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Counselling & Psychology

application of theories and research findings to understand daily life phenomena. It
also encourages a critical perspective of existing research.

PSY 506 Biological Bases of Behaviour
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces the physiology and anatomy of the human nervous system and
explores how different biological systems regulate human behaviours. Research
methodologies in studying brain and behaviours will also be introduced. This equips students
with the fundamental knowledge to understand the updated research in the field. Students will
have 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 reports.

PSY 509-510 Research Project I & II
2 Terms; 6 Credits
This course aims to engage students in conducting their own research studies in
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 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, including training in basic
microskills of active listening in Counselling.

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