Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC504
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
Explore evidence-based approaches to treating the most common adult mental health problems and gain the skills you need to effectively support people in clinical settings.
Studying this unit, you will be introduced to psychological interventions employed in the most common adult mental health problems, exploring the range of theoretical and applied features of the major schools of psychotherapy.
You will focus on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behaviour therapy, including a variety of specific clinical skills. You will also examine the empirical literature related to treating adult mental health disorders.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 April 2024 | 12 April 2024 | 1 day | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 1, Online | Mandatory online intensive school for online students only (Master of Professional Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical) Rule C entry). Concurrently with PSYC503. |
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the major schools of psychotherapy and the theoretical and applied differences between them, with the ability to communicate this effectively to others;
- analyse and evaluate empirically validated treatments of major psychological disorders;
- demonstrate skills in the delivery of evidenced-based psychologcial interventions to a variety of clients in culturally responsive ways for the treatment of major psychological disorders and problems;
- use autonomy and judgement in evaluating and selecting specific psychological interventions and clinical skills in the treatment of psychological problems widely available across disorders; and
- apply skills in case conceptualisation and articulate a treatment strategy based on this analysis, that contribute to life-long application in a professional career.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Conceptualisation Essay | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Disorder-specific Intervention and Case Conceptualisation Essay. It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 3500 |
| Clinical Skills Assessment | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Assessment of competency in clinical intervention skills during a simulated therapy session.It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Treatment Planning Assessment | Yes | 30% | All offerings | The Treatment Planning Assessment is a take-home exam identifying and planning Psychological Interventions. It is mandatory to pass this assessment task in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders: A Step-By-Step Treatment Manual
ISBN: 9781462547043
Barlow, D.H. (ed), Guilford Publications 6th ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
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