PSYCHOL 7233 - Psychopathology and Clinical Practice
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 4110 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Restriction: | Available to M Psych (Health) and PhD/MPsych(Health) students only or by permission of Head of School |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Pre-Requisite: | PSYCHOL 7230 and PSYCHOL 7231 |
Assumed Knowledge: | Psychology Honours degree and relevant undergraduate introductions to abnormal psychology and evidence-base practice |
Assessment: | Assignments & exam |
Syllabus: |
This unit aims to describe psychological problems as they present and are diagnosed and treated across the lifespan – with special reference to diagnostic systems, ethical principles and pharmacological treatments. On completion of this unit the student will be able to demonstrate: thorough and critical understanding of the most commonly-used diagnostic classification systems (e.g. DSM, ICD) and techniques for diagnostic assessment (e.g. SCID, MINI, psychometric scales); knowledge of the causes, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems from childhood to old age; a basic understanding of the SA mental health system and its supporting legislation; and a critical approach to the research evidence-base and to professional development activities. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4110 | Mon 15/03/2021 | Thu 25/03/2021 | Fri 07/05/2021 | Fri 11/06/2021 |
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Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
14409 | SE01 | 15 | 7 | 2 Mar - 6 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | |
27 Apr - 8 Jun | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | Note: These classes will be held in Hughes 527. |
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