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PSY-20062 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

PSY-20062 - Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy Theory
Coordinator: Nicola Marsh Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33317
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

In this module, you will be introduced to the history, science, and theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). You will be introduced to CBT interventions and associated psychological and behaviour processes when working with common mental health problems, such as depression, phobias, anxiety, etc. You will develop your understanding of CBT by engaging with and critically reviewing the empirical research around cognition and the application of therapeutic techniques.

Aims
This module aims to introduce you to the history, science, and theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). You will learn about CBT treatment interventions and processes when working with common mild/moderate mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, etc. You will also develop your understanding of CBT by engaging with and critically reviewing empirical research.

Intended Learning Outcomes

discuss key aspects of Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy theory: 1
describe and discuss approaches of CBT for common mental health problems: 1,2
evaluate current research around CBT theory: 1,2

Study hours

11x 2 hour scheduled classes
11x 1 hour asynchronous learning activity
40 hours preparing and completing Assessment 1
40 hours preparing and completing Assessment 2
37 hours doing independent study and wider reading

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Case Study weighted 50%
Review of case studies
Students will use their CBT knowledge and understanding to review a presented case study of a client assessment, including a review of the measures used, based on empirical evidence around CBT, as well consideration of the appropriateness of the approach for the problem. Students will choose 1 case study from a range. Word count 1000

2: Assignment weighted 50%
Report
Students will write a 1000 word report comparing two mental health conditions that have been discussed as part of this module. Students will discuss and compare how CBT can be used for the different conditions, critiquing the effectiveness for each. Students will not be able to use the same material they used for Assessment 1.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 17 May 2024