Assessment and Engagement (PSYC0255)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is for those enrolled on the Clinical Associate in Psychology (Adult Mental Health) programme only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module addresses principles and methods of psychological and psychometric assessment for clinical problems. It covers classification systems and developmental/lifespan perspectives and understanding of the conditions that facilitate effective engagement of vulnerable populations in the assessment process. It includes practical skills in conducting clinical assessments and issues of risk assessment and management.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Dissertations, extended projects and projects
Mark scheme: Pass/Fail

Other information

MyAV范 of students on module in previous year: 12
Module leader: Dr Payal Tomlins
Who to contact for more information: caps_msc@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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