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Counselling & Psychology

scripts by means of extensive group reading, discussions and debates.

PSY 411-2 Honours Research Project I & II
2 Terms; 6 Credits
Honours Research Project is an alternative for students deciding not to take Research
Thesis effective from 2013-2014. This course requires students to integrate their knowledge of
psychology through the research process. Students conduct psychological studies on a
specific domain in psychology and practice their research skills. Students choosing Honours
Research Project are required to make up 3 credits by selecting a 3-credit departmental
elective from a list of advanced departmental (seminar-based) electives.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (SERVICE COURSES)

COUN 110A Personal Growth
1 Term; 2 Credits
This course aims at promoting self-awareness and developing essential ingredients of
psychological health such as creativity, emotional and interpersonal competencies and the
capacity to participate in community life. It helps to sensitize students to an understanding of
themselves as individuals and as members of a social group, society or culture. At the
individual level, a well-adjusted human being is one who is aware of his/her strengths and
limitations as well as potentialities for growth.

PSY 390 Psychopathology
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to expose the students to the diversity of the field highlighting the in-
teractions among neurophysiological, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and sociocultural
factors in the study of psychopathology.

Note: For the descriptions of courses not listed under the Department of Counselling and
Psychology, please refer to their respective Departments for details.

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