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The Institution-wide learning goals define the common
ground that unites the programs within the university.
They are purposefully broad so that the various colleges
and schools can continue to develop their unique identities
through varying ways in which the goals are met.
- Effective Communication
Graduates will demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal,
and written communication skills in a wide variety
of contexts, including collaborative activities.
- Self Directed and Lifelong Learning
Graduates will be aware of the limits of one’s
personal knowledge and experience and have an intellectual
interest in scholarly and creative endeavors. Graduates
will actively set appropriate learning goals, pursue
them, and apply the knowledge gained.
- Ethical Reasoning
Graduates will demonstrate a willingness to recognize
the values of others while maintaining one’s
own integrity, and act ethically and professionally
in all endeavors.
- Individuals, Communities and Cultures
Graduates will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity
to the cultural and health practices of individuals
and communities. Graduates will be able to identify
appropriate health related resources.
- Service to the Community
Graduates will understand and value the benefits of service
to the community.
- Influence of Mind, Body and Spirit on Health
Graduates will recognize the inter-relationship of the
mind, body and spirit and the influence of extrinsic
factors on an individual’s health.
- Critical Thought and Knowledge Acquisition
Graduates will acquire, appraise and apply scientific
information. Graduates will contextually organize and
synthesize relevant information to address an issue
or problem.
- Competence in one's Discipline
Graduates will demonstrate competence of appropriate
depth and scope for one's discipline.
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- be familiar with various types of psychopathology.
- understand the importance of the doctor-patients relationship.
- develop his/her own theory of helping, personal chiropractic
philosophy, and the style of doctor-patient relationship
that he/she will use.
- follow a professional assessment format which will help
him/her to correctly refer patients with mental health
and substance abuse problems.
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A. Required Text(s):
none
B. Recommended Text(s):
none
C. Required Materials for Lab:
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- Attend class and take part in class discussions.
- Read and understand all handout material.
- Write a paper on your personal theory of helping and the style of Doctor-Patient relationship that you plan on using. (Details will be given in the first few classes).
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Attend class and take part in discussions
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- There will be a Midterm Examination on the first
half of the course, and a Final Examination that
will cover the second half of the course.
- Each of the tests will consist of 25 multiple
choice questions.
Midterm Examination = 100 points
Final Examination = 100 points
Theory of Helping Paper = 100 points
Total Points = 300
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Guaranteed grades are as follows:
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COGNITIVE DOMAIN
N/A
Conditions:
N/A
PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN
N/A
AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
N/A
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| Weekly
Calendar of Learning Objectives |
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Dates |
Topics/Learning
objectives |
| Week 1 |
May
1 |
Introduction, Course Objectives, Holistic Health, and The Doctor-Patient Relationship
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| Week 2 |
May
8 |
Professional Boundaries |
| Week 3 |
May
15 |
The Doctor-Patient Relationship |
| Week 4 |
May
22 |
Genetics + Environment + Self-structure = Behavior |
| Week 5 |
May
29 |
The
Influence of Emotions, Thoughts, and Beliefs |
| Week 6 |
June
5 |
Stress and Stress Management |
| Week 7 |
June
12 |
Mid-term
Examination
and Guest Speaker
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| Week 8 |
June
19 |
Review
of the Midterm
Psychosocial Stressors |
| Week 9 |
June
26 |
Break |
| Week 10 |
July
3 |
Mood Disorders and Suicide
Psychological Factors in Aging
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| Week 11 |
July
10 |
Nutrition and Mental Health
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Williams
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July
17 |
Coping
and Self-management
Exercising and weight management
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July
24 |
Addictive
Behaviors & Psychosexual Disorders
Theory of Helping; Paper Due |
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Final Exams as scheduled |
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Final Exams as scheduled |
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Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams
may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances
require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced
in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible
for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even
when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss
a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about
any announcements or schedule changes which may have been
made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies
described in the current student handbook, which is available
in the Student Affairs office. |
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Last updated: 27 April,
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