PS911: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (2020/21)
Module Code: |
PS911 |
Module Name: |
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology |
Module Credits (CATS): |
15 |
Module Convener |
Fiona MacCallum |
Module Teachers |
Fiona MacCallum |
Module Aims
The module will consider vulnerability and resilience to psychological dysfunction in early life. It will address major psychological disorders of infancy, childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on contemporary developments in evidence-based psychological intervention. Sessions will be led by both academics and clinicians to provide a broad range of perspectives on child and adolescent mental health. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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All Learning Objectives are assessed by all elements of the assessment. |
Module Work Load |
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Module Length |
10 weeks |
Lectures |
10 lectures of 2 hours each |
Attendance |
Attendance at lectures is compulsory |
Module Assessment |
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Assessed work: Exam - 2 hours, open-book |
Weighting: 100% |
Module Programme |
Topics covered on the course will likely include:
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Module Reading List |
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