CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYC 450-001 (3 credit hours) Fall 2015 Instructor: Dr. Jason Murphy Office: Alumni Hall 0123 Office Hours: Mondays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., 4:15-6:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Office Phone: (618) 650-3725 (Note: Do not leave voicemail messages. I rarely check my office voicemail.) E-mail: jamurph@siue.edu (Note: Email is the best way to reach me. I try to respond to all emails within 24 hours on normal business days.) Class Time/Location: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m., Founders Hall 0116 Grad Co-Instructor: Brandy Hart Office: Alumni Hall 0406 Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Email: bmcadam@siue.edu I. TEXTBOOK/READINGS A. Required Textbook/Readings Pomerantz, A. M. (2014). Clinical psychology: Science, practice, and culture (3 rd ed., DSM-5 Update). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Other readings as assigned (posted on Blackboard) B. Optional Readings American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing. o DSM-5 is available online for free to SIUE students. To access DSM-5, visit https://login.libproxy.siue.edu/login?url=http://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/. If prompted, enter your SIUE e-id and password to log in. II. COURSE DESCRIPTION Welcome to Clinical Psychology! This course is designed to introduce students to the knowledge and skills utilized by professionals employed as clinical psychologists and in related mental healthcare fields. We will explore the origins of the field of clinical psychology; current controversies in the profession; ethical issues related to practice, teaching, and research; and the DSM-5 diagnostic system. Students will also be introduced to the components of a clinical interview, psychological assessment, and major approaches to psychotherapy. III. COURSE OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS 1. To understand the origins, evolution, and current state of the field of clinical psychology 2. To be introduced to the DSM-5-based diagnostic system for psychological disorders 3. To thoughtfully consider current controversies in the field of clinical psychology 4. To appreciate the ethical considerations inherent in the practice of clinical psychology 5. To gain a basic understanding of the key components of a clinical interview, as well as several clinical interview formats 6. To understand the basic types of and uses for psychological assessment 7. To learn the essential components of psychological intervention, including major theoretical orientations and models (e.g., psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive) Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 1 of 7
8. To demonstrate specialized knowledge in a specific area within the field of clinical psychology, and to effectively communicate this learning in the form of an APA-formatted paper IV. COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A. Blackboard This course will use Blackboard (https://bb.siue.edu) as the primary means of communication. Announcements, updates, grades, and other important course information will be posted to Blackboard. Lecture notes (e.g., PowerPoint slides) may be posted; if class attention or attendance dwindles, slides will no longer be posted. It is your responsibility to regularly check this course s Blackboard website during the semester. B. Class Attendance and Expectations Formal attendance will not be recorded for this course. However, to maximize your learning and your performance on exams you are strongly encouraged to attend all class sessions. I believe that hard work and dedication should be rewarded, and I want all students to succeed. As such, it is often my prerogative to provide helpful study hints during lectures. In addition, my exams are written to emphasize my notes and material discussed in class. I expect you to come to class ready to learn and participate. A student who is ready to learn has read the relevant sections of the textbook or assigned readings prior to the session in which they will be discussed; has turned off cell phones and other electronic devices (with the exception of a laptop for note taking); and is awake, alert, and focused (i.e., not sleeping and not engaging in conversation with classmates during lecture). A student can participate by answering questions, asking for clarification, and asking related questions, among other activities. Participation also includes utilizing office hours to ask questions or clarify concepts. I expect you to demonstrate respect and professionalism toward me and your fellow students. In turn, you should expect that I will treat you with respect and act professionally in our interactions. C. Department of Psychology Policy on Incomplete Grades and Withdrawal All withdrawals must be completed by the end of the 13th week of classes during fall and spring, and by a similarly late date (i.e., before 82% of class meetings have occurred) in any summer term. Grades that apply to students who initiate a withdrawal and grades that apply when a student fails to officially withdraw within established deadlines are determined by university policy (see http://www.siue.edu/policies/1j1.shtml). The granting of a grade of I (Incomplete) is not automatic. It is available only in cases when a student has completed most of the work required for a class but is prevented by a medical or similar emergency from completing a small portion of the coursework before the deadline for grade submission. An I must be approved by the instructor with appropriate documentation provided by the student. If an instructor agrees to give a student an I, the instructor will fill out a Memorandum of Incomplete Grade to be kept with the student s records. If the work is not completed by the time specified on the Memorandum, the student s grade will be changed from I to F. D. The Psychology Department s Policy on Plagiarism Plagiarism includes presenting someone else s words without quotation marks (even if you cite the source), presenting someone else s ideas without citing that source, or presenting one s own previous work as though it were new. When paraphrasing from another source or your own work, at the very least, the student should change the wording, sentence syntax, and order of ideas presented in the paper. Additionally, you should not submit a paper, or parts of a paper, written to fulfill the requirements of one class for the requirements in another class without prior approval of the current Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 2 of 7
instructor and appropriate citation. Ideally, the student will integrate ideas from multiple sources while providing critical commentary on the topic in a way that clearly identifies whether words and ideas are those of the student or are from another source. Plagiarism is one type of academic misconduct described in SIUE's Student Academic Code (http://www.siue.edu/policies/3c2.shtml). University policy states that Normally a student who plagiarizes shall receive a grade of F in the course in which the act occurs. The offense shall also be reported to the Provost. (http://www.siue.edu/policies/1i6.shtml). The University policy discusses additional academic sanctions including suspension and expulsion from the University. To insure that you understand how to avoid plagiarism, we encourage you to review the information on plagiarism provided on the Department of Psychology web page at http://www.siue.edu/education/psychology/plagiarism.shtml. E. Department of Psychology Writing Policy As a student in this course, you will be expected to display university-level writing, which includes completing course assignments that meet the following basic writing criteria. Specifically, all written assignments completed for this course should include: clear transitions from sentence to sentence and idea to idea (e.g., paper is organized/flows well); verb tense consistency; clear and unambiguous sentences and ideas; writing that is free of typos, spelling errors, and major grammatical errors; properly formatted citations and references (if relevant). This is by no means an exhaustive list of basic writing skills, but will give you an idea of what we are looking for in our papers. If you feel you need help with your writing, you are encouraged to seek assistance from the writing center on campus (http://www.siue.edu/is/writing) or utilize one of the many online resources they have identified to help students (http://www.siue.edu/is/writing/resources.shtml). If your graded written assignments fail to meet the basic writing requirements listed above (and any others found to be appropriate by your instructor), the instructor will stop the grading process and return the paper to you (see below for the specific policy for this class). The penalty for unacceptable writing in this class is as follows: If more than three writing errors are found on any one page of a written assignment, grading will cease and the student s paper will be returned with a grade equal to 50% of the total point value for the assignment. F. Statement on Disabilities Students with documented disabilities should notify the instructor regarding any needed accommodations at the beginning of the course. To request accommodations please contact the Office of Disability Support Services, Student Success Center, Room 1270 (phone: 618-650-3726, website: http://www.siue.edu/dss/). According to SIUE safety and procedures policies, students with disabilities have the option of developing a written plan for evacuation in the unlikely event of an emergency that requires evacuation. If any student with a disability would like to develop a written evacuation plan for this class, please contact the instructor. V. ASSIGNMENTS, EXAMS, AND GRADING A. Exam and Make-Up Exam Policy You will be administered four exams consisting of multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or essay questions on scheduled dates during the semester (see Section VI). The fourth exam will be Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 3 of 7
administered during finals week on a date and time established by the University. Each exam will cover all new material presented since the previous exam (or, for the first exam, since the beginning of the semester). In other words, exams will not be cumulative. You may only make up an exam if you present a copy of valid documentation prior to the exam date (for serious pre-scheduled commitments) or by the beginning of the next class session following the exam (for emergencies). Examples of valid documentation include a dated funeral notice identifying your relationship to the deceased, a physician s note listing the specific dates that you were unable to attend class due to illness, dated hospital admissions and discharge paperwork, dated documentation of military service, a dated notice of jury duty, a dated subpoena ordering a court appearance, or a dated police report for automobile accidents or detainments. The granting of a make-up exam is solely at my discretion. If your absence is approved, you will take the missed exam immediately following the final exam. All make-up exams will cover the same material as the original exam; however, make-up exams will be entirely in essay format. You will not be allowed to leave the classroom between completion of the final and make-up exams. B. Assignment Policy The written assignment is due at the beginning of the class period for which it is assigned. Late written assignments will receive a 10% grade deduction for each whole or partial 24 hour period following the due date and time. (For example, an assignment worth 50 points and due on Wednesday, January 1, at 6:00 p.m. is turned in at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3. The assignment would automatically be docked 20% 10 points because it was turned in two whole or partial 24 hour periods following the due date and time.) Any late point deductions are in addition to points deducted as a result of the actual evaluation/grading of the assignment. The written assignment is considered turned in when I am presented with a hard (i.e., paper) copy. Written assignments found in my mailbox will receive point deductions calculated from the time the assignment was due to the time that I physically retrieve the hard copies from my mailbox. There are no exceptions for the written assignment policy even in the event of an emergency. You are encouraged to turn in a hard copy of the written assignment before the date it is due; once I receive a hard copy of your written assignment, I will assume responsibility for keeping it safe until it is graded and returned to you. C. Grading Your grade is based on the total number of points you earn during the semester while completing the following course requirements: 1. Exams (60 points each): Four exams will be administered. Each exam will consist of multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or essay questions. Each exam will cover all new material presented since the previous exam (or, for the first exam, since the beginning of the course); in other words, exams will not be cumulative. 2. Written Assignment Specialized Topic in Clinical Psychology (60 points): A description of the written assignment is found in the Specialized Topic in Clinical Psychology document posted on Blackboard. 3. Class Participation (10 points): From time to time, opportunities for participation in demonstrations, role plays, or other in-class activities will be made available. Participation in all opportunities is not required to earn all possible points; however, participation in at least one of these offerings is recommended as the minimum level of effort for securing all points. Grades will be determined by the following point allocations; percentages are listed only for reference. Grades will not be rounded up or curved. Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 4 of 7
Percentage Points Exam 1 60 points A 100-90 300-269 Exam 2 60 points B 89-80 268-239 Exam 3 60 points C 79-70 238-209 Exam 4 60 points D 69-60 208-179 Written Assignment 50 points F 59-0 178-000 Class Participation 10 points Total Points 300 points VI. COURSE SCHEDULE The following course schedule is a good faith estimate of topics to be covered during the semester. Any changes to the course schedule will be announced in class and/or posted on Blackboard. Note: * indicates reading on Blackboard (Course schedule on next page) Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 5 of 7
(Week) Date Topics Readings Assignments/Exams (1) 8/24, 8/26 Introduction Clinical Psychology: Definition Syllabus Ch. 1 (2) 8/31, 9/2 (3) 9/7, 9/9 (4) 9/14, 9/16 (5) 9/21, 9/23 (6) 9/28, 9/30 (7) 10/5, 10/7 (8) 10/12, 10/14 and Training Evolution of Clinical Psychology Current Controversies Ch. 2 Ch. 3 9/7 Labor Day No Class Current Controversies (cont.) Ethnical Issues Ch. 5 Ethical Issues (cont.) Conducting Research Ch. 6 Exam 1 Diagnosis and Classification: DSM-5 Diagnosis and Classification: DSM-5 (cont.) The Clinical Interview Ch. 8 Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment Exam 2 General Issues in Psychotherapy Ch. 7 * History of the DSM *DSM-5: Introduction, Use of the Manual Ch. 9 Ch. 10 Ch. 11 (9) 10/19, Psychodynamic Ch. 12 10/21 Psychotherapy (10) Humanistic Psychotherapy Ch. 13 10/26, 10/28 (11) 11/2, Behavioral Psychotherapy Ch. 14 11/4 (12) 11/9, Cognitive Psychotherapy Ch. 15 11/11 (13) 11/16, 11/18 (14) 11/23, 11/25 Thanksgiving 11/23, Break No Class 11/25 (15) Clinical Child and Adolescent Ch. 17 11/30, Psychology 12/2 Health Psychology Ch. 18 (16) 12/7, Health Psychology (cont.) 9/21 Exam 1 (Ch. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, other readings) 10/12 Exam 2 (Ch. 7, 8, 9, 10, other readings) Group and Family Therapy Ch. 16 11/18 Exam 3 (Ch. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, other readings) 11/30 Written Assignment Due Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 6 of 7
12/9 Forensic Psychology Ch. 19 **EXAM 4 (Ch. 17, 18, 19, other readings) scheduled during finals week by the University (December 14-18) Dr. Murphy PSYC 450-001 Fall 2015 Page 7 of 7