EDCP 614 - Personality Theories in

 Counseling and Personnel Services

Term Two DE (October 2002 - March 2003) - WebTycho

 

Credit: 3 semester hours credit.  Required course for the Master of Education and Master of Arts in Counseling and Personnel Services.

 

Instructor: Dr. Jim Calvin, who: took over 100 undergraduate semester hours (and got B.A. degree) and took two graduate EDCP courses, from UMUC, on Okinawa; got Ph.D. at Kent State; is a Board Certified licensed clinical psychologist; served 27 years in the United States Navy - 9 years enlisted and 18 years as a clinical psychologist and health care manager; and has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses since 1990.         

Dr. Calvin’s e-mail - primary: saltenpoint@prodigy.net

  - secondary: jcalvin@faculty.ed.umuc.edu

Dr. Calvin’s address - Dr. J. Calvin, P O Box 936, Barnstable, MA 02630

 

Class Location - WebTycho.  Please check, by November 1st, to ensure that you are enrolled in the Class, and accessing WebTycho.

Office Hours - use WebTycho for general issues (that the whole class can read); for personal issues, e-mail or write me.

 

Required Texts:  1) American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Ed. B Text Revision).  Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.  2) American Psychological Association (2001).  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5^th Ed.).  Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.  3) Schultz, D. & Schultz, S. (2001). Theories of Personality (7th ed.).  Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

 

Course Goals and Purpose.  This course is designed to provide an overview of the major personality theories, including psychodynamic and neopsychoanalytic, life-span, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, social learning, and limited-domain.  We study the causes and nature of personality deviation and psychological disorders.  Through the study of DSM-IV, we will examine the symptomatology associated with the major psychiatric disorders, and analyze the possible theoretical exaplnations of symptoms.  We study the relationship between personality theories and psychotherapeutic interventions, with a brief introduction to psychopharmacology.

       

Course Objectives.  The objectives of this course are for students to gain and demonstrate an understanding of:

1. Major Personality Theories

2. Ways of researching and studying personality

3. Child, adolescent and adult disorders

4. How the various theories help us understand etiology of disorders

5. The basis of effective and ineffective coping skills and social support

6. How theoretical understanding helps formulate counseling interventions

 

Evaluation.  Grades will be given based on mastery of course objectives, class (WebTycho) participation, weekly written assignments, and one research/theoretical paper.

 

Mastery of objectives will be tested by a “Take Home” Final Examination, during the week of March 2nd - 7th.  The Final will be worth 20 points, and will consist of essay questions.

       

Because we are working on the internet (WebTycho), class participation is significant!!  You are expected to read the required readings by the beginning of the appropriate week, then must log onto WebTycho, submit work and comments, and respond to others - weekly (except during Holiday/Christmas/New Years break)!  Participation is worth 20 points.

 

WebTycho assignments - There will be assignments to be posted, each week (except 12/22 - 1/17).  These assignments are listed in the week by week assignments section, below.  “Due date” means midnight, on the due date, in your time zone.  WebTycho assignments will include a case study.  For the case study, each student will submit a report, 2-3 pages in length, and will include: the name of the client, background information, precipitating event, symptoms, 5 Axis diagnosis, reasons for choosing the diagnosis, theoretical explanation of that disorder, and tentative ideas for further assessment and treatment.  You will be further reminded, AND can ask questions about, upcoming weekly assignments, week by week.  Please do not be tardy with work.  WebTycho assignments count for 40 points.

 

Important note - for WebTycho assignments and for written projects - you should include, in your work and research, researching Web Sites.  Some relevant Web Sites will be posted within our WebTycho class.

 

There is ONE written project, 7 - 10 pages (“double spaced”): A paper on “Your Theoretical Approach.”  The paper should be a summation, based on your understanding of the various theoretical approaches and your life experiences, of which theory best “fits” your personality as a prospective counselor.  The paper should include: Which theory do you identify with and why?; What (for YOU) are this theory’s strengths?; What are this theory’s weaknesses?; What do you consider adaptive behavior?; What would the goals in a counseling relationship be?; and, any personal reasons for identifying with this theory. The Written Project is DUE on February 1, 2003; and is worth 20 points.

Here are a few basics to consider when composing your paper: Clearly state, in the introduction, just what it is that you intend to accomplish.  Illustrate your beliefs and points with evidence B theoretical and personal.  If you are speaking about yourself, use evidence from your experience to document your position.  If you are making theoretical points, cite the textual passage, research, or theory that supports your argument.  Summarize, at the end of your paper.  Because effective writing is a critical part of your education, essay work should be clear and concise, with proper grammar and spelling.  Your paper should also be in proper APA format and properly referenced.

 

GRADES AND GRADING: Students who wish to excel in this course must give evidence of critical thinking, and demonstrate an ability to thoughtfully compose and carry out the written assignments.  Students should interact with their fellow students (and ME!) in WebTycho Topic Areas.  Diversity of opinion is encouraged; it will serve our learning if we respect each other, and the values and opinions of each of us.  If we cultivate an atmosphere in which we can challenge ourselves and each other, supportively, we will all learn and grow!

 

   

           

Grading Summary:	%
WebTycho Assignments	40
Participation	20
Paper B due 2/1	20
Final Exam	20
Total	100

 

                 

Course GRADES will be given as follows: 90-100 points - A; 80-89 - B; 70-79 - C

Students are reminded of UMUC=s policies on academic dishonesty and plagiarism, and UMUC’s penalties for same - including course failure and/or dismissal.

 

Students with special needs are requested to discuss their situation with the Professor, so that reasonable accommodation may be addressed.

 

In addition to formal course requirements, personal journaling is strongly encouraged.

 

CONFIDENTIALITY - Because self-analysis is so important to promote understanding ourselves, and therefore important to counseling, each of you will be introspecting and analyzing yourselves.  This is a course that will involve some self-examination and degrees of sharing personal information with the class. Therefore, students must be sensitive to the right to privacy of other students.  It is important to be discrete and appropriate in your personal sharing in our “classroom”; therefore be VERY mindful of what personal information you post onto WebTycho (which goes to each of us, anENTIAL!  During the first week of class, you MUST go to the Topic Area titled “Self-Disclosure and Confidentiality” and AGREE TO the terms of self-disclosure and confidentiality in this course.

        

COURSE CALENDAR

 

Week 1 - November 4 - 9, 2002 - WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, SYLLABUS, GETTING STARTED, and WHY STUDY PERSONALITY

Reading – None, this week

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week One” - SEVEN INDIVIDUAL Projects, to be posted by 11/9:

      1. Questions for Jim - questions about syllabus, assignments, etc.

      2. Go to the Topic Area titled “Self-Disclosure and Confidentiality” and AGREE TO the terms of self-disclosure and confidentiality in this course

3. Read my Introduction (Topic Area – Jim’s Introduction).  IN THAT TOPIC AREA, respond to my Introduction by answering the following TWO questions: How does my Introduction of myself relate to the issues of self-disclosure and confidentiality?  And, what else would you like to ask about ME?

4. Introduce YOURSELF - in the Topic Area “Student Introductions”

5. Respond to the Introductions of at least TWO of your fellow students, in the Topic Area “Student Introductions”

6. In the Topic Area “Why Study Personality,” briefly answer the following question: How does the study of Personality Theory relate to the practice of counseling?

7. Read my thoughts in the Topic Area “My philosophy on this Course and on Distance Education”; post any thoughts or questions you have.

 

Week 2 - November 10 - 16, 2002 - PERSONALITY DEFINITIONS & RESEARCH and PSYCHOANALYTIC & NEOPSYCHOANALYTIC THEORIES

Reading - Schultz & Schultz, Chapters 1 - 4

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Two” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted:

1. Questions for Jim - questions about definitions, concepts, etc.

2. Post your answer to this question, in the Topic Area “Why do research?”: Why do we do research in Personality?  Due 11/13

3. What are two major concepts of Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 11/14

4. RESPOND to the postings of TWO of your fellow students on Freud’s Theories (#3, above); post those responses by 11/16

 

Week 3 - November 17 - 23, 2002 - NEO-PSYCHOANAYTIC THEORIES, NEEDS, and LIFE-SPAN APPROACH

Reading - Schultz & Schultz, Chapters 5 - 8

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Three” - FIVE INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted:

1. Questions for Jim - questions about definitions, concepts, etc.

2. What are two major concepts of Neo-Psychoanalytic Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 11/21

3. RESPOND to the postings of TWO of your fellow students on Neo-Psychoanalytic Theories; post those responses by 11/23

4. What are two major concepts of Life-Span Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 11/21

5. RESPOND to the postings of TWO of your fellow students on Life-Span Theory; post those responses by 11/23

 

Week 4 - November 24 - 30, 2002 - TRAIT and HUMANISTIC THEORIES

Reading - Schultz & Schultz, Chapters 9 - 12

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Four” - FIVE INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted:

1. Questions for Jim

2. What are two major concepts of Trait Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 11/28

3. RESPOND to the postings of TWO of your fellow students on Trait Theory; post those responses by 11/30

4. What are two major concepts of Humanistic Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 11/28

5. RESPOND to the postings of TWO of your fellow students on Humanistic Theory; post those responses by 11/30

 

Week 5 - December 1 - 7, 2002 - COGNITIVE, BEHAVIORAL, and SOCIAL LEARNING APPROACHES

Reading - Schultz & Schultz, Chapters 13 - 16

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Five” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted (this week, ONLY your postings - NO responses to others):

1. Questions for Jim

2. What are two major concepts of Cognitive Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 12/7

3. What are two major concepts of Behavioral Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 12/7

4. What are two major concepts of Social Learning Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 12/7

 

Week 6 - December 8 - 14, 2002 - LIMITED-DOMAIN APPROACH, USING DSM-IV, and GARF

Reading - Schultz & Schultz, Chapters 17 - 18; DSM-IV pp 1-37, 814-816

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Six” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL projects to be posted:

1. Questions for Jim

2. What are two major concepts of Limited-Domain Theory that you PERSONALLY find most valuable in YOUR future counseling?  Post your response by 12/12

3. Post a response to this question, “Why do we use diagnostic codes, and why do we use the five axes?”  Post your response by 12/12

4. RESPOND to TWO of your classmates’ postings, on either of the above questions; post those responses by 12/14

 

Week 7 - December 15 - 21, 2002 - PERSONALITY, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, AND THE MEDIA

Reading - NONE this week

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Seven” - THREE INDIVIDUAL Projects:

1. Questions for Jim

2. Mass Media Project - Investigate mass media treatment of personality and psychopathology

3. Post a 1/4-1/2 page report on your mass media project, due 12/21

 

 

HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS BREAK - December 22 to January 17, 2003

 

 

Week 8 - January 19 - 25, 2003 - SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS and IMPULSE DISORDERS

Reading - DSM-IV pp 191-222 and 663-677; Case Study

Project/Assignment - Under Topic Area “Assignments B Week Eight” - TWO INDIVIDUAL Projects:

1. Questions for Jim

2. Case Study Report - due 1/25 (see guidelines, above in syllabus, for doing the Case Study Project, on a case scenario which I will post on WebTycho, about 12/12; the instructions will be repeated under the Topic Area “Assignments - Week Eight”

 

(Reminder - Your Paper is due 2/1)

 

Week 9 - January 26 - February 1, 2003- DSM-IV pp 345-400

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Nine” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL projects to be posted:

1. Questions for Jim

2. Which Theory, in your opinion, best explains Depression, and why?  Post your response by 1/30

3. RESPOND to TWO of your classmates’ postings, on the above Depression question; post those responses by 2/1

4. Your Term Paper is due 2/1.  Term Paper can be: a) e-mailed to me, as an Attachment; or b) mailed in to me (but if mailed, MUST be put in the mail to reach me by 2/1)

 

Week 10 - February 2 - 8, 2003 - ANXIETY DISORDERS and ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS

Reading - DSM-IV pp 429-476, 679-683

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Ten” - THREE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS to be posted:

1. Questions for Jim

2. Which Theory, in your opinion, best explains Anxiety Disorders, and why?  Post your response by 2/6

3. RESPOND to TWO of your classmates’ postings, on the above Anxiety Disorder question; post those responses by 2/8

 

Week 11 - February 9 - 15, 2003 - PERSONALITY DISORDERS, EATING DISORDERS, and DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

Reading - DSM-IV pp 685-729, 583-594, 519-532 

Project/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Eleven” - THREE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (NO RESPONSES to fellow students, this week):

1. Questions for Jim

2. Which Theory, in your opinion, best explains Eating Disorders, and why?  Post your response by 2/13

3. RESPOND to TWO of your classmates’ postings, on the above Eating Disorder question; post those responses by 2/15

 

Week 12 - February 16 - 22, 2003 - CHILDHOOD/ADOLESCENT DISORDERS, DEMENTIA, AMNESTIC DISORDERS, SCHIZOPHRENIC AND PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, and PARAPHILIAS AND GENDER DISORDERS

Reading - DSM-IV pp 39-50, 147-157, 172-174, 297-334, 566-581

Project/Assignment - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Twelve” - TWO

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (NO RESPONSES to fellow students, this week):

1. Questions for Jim

2. Pick ONE of this week’s Major Disorders, and post your thoughts - Which Theory, in your opinion, best explains that Major Disorder, and why?  Post your response by 2/22

 

 

Week 13 - February  23 - March 1, 2003 - PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS, CLASS SUMMATION, and STUDY/REVIEW WEEK

Reading - Drug Information - will be posted under Topic Area “Psychotropic Drug Information”

Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Thirteen” - TWO IDVIDIUAL Projects:

1. Questions for Jim

2. Post your response to this question: “What is your role in assessing the need for, and/or recommending psychotropic drugs, for your client?”  Post your response to that question by 2/28 (NO responses to other students required)

 

Week 14 - March 2 - 7, 2003 - ****”Take Home” FINAL EXAM***

 

 

A personal note from Dr. Calvin: Welcome to each of you!!  In these difficult times, I must emphasize the importance of counseling and of supporting each other.  I look forward to working with each of you in this challenging course.  There is a great deal of material to learn and digest. Please read the Schultz & Schultz text, and later the DSM-IV reading, by the beginning of each week.  You will find that the first weeks go very quickly, and they can easily be overwhelming because of the amount of material.  The books (Schultz & Schultz and DSM-IV) are easy to read and interesting.  So, GOOD READING!!!!!

 

President Bush Senior used to say, “Read my lips!”; here is MY “read my lips”: I am here to help you, support you, and encourage you - to do your own personal growth - in knowledge, counseling theory, and personally.  Do NOT be bashful about asking for feedback, advice, and counseling; this is “WHY I AM HERE”!!!

SEE YOU “IN CLASS”!!

 

QUESTIONS??? - about the Syllabus, or anything: ASK!!!!