Course Syllabus

 Clinical Psychology - Syllabus

Fall  2021

Instructor Contact

Instructor	Monique Levermore,   Ph.D.
Office	UP  Suite 4016 Sanford/Lake   Mary Campus
Office   Hours	Mondays  12:30pm – 2:00pm Virtual via Conferences
Phone	407-708-2825
E-mail	Monique.Levermore@ucf.edu

 

 

Course Information

Course Name	Clinical Psychology
Course ID & Section	CLP   3302
Credit Hours	3
Semester/Year	Fall   2021
Location	Webcourses/Online

 

Course Description

This course provides the student with an overview of approaches to psychopathology, methods of clinical assessment, and various approaches to individual and group counseling. The history of clinical psychology as well as an understanding of ethics and professional issues will also be emphasized.

Course Objectives

• Students will be able to describe various approaches to psychopathology in the field of clinical psychology.
• Students will evaluate and compare and contrast methods of clinical assessment.
• Students will differentiate between the roles and responsibilities of psychologists relating to different activities in the field.
• Students will understand the history of clinical psychology and apply ethical guidelines to various professional issues in the field.

Required Text

• Clinical Psychology Science, Practice and Diversity (5th Edition) - Andrew Pomerantz

Supplemental Texts

None

Course Requirements

Students will be responsible for the following assignments:

• Quizzes
• Various assignments
• Discussion Groups
• Final Project/Portfolio

Missed Assignments/Make-Ups/Extra Credit

No makeup examinations will be offered; however, extra credit assignments will be extended as necessary to provide a make-up opportunity.

Evaluation and Grading

Students will be evaluated on the basis of  quizzes,  a final portfolio, various assignments and participation in the form of Discussions.  The content of the quizzes will be drawn from material contained in the assigned readings.  The quizzes will be equally weighted and they will be worth (15%) of your final grade. The final project will be worth 35% of your grade,  and various assignments 25%, class participation in the form of discussion 25%.  The total will equal 100%. You will receive feedback on assignments within three days of submitting the assignment.

The final letter grade will be determined by the following distribution:

Letter Grade	Points
A	93   – 100 points
A-	90   – 92 points
B+	87   – 89 points
B	83   – 86 points
B-	80   – 82 points
C+	77   – 79 points
C	73   – 76 points
C-	70   – 72 points
D+	67   – 69 points
D	63   – 66 points
D-	60   – 62 points
F	59   and below

 

 

 

Assignment	Percentage of Grade
Assignment   1  - Various	25%
Assignment   2 - Quizzes	15%
Assignment   3  -Discussion	25%
Assignment   4 - Final  Portfolio	35%
Total	100%

 

Required Statement Regarding COVID-19

• University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classes
• To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces including classrooms (https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf. Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden Rulefor student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.
• Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality
• Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.
• COVID-19 and Illness Notification
• Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.
• Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html)
• Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

 

• In Case of Faculty Illness

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.

 

• Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Attendance Policy

Attendance in all discussion groups is mandatory and graded by your participation in online discussions.  Each unexcused absence will result in a 5 point deduction off of your final grade. If you feel that an absence was unavoidable, you must request in writing through Webcourses to the instructor for consideration that it be excused.  In addition, students are responsible for all information and announcements (including changes in this syllabus) posted at Webcourses.

Academic Honesty

Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else. I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for one person that will not apply to everyone.

 

Consequences

• UCF faculty members have a responsibility for your education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to infringements of academic integrity. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student's official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, seehttp://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade. 
  
  For more information about UCF's Rules of Conduct, see http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/.

Accommodations for active duty military students

If you are a deployed active duty military student and feel that you may need a special accommodation due to that unique status, please contact your instructor to discuss your circumstances.

 

Statement regarding emergency procedures and campus safety

Note that there are several places where the language here suggests that instructors insert course specific/room specific language.  If you just copy/paste, then, it may read awkwardly.

• Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise in our class, we will all need to work together. Everyone should be aware of the surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.
  • In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
  • Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Please make a note of the guide’s physical location and consider reviewing the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html. 
  • Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes from each of your classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency.
  • If there is a medical emergency during class, we may need to access a first aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those items are located in this building (http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/workplacesafety.html)
  • To stay informed about emergency situations, sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to ucf.edu and logging in.  Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the tool bar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on your Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including your e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
  • If you have a special need related to emergency situations, please speak with me during office hours.
  • Consider viewing this video about how to manage an active shooter situation on campus or elsewhere. You CAN Survive an Active Shooter (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with accessibility concerns. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with accessibility concerns who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has provided the professor with appropriate documentation  to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Accessibility Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

 

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

 

Note:  Important Dates

 

Date	Event
Friday, August 27, 11:59 p.m.	Drop Deadline
Friday, August 27, 11:59 p.m.	Add deadline
Friday, October 29, 11:59 p.m.	Withdrawal Deadline