James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PY6105:03

Doctoral Seminars in Health Psychology

Townsville HECS Band 1

39 hours workshops. Full year. Limited Attendance.

Available to students admitted to the Doctor of Psychology program.

Staff: Dr M Caltabiano.

The focus of this subject is on the development of additional knowledge and skills in the field of health psychology. Seminars will be conducted through a combination of traditional, video and audio-conference and internet formats. Topics will be based upon a basic core of readings on advanced health psychology topics and topics of particular interest to individual students. Workshops may form part of the content.

Learning Objectives:

  1. acquire knowledge and skills consistent with the ability to intervene with complex or less common disorders in clinical settings;
  2. demonstrate the ability to analyse the clinical literature and develop new skills or greater knowledge as a result.

Assessment by written reports (60%); seminar participation (20%); practical skills (20%).