| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5:30pm-8:00pm | Tu | Tarbutton Hall 218 | Corey Keyes. | HSC. | 4 | 12859 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: Explores the development of conceptions of mental health, both negative (depression) and positive (well-being) forms. Examines the intrapersonal, interpersonal, social and cultural theories, and underpinnings of mental health and well-being.
Semester Details: This course entertains two broad questions within which numerous models, theories, and empirical studies are employed. First, what is the nature and burden of mental illnesses and the benefits of mental health? Second, what are the causes of mental illnesses and mental health? This course employs a bio-psycho-social model of health. We examine mental health in terms of its proximal (biological), medial (psychological), and distal (sociological) causes, which implies that we can and should direct treatments to improve mental health at all three levels.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- All readings can be accessed through the class Blackboard site.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | In early March. | 25% |
| Second Exam | Around late April. | 25% |
| Well-Being Project/Paper | 25% | |
| Classroom Reflection Pieces | 25% | |
| Optional Paper | Students can earn up to 5 extra credit points that can be applied to the computation of the midterm or final exam grade (download the instructions from Blackboard site). |
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