2022-2023 / PSYC0008-1

Introduction to clinical psychology

Duration

20h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in psychology and education : speech and language therapy3 crédits 
 Bachelor in psychology and education : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Maria Elena Brianda

Coordinator

Maria Elena Brianda

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course aims at introducing students to the history and practice of clinical psychology.

  • Beyond theoretical notions, concrete examples will be used throughout the course sessions.
  • A summary and a conclusion will also be offered to students at the end of the term.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • to have a clear and appropriate representation of the history, purpose and contexts of clinical psychology as well as the identity and training of the clinical psychologist;
  • to develop clear, precise and appropriate illustrations of basic concepts in clinical psychology from the various bibliographical sources;
  • to know the main methods in clinical psychology and to appreciate their resources and limitations;
  • to reflect on the benefits and limits of applying the principles of the evidence-based practice to clinical psychology;
  • to understand, know and integrate the essential concepts of each clinical approach.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  • Ex cathedra courses
  • eLearning

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Presential and online

Recommended or required readings

  • Slides
  • Personal notes
  • Articles and book chapters will be provided to students.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Additional information:

Written exam - in presence - in January, June and August.

Work placement(s)

None

Organizational remarks

   

Contacts

Maria Elena Brianda: Mariaelena.Brianda@uliege.be

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