This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of clinical psychology, designed specifically for undergraduate students. You will explore the history, roles, and responsibilities of clinical psychologists while examining the scientific methods used to understand and treat mental health disorders.
The curriculum covers key areas of practice, including clinical assessment, diagnostic interviewing, and the application of standardized psychological tests. You will be introduced to major therapeutic frameworks—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and Humanistic approaches—and discuss how these interventions are applied across diverse populations.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in the ethical standards of the profession and a critical understanding of how research informs evidence-based clinical practice.
Key topics include:
- History and evolution of clinical psychology
- Assessment and diagnostic classification (DSM-5/ICD)
- Theories of psychotherapy and intervention
- Ethical and professional issues in practice
- Specialized areas like health psychology and neuropsychology
- advanced psychopathology: deep dives into personality disorders and co-morbidity.
- Teacher: Dr. Neha Tewatia Jaral
Introductory course to Psychology designed for undergraduate first year students. it includes: perspectives, history, attention, perception, memory, reasoning etc.
- Teacher: Ayushi Grover