Desired Results

ESTABLISHED Transfer
GOALS Students will be able to independently use their learning to…

This course will Students will have a basic understanding of the causes of mental-health disorders, identifying
introduce you to the the symptoms of mental illness, be able to name the most common mental illnesses and their
various mental prognosis. Understanding the symptoms of mental illness can help these students provide the
appropriate resources for individuals who are seeking assistance in the home, work, or school
disorders as defined
environment.
by the American
Psychiatric Meaning
Association and UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
other mental-health Students will understand that…
experts in the  What are the common classifications
United States. You of antidepressants?
will learn about the  Perspectives and definitions of  What are the differences between a
symptoms of each normal and abnormal differ in psychologist and a psychiatrist?
disorder, as well as world cultures.  How are mental-health disorders and
the etiology,  Some cultures believe abnormal their treatment perceived among
assessment, and mental/emotional conditions are eastern and western cultures?
treatment of each not always illness’s or
 Why is the DSM IV necessary for
malevolent.
disorder. You are mental-health professionals?
 Ethical issues in the workplace
asked to consider and school;
the myriad factors
that contribute to
current Acquisition
conceptualizations Students will know… Students will be skilled at…
of mental illness, as  You will be introduced to
well as the standard assessment practices
scientific, legal, and  Identify symptoms of for the diagnosis of mental
ethical issues disorders and criteria for disorders
pertaining to diagnoses  You will develop competency in
 Consider common factors of the use of the DSM-V for the
abnormal
etiology of each disorder classification of psychopathology
psychology.
 Determine the cultural  You will be provided with an
relevance of each disorder overview of the symptoms,
 Verbalize your thoughts about demographic features, and
treatment and typical progression of major
conceptualization of each forms of psychopathology
disorder

Stage 2 – Evidence and Assessment

Evaluative Criteria Assessment Evidence
PERFORMANCE TASK(S):
Students will be
evaluated on their Students will work in groups to practice and give solutions to case studies. The case studies
usage of and will be written in APA format, no less than 4 pages, with in-text citations. Students will
understanding of include a treatment plan, prognosis, and a list of local resources for their subject in the groups’
research methods and case study.
explaining abnormal
behavior and OTHER EVIDENCE:
psychological states.
Students will have a total of four test. The highest three scores will be used, and the
 lowest score will be dropped. Homework will consist of the definitions for each
module and are due on the day of the test. A group project will be assessed as part of
class participation and the end of course assessment.

Stage 3 – Learning Plan

Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction

Student will be put into 4 groups and will be assigned a module to study. Students will then separate from their home
groups and will be placed with members from other module groups to study and use peer learning to go over all 4
modules. For example, all groups should include members from each module, no two students from the same module
will be in the same group unless there are extra students. Students will remain in these mixed-module groups until the
end of course.