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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.

Assignments are due by 11:59 PM (ET) on the last day of the lesson unless otherwise noted. 
Lesson 01: Abnormal Behavior
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 1, pages 3-33
Assignments:
  • Academic Integrity Form
  • Lesson 1 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 3)
Lesson 02: Ethical and Legal Issues
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 17, pages 587-617
Assignments:
  • Lesson 2 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 4)
Lesson 03: Assessment And Diagnosis
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 3, pages 79-106

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Use of the Manual
  • Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention
Assignments:
  • Lesson 3 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 3)
Lesson 04: Anxiety Disorders (Part 1)
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 5, pages 135-160

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Anxiety Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 4 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 5)
Lesson 05: Anxiety Disorders (Part 2)
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 5, pages 160-175

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 5 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 2)
  • Exam 1 
Lesson 06: Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 6, pages 177-208

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 6 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 3)
Lesson 07: Somatic and Factitious Disorders
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 7, pages 211-226

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 7 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 2)
Lesson 08: Dissociative Disorders
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 7, pages 227-243

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Dissociative Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 8 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 2)
Lesson 09: Depressive Disorders
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 8, pages 245-272

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Depressive Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 9 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 2) 
Lesson 10: Bipolar Disorders
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 8, pages 272-284

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Bipolar and Related Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 10 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 2) 
  • Exam 2 
Lesson 11: Suicide
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 9, pages 287-321
Assignments:
  • Lesson 11 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 4)
Lesson 12: Schizophrenia Spectrum (Part 1)
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 12, pages 395-424

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 12 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 3) 
Lesson 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum (Part 2)
Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 12, pages 424-432

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 13 Discussion Forums (complete 1 of 2) 
Lesson 14: Traumatic Brain Injury
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 13, pages 435-460

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Neurocognitive Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 14 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 3) 
Lesson 15 Sleep-Wake Disorders
Readings:

Textbook 

  • Chapter 13, pages 460-469

Textbook (DSM-5 Desk Reference)

  • Sleep-Wake Disorders
Assignments:
  • Lesson 15 Discussion Forums (complete 2 of 4) 
  • Final Exam 

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