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PSY40650

Academic Year 2024/2025

Psychological Interventions (PSY40650)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Aidan McKiernan
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed to introduce and enhance students’ understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical implementation of a range of psychological interventions. Students will be encouraged to critically analyse the evidence base for each intervention as well as the range of professional skills required for its implementation. Students will also be expected to engage with the ethical issues inherent in the implementation of psychological interventions and demonstrate their awareness of the cultural sensitivities required for their implementation with diverse groups. The specific interventions covered in the module will vary from year to year.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of the professional skills and techniques necessary for the appropriate implementation of various psychological interventions
Critically analyse the evidence base for a range of psychological interventions
Understand and describe the ethical issues and cultural sensitivities relevant to the implementation of psychological interventions with diverse groups

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

25
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module uses a range of teaching and learning approaches including lecture-based teaching, peer and group work, role-play and in-class tasks. Teaching approaches vary with the content/topics of each lecture.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

This module is for graduate students only on the M.Psych.Sc. programme


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 2. Please chose ONE case study from three provided and outline an overview of an intervention you think would best suit the client and their difficulties. Week 15 Graded Yes

70

 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 1. Choose FOUR of the topics listed below and write a brief summary of the intervention: CBT, ACT, MBCT, Jungian, Narrative, CFT Week 15 Graded Yes

30

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback for all written assignments will include a grading rubric, outlining areas of strengths and weaknesses of the assignment. For the case study at the end of the semester, additional feedback comments will be added to the grading rubric. For in-class activities, informal feedback will be provided via peer-assessment and lecturer feedback.

Name Role
Dr Paul D'Alton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Louise McHugh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Niki Nearchou Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Helen O'Connell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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