Online/Asynchronous
This course will cover the major topics of abnormal behavior: diagnosis, assessment, theories of abnormal behavior, methods of treatment, and prevention. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: PSY 905 Psychology.
PSYC 1813 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
IAI Number: PSY905
IAI Title: Abnormal Psychology
AAS Distribution Area: Social and behavioral science
Faculty Contact Information
Tuesday & Thursday 9am -11am, L311
Friday 9-11am, online
Jessica M. Oladapo
L311
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply psychological concepts to the real world
- Evaluate research methods
- Understand the history of abnormal behavior
- Understand diagnosis and assessment
- Understand the major perspectives of abnormal psychology
- Understand the legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychological studies
- Understand mental health conditions
- History of Abnormal Psychology
- Research Methods
- Models of Abnormality
- Clinic Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Anxiety and OCD
- Disorders of Trauma and Stress
- Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
- Sexual Disorders
- Gender Variations
- Schizophrenia
- Personality Disorders
- Disorders of the Lifespan
Comer, R. & Comer, J. (2022). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 10th ed. Macmillan Publishers.
Other required readings will be posted via CANVAS.
Grading
Discussion Posts
Quizzes
Chapter Assignment
The grading breakdown is:
Discussion Posts – 30%
Quizzes – 40%
Chapter Assignment -30%
Grading Scale
A --- (100 – 90%)
B --- (90 – 80%)
C --- (80 – 70%)
D --- (70 - 60%)
F --- less than 60%
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
General Expectations:
1. Participate each week.
2. Be respectful of each person’s perspective. There will be conversation around provocative topics, and I am sure that conversation can get heated. We all come from different walks of life and have different experiences. However, respect demands that we engage respectfully.
3. We will try our very best to stay on schedule with the syllabus, however, I have the right to adjust the syllabus to best meet the needs of the students in the class.
General Set up of the class:
1. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Each week there will be discussion sections. Please respond with an original post/answer.
2. You may respond to your classmates’ original posts. These responses should be thoughtful, challenging, and well organized. A response of “I agree” or “I disagree” is not thought provoking. You may, however, add to an idea, refute an idea, and give an argument as to why you agree or disagree, citing evidence from the text. Responses are not required but are encouraged. Additional points may be gained for thoughtful, thought provoking responses that further the conversation.
3. Also in the folder for each week, there may be possible video clips and other reading materials. Please pay close attention to the discussion question as it may require you to watch or read the other materials prior to completion.
4. This is a completely online course. As such, you are required to be able to work independently and stay on task. Quizzes will be on material covered in the text, as well as the online discussions. You are responsible for reading and understanding the material. I am available and during office hours if clarification is needed.
5. As an online course, all course delivery will be in an online format. Online office hours and Q&A will occur every Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-1pm.
| Date | |
| January 12- January 18 | Introductions |
| January 19 – January 25 | Chapter 1 – Abnormal Psychology Past and Present |
| January 26 – February 1 | Chapter 2 – Models of Abnormality |
| February 2 – February 8 | Chapter 3: Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment |
| February 9 – February 15 | Chapter 4: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders |
| February 16 – February 22 | Chapter 5: Disorders of Trauma and Stress |
| February 23 – March 1 | Chapter 6: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders |
| March 2 – March 8 | Chapter 7: Suicide |
| March 9 – March 15 | SPRING BREAK |
| March 16 – March 22 | Chapter 8: Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms |
| March 23 – March 29 | Chapter 9: Eating Disorders |
| March 30 – April 5 | Chapter 10: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders |
| April 6 – April 12 | Chapter 11: Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations |
| April 13 – April 19 | Chapter 12: Schizophrenia and Related Disorders |
| April 20 – April 26 | Chapter 13: Personality Disorders |
| April 27 – May 3 | Chapter 14: Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents |
| May 4 – May 10 | Chapter 15: Disorders of Aging and Cognition |
| May 11 – May 14 | FINALS WEEK |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.