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PYMIN3-Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (APEL
Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PYMIN1 Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment
Current from: 2020/1
Type of module:
Summary module description:
The Module will enable students to demonstrate their prior knowledge and understanding of:
- Evidence-based psychological treatments and the importance that this occupies in the provision of Psychological Services
- The role of the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence
- Evidence-based psychological treatment and the particular importance of CBT in the treatment of common psychological disorders.
- CBT theory and the key therapeutic skills and strategies used in CBT
Aims:
TheÌýaims demonstrate knowledge and key skills equivalent to study in PYMIN1Ìý
Assessable learning outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Critically evaluate therapies to establish their level of evidence and the resultant level of recommendation by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Identify leading psychological treatments for a range of psychopathology. This will be assessed via the assessment
- Understand the interface between research, clinical practice and the policies endorsed by the Nati onal Health Service
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
N/A - APEL assessment only
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
N/A - APEL assessment only
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Total hours for module | 200 |
Method | Percentage |
Class test administered by School | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
The assessment comprises short open-ended essay style questions to assess the student's ability to comprehend, critique and implement fundamental CBT premises and interventions. Students will have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx
Assessment requirements for a pass:
The assessment will be marked on a pass/fail basis with a 50% pass mark.
Reassessment arrangements:
Student who do not obtain the required pass mark in the assessed work will not be awarded APEL for the module. There is no opportunity to re-sit. Students will be invited to take the module PYMIN1. They will then sit the exam the module as if the first attempt.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 29 June 2020
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