PSYC 2313

Subject: PSYCHOLOGY
Course No. and Title: PSYC 2313 Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Credit Value: Three (3) credit hours
Course Description:

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.
Prerequisite:

Introductory Psychology (6 ch) or permission of instructor.
Course Author:

Diane LaChapelle, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, UNB
Course Features:

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.
Course Format:

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.
Course Texts:

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
Assignments & Examinations:
Midterm Examination (multiple choice and short answer) 32%
Final Examination (multiple choice and short answer) 32%
Book Report 16%
Quizzes (multiple choice) 20%
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Total Marks 100%
Time Limit: Six months
Fees:

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Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.
Methods of Payment:

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Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
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