Basic Interventions (PSYC90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed to equip students with core knowledge and skills in helping people who are experiencing psychological problems. Such problems may occur when things going awry in a person’s habitual ways of thinking, their behavioural patterns, their emotional functioning, or in their relationships, health, or life circumstances. The focus of this subject is on brief psychological interventions, mostly based in the CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) tradition, that have evidence of effectiveness for a range of common problems and disorders. The psychological interventions covered in this subject are frequently used in Australia and are approved as Focussed Psychological Strategies for those with a Mental Health Treatment Plan under the Medicare Better Access Scheme.
Intended learning outcomes
Skills
On completion of this subject students should demonstrate skills in:
- Selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based behavioural and cognitive interventions on the basis of an initial case formulation, whether for individuals, dyads or carers/dependents.
- Monitoring outcomes following implementation of a range of behavioural and cognitive interventions.
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the historical, theoretical and empirical bases of and support for specific brief interventions;
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe brief interventions that are appropriate to particular clients' needs and determine when more complex interventions are appropriate.
Generic skills
Problem identification and problem solving skills
Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Information integration skills
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- 527CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- 527CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
- 080CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- 080CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- MC-PROPSYC Master of Professional Psychology
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A practical exercise
| Mid semester | 40% |
A written assignment
| During the assessment period | 60% |
At least 80% attendance of all classes and tutorials (based on 12 weeks of lecturing) Hurdle requirement: At least 80% attendance of all classes (based on 12 weeks of lecturing). In case of failure to meet the attendance requirement, additional work related to the missed class activities (e.g., short 500 word essay on missed topic) will be required before a passing grade can be awarded. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Benita Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025