Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - PSYC 371 D100

Intervention: Process and Outcome (3)

Class Number: 3163

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 15, 2020
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201 and 241. PSYC 270 (or 370) is recommended.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Reviews the major approaches to psychological intervention in terms of theory, practice and outcome evaluation. The course will examine both the scientific and practitioner components of intervention.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will cover topics related to psychological intervention in clinical psychology. The following topics will be reviewed: systems and theories of psychotherapy, issues in psychological practice, and issues in research on psychological interventions. Subsequently, this course will cover several approaches to psychological intervention, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral approaches. The course also will cover several current and innovative approaches to psychological treatment. Lectures, readings, and clinical examples will illustrate both the theory and practice of evidence-based treatments for psychological problems and disorders. This course is not designed to teach students how to implement or conduct psychological treatments. Those skills are acquired in the context of extensive training in graduate school.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course is designed to give you important information about psychological treatments and to help you learn to think about psychological treatments in interesting and different ways. The goal is that, by the end of the course, you will be able to (a) understand and describe a few key theories of psychological treatment; (b) understand and describe the science behind psychological treatments and work with this information to figure out how to study treatments and evaluate peoples’ claims and research studies on treatments, and (c) understand and describe the theories and practices of treatments used for common disorders.

Grading

  • Weekly Quizzes: 45%
  • Discussion Participation: 30%
  • Written Assignment: 25%

NOTES:

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

REQUIREMENTS:

Materials relevant to the week 's topics will be posted weekly on Monday's, and once posted they will be available throughout the duration of the course.  Weekly quizzes are an exception, and must be written Mondays at 2:30 pm on Canvas.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textook for this course.  Readings will be posted on Canvas.  Students will need access to a computer with internet connection to complete this course.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.