Module Details

Module Code: PSYC9005
Title: Clinical Theory & Research
Long Title: Clinical Theory & Research
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module gives the student an opportunity to further their theoretical understanding and consolidate theoretical links to their clinical practice. Thought is given to the nature of human development and its impact on emotional and psychological development and well being and the role Art/s Therapies have in addressing these needs within various client groupings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define a comprehensive understanding of Art Therapy theoretical development
LO2 Debate the wider cultural influences from allied professions and approaches to the clinical practice of Art Therapy
LO3 Systematically enquire into aspects of Art Therapy practice, theory and research using skills in literature search, retrieval and appraisal.
LO4 Detail and apply a critical awareness of psychological development and human pathology and its relationship to Art Therapy practice
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Dev Psychology, Biological development, Piaget's Theory, Vygotsky's social contextualism, Bruner's Cognitive Learning Theory,Erikson's Psychosocial stage
Research Methodologies
Ethical & professional issues of research within the Arts & Psychological Therapies. Qualitative and Quantative methods/ case study approaches
Theoretical papers
A series of theoretical papers covering Art Therapy practice are presented exploring issues of Psychodynamic thinking e.g Transference/ Triangular relationship in Art Therapy/ Directive and non directive approaches in Art Therapy
Art Therapy Theory Practice
Introduction to theoretical practice within a range of clinical practices inc, Psychiatry, Learning Disabilites, Education with both adults and children. Approaches to group work: closed/ open groups/ Theme centered and time directed groups.
Art as Therapy
Art within the wider social context and it's role as a 'Healing Art' as used within health contexts. Children's art development.
Disability Issues
An exporation of disability through social and medical models and their relationship to current thinking.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Submission of draft essay
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Theoretical Essay
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Research enquiry & tutorial support Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lecture Contact Art Therapy Studies & Developmental Psychology Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Student theoretical paper presentations Every Month 1.50 6
Lecture Contact Developmental Psychology Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Assignment research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 12.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carr, A. (2015), Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-113880613].
  • Malchiodi, C. (1998), Understanding Children's Drawings, Guilford Press, New York, [ISBN: 9781572303720].
  • Kapitan, L. (2010), An Introduction to Art Therapy Research, Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 9780415829038].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Dryden W. (2013), Dryden's Hand book of Individual Therapy, 6th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 978-144620137].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ATHPY_9 Master of Arts in Art Therapy 2 Mandatory