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Counselling & Psychology

experiences in intimate relationships from a scientific perspective.

PSY 371-2 Research Project
2 Terms; 6 Credits
The objective of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to put into practice
all the elements of psychological research including: problem identification, generation of
hypotheses, conducting literature survey, designing the research, collecting data, testing the
hypotheses and writing up the research report in accordance with APA stipulation.

PSY 373-4 Capstone Project
2 Terms; 6 Credits
The main aims of the course are to integrate and synthesize counselling and psychology
knowledge and skills; and to prepare students for analysing issues in the professional world.
Students will plan, conduct and write up an independent project. Although research-supported,
the project does not aim to put into practice all the elements of psychological research; instead,
emphasis is on an in-depth analysis of a professional issue, and applying ideas and practices
encountered during the degree programme. Students are encouraged to pursue an area of
psychology in which they have a professional interest. Capstone project is a creative
endeavour that produces and reports new knowledge or professional methods. Project will
have both theoretical/academic and applied components.

PSY 401-3 Research Thesis I, II & III
3 Terms; 9 Credits
Research Thesis aims to provide an opportunity for students to conduct their research
studies in psychology independently under the supervision of departmental staff. During the
three-semester endeavour, students are required to go through the entire research process,
including conceptualization of the thesis topic, conducting literature reviews, formulating
research hypotheses, designing research methodologies, collecting data, presenting findings
and writing up their theses.

PSY 404 Psychology of Consciousness
1 Term; 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to provide a multi-disciplinary orientation to the study of
consciousness. The mystery of consciousness has drawn a great deal of attention from a wide
range of philosophers and scientists. The course emphasizes critical analysis of the discussed
theories and explores the possible forms of consciousness.

PSY 405 Human Neuropsychology
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at explaining how the neurological structure influences our behaviours.
Through discussion on the contemporary neuropsychological theories, methodologies and
daily activities as examples, students can appreciate the delicate architecture and uniqueness

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