Undergraduate USA-BEHL3032-2022
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology
$2,050 $2,875
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 27 Jun 2022
QS RANKING 2022
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Critically evaluate the various ways of defining the concept of a mental (or psychological) disorder.
- Recognise the typical symptoms of the major psychological disorders
- Suggest effective forms of treatment for management for psychological disorders.
- Analyse and explain the major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the aetiology (causes) of the major psychological disorders.
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- Conceptual Issues in Abnormal Psychology
- Anxiety Disorders
- OCD-related disorders and trauma/stressor-related disorders
- Depressive and bipolar disorders
- Schizophrenia and the psychotic disorders
- Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Addictive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Disorders of Childhood
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Advance your understanding of the classification, description, causes and treatment of major psychological disorders. Explore the concepts of normality and abnormality. You'll be introduced to epidemiology, aetiology, and the treatment of specific psychological disorders, including anxiety disorder, somatoform disorder, mood disorder, substance use disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder, and schizophrenia. You'll also further develop your understanding of the National Practice Standards for the mental health workforce.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.
- Continuous Assessment - 2250 words (50%)
- Invigilated Exam - 2 hours (50%)
Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 02 Sep 22
Abnormal Psychology: Leading Researcher Perspectives, 4th ed. (also available as an eBook, ISBN: 9781760422097)
Rieger, E.
ISBN 9781743766620
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