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Advanced Psychopathology (PSYC90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Prof Kim Felmingham
Overview
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This subject presents a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to the examination and evaluation of various competing theories of aetiology; maintenance and treatment of psychological problems/disorders that commonly present to clinicians. It adopts a case-based methodology for examining how theoretical models apply to case formulation and treatment planning for different adult disorders. The conceptual strengths and weaknesses of these theoretical positions will be examined and discussed, and their empirical status will be evaluated.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Critically evaluate theoretical models of adult psychological disorders on the basis of empirical literature.
Skills
On completion of this subject students should demonstrate skills in:
- Applying advanced psychological knowledge of psychological theories of aetiology and maintenance of disorders, recovery processes, precursors and sequelae of psychological disorders, including incidence, prevalence, risk, protective and maintenance factors to inform case formulation and treatment planning.
- Apply advanced knowledge of psychopathology and relevant international diagnostic taxonomies to case formulation and treatment planning, including severe, complex and chronic mental illness
Application of Knowledge and Skills
- On completion of this subject, students should be able to apply their advanced knowledge of theory and skills in assessment and treatment of psychopathology to consider culturally diverse client presentations, and more complex clinical presentations.
Generic skills
Written and interpersonal communication skills;
Analytic, synthesizing and problem-solving skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- 527CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- 080CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- GD-CLINPSY Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An examination
| End of semester | 80% |
An essay
| Mid semester | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of at least 80% attendance at all coursework and seminar activities associated with this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kim Felmingham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours of lectures per week for a 12-week semester Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Kim Felmingham
Time commitment details
85 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None. A series of readings will be provided.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy Course Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Last updated: 31 January 2024