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PY310: Issues in Clinical Psychology
| Module Title | Issues in Clinical Psychology |
|---|---|
| Module Code | PY310 |
| Module Tutor | Michelle Huws-Thomas |
| School | Natural and Social Sciences |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass PY214 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | The module covers four key areas: children and adolescents; adult mental health; the elderly; and learning disability. Practising clinical psychologists also contribute to lectures. |
| Indicative Syllabus | Diagnosis and classification of mental health disorders Theories, models and interventions Anxiety and Neroses Eating disorders PTSD Mood disorders and depression Schizophrenia and Psychoses Ageing and Alzheimers |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module, students should be: a) able to understand the application of the principles of clinical psychology across the lifespan b) familiar with both assessment and treatment approaches appropriate for a variety of behavioural and/or emotional problems c) able to define the role of the clinical psychologist across a variety of settings
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact 16% Student private study 84% Methods include lectures, video analyses and case studies. |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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