PSYCHOL 7133 - Psychopathology and Clinical Practice
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | Semester 1 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Restriction: | Available to M Psych (Clin) and PhD/MPsych(Clin) 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 7130 and PSYCHOL 7131 |
Assumed Knowledge: | Psychology Honours degree and relevant undergraduate introductions to abnormal psychology and evidence-base practice |
Assessment: | Assignments & examination |
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
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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Semester 1 | Tue 12/03/2024 | Thu 21/03/2024 | Fri 03/05/2024 | Fri 07/06/2024 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
14759 | SE01 | 20 | 10 | 27 Feb - 2 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | |
23 Apr - 4 Jun | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | Note: These classes will be held in Hughes 527. |