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Qualification Exam

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:25:28
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUPK_110LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:PsychologyTarget Audience:Psychology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Sandra Mihailova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)12Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures24
Classes (count)0Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic theoretical courses in psychology and professional specialization courses and practices: observation practice, research of cognitive processes in practice, research of personality in practice, psychological counseling in practice and development of psychological strategies in practice.
Objective:
To check the competencies and skills of bachelors in the profession and the ability of bachelors to assess the process of development of their competencies and skills during their studies, as well as their professional development plan.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Compilation of knowledge of psychologyLectures12.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Read the indicated sources systematically. Search, selection and analysis of theoretical sources in the context of the qualification exam case drawn. Case preparation for presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
1) Development of psychological strategy according to the case 2) Analysis of the results of the case of psychological research 3) Analysis of the transcription of psychological counselling 4) Self-reflection. The presentation and the presentation itself are also evaluated. Presentation of one's competence development and further professional development (professional continuing education plan)
Final Examination (Full-Time):National degree examination
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:According to the case description, the theoretical substantiation of psychological interventions is performed, the choice of theoretical approach to work with a particular client is substantiated, the chosen psychological methods and interventions for work are critically analyzed.
Skills:According to the case description, the client is evaluated and an appropriate theoretical approach to work with the relevant group of patients is chosen. Creates a psychological research and strategy plan for a specific client, taking into account the client's specifics, age and potential risks. Appropriate interventions are selected and used. Critically analyzes and evaluates the process and outcome of psychological counselling.
Competencies:Psychologist's methods, techniques and interventions are applied in accordance with the specific client and goal. Analyzes the results of psychological counselling. Performs self-reflection.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Bannister, A. & Huntington, A. (2008). Communicating with Children and Adolescents: Action for Change. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
2Barber, V. (2011) Creating children's art games for emotional support. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
3Greenman, Craig (2008) Expression and Survival : An Aesthetic Approach to the Problem of Suicide. Iegūts no ProQuest Ebrary.
4McWilliams, N. (2011). Psychoanalytic Diagnosis. Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Process (2nd edition). NY, London: The Guilford Press
5Bite, I., Mārtinsone, K., & Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
6 Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU.
7Mārtinsone, K., Lasmane, A., & Karpova Ā. (2016) Psiholoģijas vēsture. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
Additional Reading
1Hooley, J.M., Butcher, J.N., Nock, M.K., Mineka, S. (2016). Abnormal Psychology (17th edition). Pearson Education Limited
2Gazda, G.M., Ginter, E.J., Horne, A.M. (2000). Group counseling and group psychotherapy. Theory and application. Allyn & Bacon.
3Klorer, P. G. (2012). Group Approaches with Sexually Abused Children. Ed. Malchiodi, C. A. Handbook of Art Therapy. New York: The Guilford Press.
4Elbrecht, C. (2012). Trauma Healing at the Clay Field: A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Other Information Sources
1Rehabilitation Counselling Bulletin