HPS779 - Psychological Assessment 2
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H745, H750 |
| Prerequisite: | For course H750: HPY740 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS979 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour prerecorded seminar in Week 0 |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 2 hour prerecorded seminar in Week 0 |
Content
This unit extends students’ psychological assessment skills to the evaluation of complex adult clinical presentations. Particular attention is given to personality disorders, trauma-related conditions, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD. Building on foundational assessment knowledge, students will engage with structured interviews, clinician rating scales, self-report inventories, functional measures, and approaches to differential diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on integrating data from multiple sources into coherent, culturally responsive case formulations that inform treatment planning and support recommendations. Students will also develop advanced skills in communicating assessment findings clearly and appropriately to different audiences. Learning occurs through applied activities, role plays, case vignettes, and seminar-based skill development.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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