Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (C8512)
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Module C8512
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The broad aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the main diagnostic categories of psychological disorders, the major theories of causation and approaches to treatment, and to encourage you to appreciate the links between theory and treatment of those disorders.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Case Study | T2 Week 9 | 40.00% |
| Review Paper | T2 Week 5 | 30.00% |
| Presentation | T2 Week 12 (15 minutes) | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Teaching | LECTURE | 1 hour | 333333000000 |
| Spring Teaching | SEMINAR | 2 hours | 001001000001 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Jennifer Rusted
Convenor, Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/2316
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