Courses & Units

Psychological Assessment and Intervention PSY324

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit offers a systematic approach to understanding psychological symptoms and psychopathology. Theoretical models of psychopathology, as well as psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions will be explored. Consideration is given to a range of psychological assessment and intervention strategies and how these can be applied across a range of contexts. Particular emphasis is given to cognitive-behavioural and counselling interventions. Additionally, this unit is designed to provide students with foundational skills and knowledge relevant to pre-professional training. Students will develop practical skills and knowledge to a foundational level of competence in relation to psychological assessment, interview skills and professional psychological practice.

Summary

Unit name Psychological Assessment and Intervention
Unit code PSY324
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Cynthia Honan
Available as an elective?
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 12/7/2021 10/8/2021 30/8/2021 17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Compare and contrast the psychological assessment process in the context of clinical and non-clinical populations.
  • Illustrate how cultural factors affect decisions about psychological assessments and interventions.
  • Apply critical psychometric knowledge in the development of psychometrically sound standardised assessment tools
  • Illustrate how distinct psychological intervention techniques can influence psychological functioning

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090701 $1,812.00 $850.00 $993.00 $2,445.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

PSY223

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA305

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly

1 x 2-hour workshop fortnightly

AssessmentTest or quiz (10%)|Assignment (40%)|Assignment (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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