Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
A fundamental aspect of developing clinical psychology knowledge and skills is the ability to identify, critique and integrate information covering key issues and debates in the current field. This course is structured to help you develop these essential skills while building your understanding of key aspects of the theoretical knowledge underpinning the application of clinical psychology.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Clinical Psychology involves the integration of fundamental psychological science, theory, clinical knowledge and skills for the assessment, formulation, treatment, evaluation, teaching and research of psychologically-based distress/mental health issues. Clinical Psychology continues to develop and evolve as a profession, highlighting key issues and areas of rich debate relevant both to the ongoing progression of psychological theory and applied practice.
Initially, exploring the role of the Clinical Psychologist, the course then aims to develop a deep and applied understanding of the links between fundamental psychological theory and current clinical practice. Next, key issues and debates in current Clinical Psychology will be considered and debated. This will be achieved through tuition, workshops, directed self-study, experiential exercises (including role-play), poster presentations, a written assignment, group tasks and class debates. Key topics include the history and evolution of the Clinical Psychologist role, Fundamentals of Psychological Science and current issues and debates.
Students will be required to provide feedback and commentary to their peers in a variety of ways and will receive feedback on their contributions to group tasks and activities.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st attempt: Written Assignment critiquing working models in clinical psychology (60%); Poster presentation on the evidence base for key mental health conditions (40%).
Resit: Students will be able to resubmit failed elements of coursework. Existing pass marks will be carried forward.
Group Task setting up a hypothetical treatment evaluation study.
Feedback on assessments will be provided according to University procedures. It is anticipated that this will be in the form of written feedback for the written assignment and poster presentation. Verbal feedback will be provided for participation in the class debates and group task.
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