Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Psychology	PSYC 2313	Three (3) credit hours

This course is an introduction to the main theories, research approaches and intervention perspectives of clinical psychology. Topics include professional issues in clinical psychology, concepts and history of abnormality, assessment and diagnosis of psychological disorders 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.

The instructor of this course is an expert in clinical psychology, with over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience. The course provides web links, videos, and learning activities to enhance learning and fulfills three of the 12 required credits in foundations courses toward a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of New Brunswick. This course is also a prerequisite for all upper-year clinically focused courses (e.g., adult or child psychopathology, psychotherapy).

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Instructor: Dr. Diane LaChapelle
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (6 ch) or permission of instructor.

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Learn about the scientific basis for the activities of clinical psychologists and the educational requirements needed to pursue a career in clinical psychology.
• Develop academic/professional writing skills.
• Increase awareness and sensitivity towards the personal experience of mental illness.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 3 x exams (invigilated, 28% each)
• 1 x assignment paper (16%)

The exam(s) for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser). This is a free tool provided with this course. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Starting Winter Term 2025, the exams for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser and Monitor). This is a free tool provided with this course; a webcam is required. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.

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