ABNORMAL, CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

PSY2ACH

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this unit students will be introduced to a variety of conditions outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-TR with the aim of defining the characteristics of each condition and offering treatment options across various schools of thought. The curriculum also includes key topics from clinical and health psychology with an aim of preparing students to better understand the more prevalent public health concerns. Students will have access to hypothetical cases in tutorials and will be able to choose an essay topic from a short list to research.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB)

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PSY2PYA, PSY2PYB, PSY3PYA, PSY3PYB

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 372

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words)40
Exam (2 hours)Hurdle requirement: 75% tutorial attendance50
Oral Presentation (15 mins)10

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 372

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words)40
Exam (2 hours)Hurdle requirement: 75% tutorial attendance50
Oral Presentation (15 mins)10

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 372

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words)40
Exam (2 hours)Hurdle requirement: 75% tutorial attendance50
Oral Presentation (15 mins)10