psy2ach abnormal, clinical and health psychology
ABNORMAL, CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
PSY2ACH
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit you will be introduced to a variety of conditions outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 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 you to better understand the more prevalent public health concerns. You will have access to hypothetical cases in tutorials and will be able to choose an essay topic from a short list to research.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrad Wright
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) or by approval from the subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size372
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Wright
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Exam (2 hours; 2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO7 |
Group Oral Presentation (5 min per member; 500-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size372
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Wright
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Exam (2 hours; 2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO7 |
Group Oral Presentation (5 min per member; 500-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size372
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Wright
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Exam (2 hours; 2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO7 |
Group Oral Presentation (5 min per member; 500-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |