Postgraduate Course: Applied Developmental Psychopathology (CLPS11037)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Clinical Psychology |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This module will present students with current models of developmental psychopathology and abnormal development for a range of common psychological and neuropsychological disorders. The module will cover problems across the age range including anxiety, depression, conduct problems alongside autism spectrum disorder and disorders of attention. For each of these areas students will develop a clearer understanding of the ways in which these disorders develop, the risk factors involved and the potential protective factors. The course will also guide students through the current evidence base related to the treatment of these disorders.
Through a range of media including lecture, video and case study, students will develop a critical awareness and understanding of the associated social, interpersonal, cognitive, emotional and behavioural patterns, and the impact these can have on the individual child and the family. Students will also consider the importance and the impact of social, emotional and cultural context on the development of psychological difficulties, with a focus on family functioning.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
¿Conceptualise, analyse and present the essential theoretical models of developmental psychopathology and abnormal psychology
¿Demonstrate extensive, detailed and critical understanding of pathways to abnormal development including the influence of social, emotional and biological factors
¿Demonstrate the critical and reflective application of a balanced understanding of risk and resilience factors in children and adolescents who present with significant psychopathology
¿Critically appraise the impact of abnormal development on the wider functioning of the individual child and the family
¿Reflect on the current theoretical basis for clinical practice and apply different conceptual frameworks to individual clinical presentations, and the evaluation of clinical services.
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Assessment Information
| One essay at end of course (100%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Charles Marley
Tel: (0131 6)51 3982
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Course secretary | Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
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