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Florida
International University
College of Education
Fall 2002
Course
Title: MHS 6802 Personality Theories
Credits: Three (3)
Instructor: Maureen Kenny, Ph.D.
Office: EB 238B
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:00-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 3:00-5:00
p.m
Phone:
(305)348-3506
E mail: kennym@fiu.edu
Texts
Corey,G.
(2001). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
(6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson.
The
accompanying student handbook is not required but would be of great
benefit to the student. It contains reviews of the material, exercises
and sample test items.
Goals
This course will provide basic coverage of theories of personality
in the psycho dynamic, humanistic, and learning traditions. Of particular
interest are theoretical explanations of how "normal" and "abnormal"
personalities develop. Theories will be critiqued and compared with
special emphasis on intervention strategies designed to assist individuals
in growth and development. Students will become familiar with the
most prevalent theories of personality and their clinical applications.
Competencies
The student will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Students
will improve their knowledge of the basic facets of the major
personality theories and acquire -- from the text and from their
own reading-- an updated perspective of the theories.
- Students
will expand their awareness of the treatment modalities suggested
by the various theories and of current assessment of the efficacies
of these modalities.
- Students
will engage in a forum for exchange of information and ideas gained
from reading the text
and from other selected sources including the
Internet and videos.
- Students
will express their learning experiences verbally and in written
form through the examinations and in class discussions.
The
following Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Education Programs (CACREP) competencies will be achieved in
this course:
Standard
1: Professional Identity
Standard
2: Human Growth and Development
Standard
5: Helping Relationships
The
following Florida Educators Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)
competencies will be achieved in this course:
FEAP
2: Communication
FEAP
5: Diversity
FEAP
6: Ethics
FEAP
7: Human Development and Learning
Methods
of Teaching and Learning
Lecture, class discussion, video taped counseling demonstrations,
visual materials, handouts, and reading of assigned text. In addition,
students are encouraged to view the syllabus on the instructors'
webpage for a listing of Web sites that are related to class materials.
http://www.fiu.edu/~kennym).
Course
Requirements
Students
are required to complete the weekly readings below and be prepared
to discuss them in class. In addition, there will be two exams and
six pop quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. Students
are expected to be present at each class meeting. The quizzes will
be given in the first fifteen minutes of class and no extra time
will be allotted. Students who miss class cannot make up the quizzes
and will miss out on video presentations.
Grading
for the course is as follows:
Midterm
Exam 33.3%
Final Exam 33.3%
Quizzes 33.3% |
100-94
=A
93- 90 = A-
89-86=B+
83-80=B
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79-76=C+
75-73=C
70-72=C-
69-66=D+ |
Calendar
of Assignments
| Date |
Topic |
Assigned
Reading |
| 08-29 |
Introduction
& Overview
Nature of Personality Theory
The
Counselor and Values
Issues
Faced by Beginning Couselors
Avoiding Burnout
|
Ch.
1 & 2 |
| 09-05 |
Ethical
Issues in Counseling
Decision
Making
Confidentiality
Informed
Consent
Assessment
|
Ch.
3 |
| 09-19 |
Psychoanalytic
Therapy
Freud's
Contributions
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Freud
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Ch.
4 |
| 09-26 |
Adlerian
Therapy
Alfred
Adler
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Adlerian Therapy
|
Ch.
5 |
| 10-03 |
Existential
Therapy
Viktor
Frankl
Rollo
May
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Existential Therapy
|
Ch.
6 |
| 10-10 |
Person
Centered Therapy
Carl
Rogers
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Three Approaches to Psychotherapy II
|
Ch.
7 |
| 10-17 |
Midterm
Exam |
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| 10-24 |
Gestalt
Therapy
Fritz
Perls
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Three Approaches to Psychotherapy I
|
Ch.
8 |
| 10-31 |
Reality
Therapy/Choice Therapy
William
Glasser
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Glasser and Linda
|
Ch.
9 |
| 11-07 |
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy
Albert
Ellis
Aaron
Beck
Theory
and Techniques
Film:
Ellis
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Ch.
11
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| 11-14 |
Guest
Lecture: Behavior Therapy
Theories
and Techniques
Film:
Arnold Lazarus
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Ch.
10 |
| 11/21 |
An
Integrative Approach
Eclectic
Approach
Film:
John Norcoss
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Ch.
14 |
| 11/28 |
No
class- Thanksgiving |
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12/05
12/12
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Family
Systems Therapy
Films:
Family Therapy Theories and Tres Madres
Final Exam
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Ch.
13 |
Note**Students
with a physical impairment or other learning difficulty that necessitates
special circumstances or devices in the classroom or when taking
examinations, should consult with the professor regarding their
special needs. The Office of Disability Services for Students offers
a variety of services to assist students needing such accommodations
and students are encouraged to contact this office. They can be
reached at Graham Center 190, 348-3532.**
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