✅ The official course syllabus
✅ The course calendar
✅ How to get help and communication
✅ Technical requirements
✅ Assignment types and grading
✅ Course Policies
✅ How to start the course
I am excited to take this journey through the field of psychopathology with you. In this course, we will cover the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. This is a completely ONLINE course with no required meetings. Please review this page as well as the documents below.
Fall 25 Sec. 4546: August 25 - December 12
In this course, we will journey into the depths of human behavior to understand the complexities of psychological disorders and their impact on individuals' lives. Explore the mental health field by examining the causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches for various psychological conditions. Examine the rich history of abnormal psychology and its evolving perspectives. Together, we will foster empathy, knowledge, and sensitivity towards those experiencing mental health challenges. Join us on this enlightening exploration to gain valuable insights into the human mind and the diverse ways it copes with adversity.
Cummings, J.A. (2020). Abnormal psychology. Saskatoon, SK: University of Saskatchewan Open Press. Retrieved August 25th, 2025, from https://openpress.usask.ca/abnormalpsychology/ CC BY-NC SA 4.0 license.
Plus, other readings as assigned in the course.
PlayPosit is the tool used for interactive lectures. You will need to watch, listen, and participate in pre-recorded lectures.
Quizzes may be used to cover any material in the text.
EdPuzzle is a video-based system with embedded quiz questions.
You will have small group discussions on Pronto and a few written discussion boards
Each written discussion has its own rubric for grading, ranging from 5 to 30 points.
This assignment involves a small group discussion that must be conducted and recorded in Pronto with your assigned group members.
Pronto Assignment Rules
Use the Assigned Groups: Discussions must occur in the Pronto groups I created in Canvas. Do not remove any members from your group.
Recording is Required: All group discussions must be recorded. I will review the recordings to assign grades.
Participation: You must be on camera and actively contribute by speaking during each meeting to receive credit.
Your REPLY or POST is your first submission on the discussion board. It will be your original response to the prompt or question asked.
For every REPLY, you will end by including an open-ended question about the topic covered in the chapter or module for the class.
The RESPOND to OTHERS requirement is when you read one of your classmates' REPLIES/POST and answer the question they included.
The answer must be more than "yes, no, I agree" to earn credit.
You will apply the theories we learn to a variety of cases as a way to demonstrate your mastery of the content.
These written assignments will be done individually and in your small groups.
APA formatting for citations and references will be required in some case studies.
Extra Credit assignments are offered throughout the term to earn up to 3% towards your final grade.