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Counselling & Psychology

CP 522 Professional Practice and Ethical Issues in Counselling Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course takes a proactive approach to the ethical development of counselling
psychologist-in-training, and to prepare them mentally and psychologically for internships and
externships. Unlike the traditional approach, students will be the active participants, rather
than passive recipients, in exploring and cultivating their professional identity that integrates
their personal identity (e.g., motivation, values, beliefs, vocational background) with the ethical
dimensions of psychology in general and counselling psychology in specific. The course,
therefore, aims at facilitating students to develop sensitivity and intention to reason and act
ethically in their professional activities, and to aspire to grow continuously in their professional
journey.

CP 524 Internship
1 Term; 3 Credits

This module provides students with the opportunity to work in a real clinical environment
under close and intensive supervision. Students are required to practise as intern counsel-
ling psychologists at the Counselling and Research Centre (CRC) of the University, and to
undertake the full gamut of Counselling Psychology tasks, including conducting clinical
interviews, performing psychological assessment, writing intake assessment reports,
preparing treatment plans and group counselling proposals, delivering interventions and
evaluating treatment outcomes. Students will have ample opportunities to consolidate their
clinical and conceptualisation skills and to become more familiarised with professional issues.

CP 525-7 Externship I, II & III
3 Terms; 9 Credits

There are three externships components, each lasting 26 days, making up a total of 78
days or 690 hours. Externship provides students with various opportunities to integrate and
apply theories and approaches in Counselling Psychology in real life settings. Students will
conduct both individual and group counselling. With the support of group and individual
supervision throughout the externships, students are encouraged to develop their theoretical
approach to psychotherapy, cultivate their professional competence, and establish their
professional identities as counselling psychologists.

CP 530-1 Dissertation I & II
2 Terms; 12 Credits

This course aims to engage students in conducting their own research studies in coun-
selling psychology independently under the supervision of departmental staff. Students are
required to demonstrate their ability in formulating research hypotheses, conduct research
studies in psychology, present research findings and write their dissertations in APA format.

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