EDF5531 Cognitive behaviour therapies
Faculty of Education
EDF5531 Cognitive behaviour therapies is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton, Hong Kong and Singapore. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5531
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5531
No unit lists EDF5531 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course owned by Faculty of Education.
Overview
This unit presents you with in-depth knowledge about different forms and components of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Major traditions in CBT and current developments are given emphasis. You will be briefly introduced to some additional evidence-based therapies which represent alternatives to CBT. The strengths and limitations of CBT and these other therapies are critically examined. Throughout the unit, you will be given an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these therapies, and learn practical clinical skills in applying them to help clients and their problems.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Term 2 | Hong Kong | Block off |
| Term 2 | Singapore | Block off |
| Term 4 | Hong Kong | Block off |
| Term 4 | Singapore | Block off |
Assessment
- Group presentation - video recording (4000 words or equivalent)50%
- Case conceptualisation and intervention plan (4000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify the features of a range of contemporary cognitive behavioural therapies
- 2
compare the philosophical basis and therapeutic effectiveness of CBT with an alternative evidence-based therapy
- 3
apply the skills of CBT in counselling
- 4
develop a case conceptualisation using a cognitive behavioural approach
- 5
develop a cognitive-behavioural intervention plan.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Flexible mode offers a stand-alone online offering that allows you to learn and engage in content and assessment in a supported way. It also provides a face-to-face component over the semester to engage you with the online learning content, which you can attend if you are able and interested.
Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:
a. Contact hours for flexible students:
- 20 hours on campus classes, 12 hours online classes and 4 hours directed online learning over the semester, or
- 24 hours directed online learning and 12 hours online classes over the semester*
b. Requirements for offshore Kaplan-based students:
- one intensive block (usually from Thursday to Sunday)
- at least 14 hours of online study per term
c. Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per semester
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery mode.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in: case-based learning; peer-assisted learning; role-plays; demonstration videos (of therapy sessions); and local interviews of clients and therapists.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Phil Chittleborough
- Dr Nicky Jacobs
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nicky Jacobs
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5531?
EDF5531 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5531 offered?
In 2021, EDF5531 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, Hong Kong and Singapore.
How much work is EDF5531?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5531 have an exam?
No. EDF5531 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.