COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

Course Details

Course Number: SOWK 4313  Section Number: 01

Summer I 2011

Location: Martin Hall

Classroom Number: 106

Days & Times:

8:00 TO 9:50 a. m. Monday through Thursday

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Sands, R. (2012). Clinical Social Work Practice in
MSU Faculty Member
Carol Bisbee   
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Course Objectives

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVS:

Graduates demonstrate the ability to:

 

Objective B-1 (P.O. )

Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge and skills related to client’s age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, material status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.

 

            Objective B- 2 (P.O. )

Students will be able to identify the forms and mechanisms of historical and current discrimination and oppression and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice.

 

 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

1.)  define the mental health delivery system

2.)  discuss the historical evolution of mental health services with attention on human diversity issues and the use of institutionalization as a means of oppression.

3.)  analyze the impact of mental illness on special populations, families, communities  and society

4.)  identify key features of the mental health system in Texas

5.)  apply the strengths perspective to understanding mental illness

6.)   reduce stigma surrounding mental illness in our society

  

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME:

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

1.) discuss how services are provided to people with mental illness in the least restricted environment

2.) discuss the history of mental health policy in the United States

3.) give an overview of mental health services in the community such as Assertive Community Treatment, Case management, Supportive Housing, and Psycho- Social Rehabilitation

4.) demonstrate a knowledge of how mental illness and mental health policy impacts individuals, families, communities, and society

5.) demonstrate an understanding of client empowerment by utilizing the strengths perspective

6.) discuss how society views people with mental illness and how this view impacts the mental health delivery system


Course Expectations

 

MEASUREMENT OF OUTCOMES:

There will be four exams. The tests will be based upon the assigned readings, lectures, speakers, videos and class discussions. At the discretion of the instructor, there maybe pop quizzes. A grade of a "C" or better indicates the student has completed the educational objectives.


Grading Standards

 

GRADE POINT SCORE SYSTEM:

Exam I      =         100 points                                                                                                                          400--360=A                                                            

Exam II     =    100 points                   359--319=B                

Exam III  =    100 points                   318--278=C    

Exam IV   =     100 points                   277--237=D

Total Points= 400 points                     236--0=   F                                


Final Exam6/30/2011  

Submission Format Policy

 

 

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Methods may include lectures, discussions, guest speakers, small group presentations and videos. Classroom participation is encouraged.


 

Attendance is critical to the accomplishment of the learning objectives. More than three unexcused absences may result in the student being administratively dropped from the class roll. Excused absences will be evaluated by the instructor. After five absences the Dean of students will be notified. The student will either be dropped from the class or lose twenty points per absence after the fifth absence.

 

The instructor supports the Midwestern State University policy regarding students with disabilities provided the instructor is aware of the situation. Any student with disability that interferes in their ability to participate in the provided classroom experience is requested to bring the situation to the attention of the instructor and/or the Counseling Center. Confidentiality will be upheld.

Students are expected to do the assigned readings in preparation for each class. Only in that way will the student be prepared adequately to participate in active listening and in discussion.



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

 

There will be no make-up exams unless the student provides a written medical or other significant excuse. A student leaving the classroom for any reason during an exam, will turn in the exam as On Scantron sheets mark hard and erase well as there will be ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES after exams are scored.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

For more that five absences, the student will lose twenty points per day.THERE ARE NO EXCUSED ABSENCES IN THIS CLASS. After 3 absences a student alert is sent to the Dean of Students and the student maybe dropped from class or loses points.

Good Attendance maybe rewarded with extra points!


Other Policies

 

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

When the professor starts speaking, the class members will become quiet. Rude or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. With the exception of an occasional tardy arrival to class students are expected to be in class and on time. Anyone arriving to class after attendance has been taken, will be counted as absent. Students shall not arrive to class late on days when there are invited speakers.

Students are expected to abide by the N.A.S.W. professional code of ethics and behave in a respectful manner to fellow students and faculty. Students behaviors may be discussed among social work faculty and the coordinator of the social work program.

A student maybe dropped from class with an "F" if the student's behavior is disruptive in class.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.