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Counselling & Psychology

opportunities to actively discuss different topics related to the subject matter in class and apply
the acquired knowledge to everyday life.

PSY 507 Cognitive Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims to introduce to students the information processing approach in the
study of human cognition and its central concepts. By learning the methods and skills in
investigating cognitive process throughout the course, students will also gain firsthand
experience by attending some experimental settings and conducting their own experimental
research. Students will also learn how to present their own studies in formal academic format
in the form of presentations and reports.

PSY 508 Contemporary Issues in Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims to broaden students' knowledge in the contemporary development of
psychology and enhance their ability to critique on existing research. A student-oriented
seminar approach will be adopted. Each seminar follows a "consolidate-broaden-apply"
routine to ensure thorough understanding of the selected psychology topics. Through
presentations and class activities, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to local
practical issues.

PSY 509-510 Research Project I & II
2 Terms; 6 Credits

This course aims to engage students in conducting their own research studies in psy-
chology 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 complete the research project write-up in APA
format.

ELECTIVE COURSES

COUN 560 Counselling and Psychotherapy
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims at providing an overview on counselling and psychotherapy within the
profession of psychology. Students will learn different major schools of counselling and
psychotherapy including their philosophy, theoretical foundation, and relevant therapeutic
techniques. They will also be provided with experiential activities that allow them to experience
various dimensions of the foundational professional helping skills.

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