PSYC 2313

An introduction to the main theories, research approaches, and intervention perspectives of clinical psychology. Topics dealt with include professional issues in clinical psychology, concepts and history of abnormality, theories of psychopathology, assessment and diagnosis of psychological disorders, research perspectives in clinical psychology, and modes of psychotherapy. This course is intended to expose the student to the basic concepts, theories, and issues in psychopathology and psychotherapy for more advanced courses in the clinical domain.

Introductory Psychology (6 ch) or permission of instructor.

Diane LaChapelle, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, UNB

Course content is delivered through Desire 2 Learn and the assigned textbook. For each chapter of the textbook that is covered students will have access to lecture notes and supplemental web links.

Material for this course is presented in discrete sections called Modules. Within each Module students will have access to Lecture Notes and recommended web links related to the textbook chapters that are associated with the Module. Please read the Course Schedule for a detailed outline of which chapters and what information is covered within each Module. You can use this Course Schedule as a check off list to keep track of your progress.

Trull (2012). Foundations of Clinical Psychology. Psyc 2313 ­ University of New Brunswick. Second Custom Edition. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education.

Bell, J. (2007). Rewind, replay, repeat. A memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Center City, MN: Hazelden.

Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664
unb.bkstr.ca

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Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.

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