Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (PSYT90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
May
May
Overview
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This unit is intended to give a brief introduction into the theoretical underpinnings of the main forms of CBT and provide a solid background in the practical applications of CBT in relation to common psychiatric disorders for which CBT is an appropriate treatment.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the empirical foundations of CBT approaches, the theories of personality and psychopathology according to the major CBT approaches
- Have the skills to be confident in the assessment, formulation and management of common psychiatric disorders according to CBT principles
- To be able to communicate an understanding of CBT treatments compared to other therapies and assist patients in making informed treatment decisions
- To be able to critically evaluate the evidence base for CBT in relation to multiple disorders.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Workplace Based Assignment: Practice CBT techniques (approx 10 min) & Complete associated worksheet (approx. 500 words), during semester (40%)
- A 1500 word case study with a brief formulation and management plan, due within 3 weeks of teaching period end date (60%)
- Attendance: 75% of sessions (for face-to-face students) OR 75% completion of online modules (for online students) (Hurdle requirement)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- May - Online
- May - On Campus
Principal coordinator Robert Blair-West Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 6 weeks x 3.5-hour seminars Teaching period 12 May 2017 to 16 June 2017 Last self-enrol date 19 May 2017 Census date 26 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 June 2017 Assessment period ends 7 July 2017 May contact information
Time commitment details
85
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAP), subject to applicants meeting the entry requirements for the course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychiatry Course Master of Psychiatry - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022