Clinical Psychopathology (PSYC7191)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Schools
Medical School, Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Companion
PSYC8301
Restricted
MPsychClin, MClinPsyClinNeurPsy and DPsych
Assessment methods
Case study, clinical competencies assessment, client role-play descriptions and exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Fiona Maccallum (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Fiona Maccallum
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The aims of the course are to provide students with (i) a working knowledge of descriptive psychopathology, a basic understanding of nosology, current aetiological theories of major psychiatric syndromes, and (ii) a set of practical skills for assessing adult psychopathology. On completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate a critical appraisal of major classificatory systems, a critical appraisal of predominant models of aetiology and psychopathology and accurate and clear documentation of assessment. The course assessments, tutorials and lectures are integrated with clinical practice in the professional placement, therefore PSYC7191 must be undertaken concurrently with a placement course.
