we do not meet face-to-face.
If a student misses more that 20% of classes or 3 classes, he/she will automatically receive an “F” for the course.
Students who experience an unforeseen circumstance such as a serious medical problem, which interferes with their attendance or course assignments, should notify the instructor immediately. Students and instructors should familiarize themselves with the USF Incomplete policy.
RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE ABSENCE POLICY:
Students are expected to notify their instructors at the beginning of each academic term if they intend to be absent for a class or announced examination. Students absent for religious reasons, as noticed to the instructor at the beginning of each academic term, will be given reasonable opportunities to make up any work missed. For further information, please refer to
• http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/policies-and-procedures/pdfs/policy-10-045.pdf
Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)
Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.
- Policy on Make-up Work: ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:
Any form of cheating on examinations or plagiarism on assigned papers constitutes unacceptable deceit and dishonesty. Disruption of the classroom or teaching environment is also unacceptable. The University of South Florida has very specific policies and procedures regarding academic dishonesty or disruption of academic process.
If you have any questions, please refer to the University’s Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty policy at
• http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/catdl.htm
- Program This Course Supports: MSW
- Course Concurrence Information: Counseling and Rehab.
- if you have questions about any of these fields, please contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu or joe@grad.usf.edu.