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PSYCHOL 7233 - Psychopathology and Clinical Practice

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 4310
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.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19298 SE01 10 1 28 Feb - 4 Apr Tuesday 9am - 12pm  
25 Apr - 6 Jun Tuesday 9am - 12pm  
Note: These classes will be held in Hughes 527.