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Clinical and Health Psychology (VPUPK_293)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Jeļena Koļesņikova
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Psychology
Objective
To develop understanding of the concepts of clinical and health psychology, biopsychosocial approach to illness and health, to deepen the understanding of the work of a psychologist in the healthcare system, as well as to improve skills in using psychological assessment and support methods/interventions.
Prerequisites
General psychology, biological principles of psyche and psychophysiology. Clinical psychology, health psychology, pathopsychology, psychological assessment.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students explain the terminology of clinical and health psychology.
Skills
1.Use correct concepts of health and mental illness.
Competence
1.Discuss the concepts of health and disease.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 1 | Master's | Limited choice |
Planning period:Year 2023, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 1 | Master's | Limited choice |
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology | 1 | Master's | Limited choice |
