Clinical Psychology with Adults

Course code PSYC6503Units 10Level 6000Faculty of Science and Information TechnologySchool of Psychology

Introduces students to the aetiology and assessment of the more common disorders of adults, including adjustment disorder, bereavement, depression, and the anxiety disorders. This teaching is integrated with instruction on methods of intervention, including pharmacotherapy and individual, couple and group psychotherapy, for these problems. Not to be counted with PSYC6602.

Available in 2014

Callaghan CampusSemester 1
ObjectivesAt the conclusion of the semester students will be able to:

1. Identify the factors determining the formation and maintenance of the more common psychological disorders of adults.
2. Develop appropriate treatment plans for the amelioration of the problems of adults.
5. Implement treatment plans and evaluate their success.

1. Adjustment disorder
2. Depression and suicide
3. Phobias
4. Panic disorder
5. Generalised anxiety disorder
6. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
7. Post-traumatic stress disorder

The course will also involve teaching on the following:

8. Pharmacotherapy
9. Marital and group therapies
Replacing Course(s)PSYC6602 Clinical Practice - 10 units
TransitionNot applicable
Industrial Experience0
Modes of DeliveryInternal Mode
Teaching MethodsProblem Based Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written AssignmentsEssay
Presentations - IndividualIn-class oral presentation of a clinical 'problem'/case study.
Compulsory Components
Timetables2014 Course Timetables for PSYC6503