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COUN 470 Application in Psychopathologies
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is one of the advanced elective courses in semi-seminar format aiming to
facilitate students to have a more in-depth understanding of psychopathologies and various
psychological disorders. Students will have an opportunity to apply the learned knowledge
from pre-requisite courses via numerous real clinical cases discussion in class. They will also
be assigned to read some articles relating to contemporary issues regarding psychopatholo-
gies. The materials will allow students to integrate other counselling skills and psychology
theories into their practice as well as research. Students are highly required to exercise their
critical thinking skills in relation to the mental health context within the Hong Kong culture.
Along the course structure, students are also encouraged to read and re-exam the various
criteria of selective psychological disorders on the DSM-5. The lecturer will assist students to
identify different etiological aspects relating to psychopathologies as well as to form a rather
practical resolution plan. Hence students will have to think about management issues in
relation to conceptualization.

PSY 100 Introductory Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a panoramic view on the versatility and diversity in psy-
chology. Students will be introduced to the major findings, theories and controversies in this
field.
At the completion of the course, it is anticipated that students will be able to:
a) recognize and identify major schools and perspectives in psychology;
b) clearly differentiate between various research methods in psychology;
c) name major theories in various fields of psychology;
d) apply the skills of critical analysis;
e) work effectively as part of a team; and
f) correctly use in-text citations, quotation marks and create a References page conforming
to APA style criteria.

PSY 101 Core Competencies in Psychology
1 Term; Non-Credit Bearing
This course aims to promote self-awareness and to develop core competencies within
first-year psychology students with the view of helping them manage and excel in their
academic pursuits. It also provides an opportunity for students to identify the potential
challenges commonly faced by university students, and to learn essential skills in managing
these challenges. Students will also be guided to develop a healthy lifestyle and good learning
habits that can facilitate their personal growth and learning at the tertiary level.

PSY 103 Statistics for Social Sciences
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles for un-

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