Please note: this course information is a direct copy from academic year 2023-2024. This information has not yet been adjusted to the new annual schedule which will be implemented within the Psychology programme from academic year 2024-2025 onwards. Additional changes in content may follow shortly.
Entry requirements
All 60 ec of first year psychology credits obtained.
Description
This is an advanced course on psychopathology. The course covers phenomenology, aetiology, treatment, and theoretical models of psychopathology. Treatment and biological approaches are also discussed, but are treated in more detail in complementary courses.
Course objectives
Students will:
Acquire deeper knowledge of the aetiology, epidemiology, and potential underlying mechanisms of the most important psychopathological conditions;
Gain insight into the interaction between the science and practice of clinical psychology;
Acquire further knowledge of how to process recent scientific literature into theoretical arguments; and
Work together in translating scientific knowledge into practical advice.
Timetable
For the timetable of this course please refer to MyTimetable
This course is offered twice a year. Students follow the course in one block (Block 1 or 3)
Registration
Education
Students must register themselves for all course components (lectures, tutorials and practicals) they wish to follow. You can register up to 5 days prior to the start of the course.
Exams
You must register for each exam in My Studymap at least 10 days before the exam date. Don’t forget! For more information, see the enrolment procedure.
You cannot take an exam without a valid registration in My Studymap.
Carefully read all information about the procedures and deadlines for registering for courses and exams.
Students who take this course as part of a LDE minor or a premaster programme, exchange students and external guest students will be informed by the education administration about the current registration procedure.
Mode of instruction
8 two-hour lectures and 8 two-hour work group sessions.
Attendance and active participation are required for all work group sessions.
Assessment method
pen/paper exam 30% of the final grade,
participation and homework assignments 30% of the final grade,
essay 40% of the final grade
The Institute of Psychology uses fixed rules for grade calculation. It also follows the policy of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences to systematically check student papers for plagiarism with the help of software. All students are required to take and pass the Scientific Integrity Test with a score of 100% in order to learn about the practice of integrity in scientific writing. Students are given access to the quiz via a module on Brightspace. Disciplinary measures will be taken when fraud is detected. Students are expected to be familiar with and understand the implications of these two policies.
Contact information
Dr Marc Molendijk clinicalpsychology@fsw.leidenuniv.nl