Oklahoma
State University
Psychology
4183
Issues in Clinical
Psychology
Meeting times: MWF 10:30-11:20am
Instructor: Cynthia Hartung, Ph.D.
Office: 405 North Murray
Office phone: 405-744-7495
E-mail: cmhart@okstate.edu
Office hours: Mon & Fri 2:30-3:30pm
Teaching Assistant: Allison
Aosved
Office: 309 North Murray
Office phone: 405-744-9062
E-mail: allisoncara@care2.com
Required Textbook: Nietzel,
M.T., Bernstein, D.A., & Milich, R. (1998). Introduction to Clinical Psychology, 5th Edition.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall
Course Requirements: You are expected to attend
lectures and complete reading assignments before class. There will be three
exams each worth 100 points (3 x 100 = 300) and three research review papers each
worth 25 points (3 x 25 = 75). Therefore, the course is worth a total of 375 points.
Grades: Final grades will be
based on total points earned. The instructor reserves the right to curve up on
an exam or paper but grades will not be curved down. The following scale will
be used for calculating final letter grades:
A 90-100% 337-375 points
B 80-89% 300-336
points
C 70-79% 262-299
points
D 60-69% 225-261
points
F <60% 0-224 points
Course Objectives and Format: This course is designed
to provide an overview of the field of clinical psychology including history,
assessment methods, theoretical approaches, intervention modes, empirical
research, subspecialty areas, and ethical issues. This class will consist of
lectures, class discussions, clinical videotapes, and occasional guest
lectures. Students are expected to read the assigned material prior to the
lecture on that material. In addition, students are expected to participate in
class discussions for their own benefit and that of their classmates.
Videotapes will be shown to provide as many real life examples as possible.
Policy on Absences: You are expected to attend class on a regular
basis. Students who attend class regularly tend to earn higher grades than
those who attend sporadically. If you attend class on a regular basis,
participate in class discussions and behave in an appropriate manner in class
you will be given the benefit of the doubt if your grade falls near the cutoff
for a higher grade.
Drop Policy:
08-26-02 Last day to drop a course with no grade
recorded on transcript
11-08-02 Last day to drop a course with a W on
transcript
11-27-02 Last day to withdraw from all courses with a
W or F
Special Accommodations: Any student requiring special
accommodations should contact Dr. Hartung as early as possible in the semester.
I am very willing to work with you and the Office of Student Disability
Services, 326 Student Union, to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to
perform in this class.
Academic Dishonesty: Any instance of academic dishonesty will result
in a grade of F on the test or paper for all parties involved, and may
include a grade of F for the final grade as well. This includes cheating on
exams, plagiarism on papers, and other acts as described in the University
publications.
Exams: Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer
questions. Exam I will be administered during class on September 23rd.
Exam II will be administered during class on October 28th. The
non-cumulative Exam III will be administered during the final exam period on
December 9th from 10:00-11:50am. If you miss an exam due to illness,
or other university excused absence, you must leave a message for Dr. Hartung
prior to the start of the exam. You will be required to provide documentation
for your absence (e.g., doctors excuse, obituary, receipt for towing, etc.)
Make-up exams must be scheduled within 48 hours of the original exam and may
differ in content and format. Failure to follow these procedures will result in
a grade of 0 for the exam.
***You will need to purchase orange NCS answer sheets at the
Student Union Bookstore for use during the exams. The cost is approximately 5
sheets for $.95. You must also bring a #2 pencil to each exam.
Papers: Students will write three research review papers in an
effort (1) to provide exposure to the scientific aspects of clinical
psychology, (2) to provide an opportunity to pursue more detailed investigation
of a particular aspect of clinical psychology, and (3) to enhance ability to
critically evaluate clinical research. You will summarize and critique an
article from a clinical psychology journal. The study must be experimental and
from a peer-reviewed journal. Studies with clinical samples are ideal. Below are
some examples of acceptable journals:
1.
Behavior
Therapy
2.
Health
Psychology
3.
Journal
of Abnormal Child Psychology
4.
Journal
of Abnormal Psychology
5.
Journal
of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
6.
Journal
of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
7.
Journal
of Pediatric Psychology
8.
Journal
of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
9.
Professional
Psychology: Research and Practice
10. Psychological Assessment
If you would like to use
a journal that is not on this list check with the instructor for approval. A
copy of the article must be included
with your review paper. Only articles published in the last five years will be
accepted. Papers must be 1 to 2 pages and must be typed in 12-point font and
double-spaced with 1 margins on all sides. The first review paper will be due
in class on September 4th. Late papers will be accepted for two
weeks after the due date with a 5% penalty per day late. Thus, a student who
turns in a paper four days late will receive a 20% penalty which means that a
B (80%) will be awarded for a perfect paper. The second review paper will be
due in class on October 9th. The last review paper will be due in
class on November 18th. Below is an outline for the research review
papers:
I.
Reference
the article according to APA style
II.
Summarize
article using your own words (½ page
to 1 page)
III.
Describe
strengths of the study (1 paragraph to ½ page)
IV.
Describe
weaknesses of the study (1 paragraph to ½ page)
V.
Describe
clinical implications of the study (1 paragraph to ½ page)
Extra Credit: You will have the opportunity to earn 3 extra
credit points toward your final grade. First, you may earn extra credit by
participating in a research project conducted in the Psychology Department. The
number of hours that you can earn as a participant in a research project varies
depending on the nature of the study. Research hours will be recorded when the
research coordinator provides verification of your participation to the
instructor. Second, you may earn extra credit by attending a departmental
colloquium or other instructor-approved colloquia on-campus. You will earn 1
point for every hour of research, attendance at a colloquium or research
summary. Finally, you can earn extra credit by writing additional research
review papers. Research review papers for extra credit must be turned in by
November 27th in class. Each additional research review paper will
be worth 1 point.
Date |
Class content |
Reading assignment |
Review papers |
|
8/19 |
Introduction
to course |
No
reading |
|
|
8/21 |
History
of clinical psychology |
Chapter
1 |
|
|
8/23 |
History
of clinical psychology |
Chapter
1 |
|
|
8/26 |
Theoretical
approaches |
Chapter
2 |
|
|
8/28 |
Theoretical
approaches |
Chapter
2 |
|
|
8/30 |
Theoretical
approaches |
Chapter
2 |
|
|
9/2 |
Labor
day |
No
class |
|
|
9/4 |
Getting
into graduate school |
Appendix |
**1st review paper due** |
|
9/6 |
Guest
lecturer Dr. Maureen Sullivan |
TBA
|
|
|
9/9 |
Clinical
assessment |
Chapter
3 |
|
|
9/11 |
Clinical
assessment |
Chapter
3 |
|
|
9/13 |
Clinical
interviewing |
Chapter
4 |
|
|
9/16 |
Clinical
interviewing |
Chapter
4 |
|
|
9/18 |
Clinical
interviewing |
Chapter
4 |
|
|
9/20 |
Review Session |
Chapters 1-4
|
|
|
9/23 |
Exam
I |
Chapters
1-4 |
|
|
9/25 |
Exams returned |
No reading |
|
|
9/27* |
Guest lecturer Jill Van Pelt |
TBA |
|
|
9/30 |
Psychological testing |
Chapter 5 |
|
|
10/2 |
Psychological testing |
Chapter 5 |
|
|
10/4 |
Clinical
observation |
Chapter
6 |
|
|
10/7 |
Fall
break NO CLASS |
No
reading |
|
|
10/9 |
Clinical
observation |
Chapter
6 |
**2nd review paper
due**
|
|
10/11 |
Clinical
interventions |
Chapter 7
|
|
|
10/14 |
Clinical
interventions |
Chapter 7
|
|
|
10/16 |
Methods
of psychotherapy |
Chapter
8 |
|
|
10/18 |
Methods
of psychotherapy |
Chapter
8 |
|
|
10/21 |
Psychotherapy
research |
Chapter
9 |
|
|
10/23 |
Psychotherapy
research |
Chapter
9 |
|
|
10/25* |
Review session Alison
Aosved |
Chapters 5-9 |
|
|
10/28 |
Exam II
|
Chapters 5-9 |
|
|
10/30 |
Exams returned |
No reading
|
|
|
11/1 |
Clinical child psychology |
Chapter 10 |
|
|
11/4 |
Clinical child psychology |
Chapter 10 |
|
|
11/6
|
Clinical
child psychology |
Chapter
10 |
|
|
11/8* |
Guest lecturer - Dr.
Doug Scambler |
TBA |
|
|
11/11 |
General or adult psychology |
TBA |
|
|
11/13 |
General or adult psychology |
TBA |
|
|
11/15 |
Health psychology |
Chapter
11 |
|
|
11/18 |
Health psychology |
Chapter
11 |
**3rd review paper due** |
|
11/20 |
Neuropsychology |
Chapter 12 |
|
|
11/22 |
Neuropsychology |
Chapter 12 |
|
|
11/25 |
Forensic psychology |
Chapter 13 |
|
|
11/27 |
Forensic psychology |
Chapter 13 |
|
|
11/29 |
Thanksgiving
Break NO CLASS |
No
reading |
|
|
12/2
|
Professional issues |
Chapter 14 |
|
|
12/4
|
Professional issues |
Chapter 14 |
|
|
12/6
|
Review
Session |
Chapters
10-14 |
|
|
12/9 |
Exam III
|
Chapters 10-14 |
|
*Dr. Hartung will not be
available for office hours on these days.