EDF5545 Cognitive behaviour therapy
Faculty of Education
EDF5545 Cognitive behaviour therapy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5545
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5545
No unit lists EDF5545 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will present you with knowledge about a range of contemporary cognitive behavioural therapies including cognitive therapy, rational emotive behaviour therapy, behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, reality therapy, dialectic behaviour therapy and solution-focused therapy. You will develop an understanding of these models and their application. The strengths and limitations of each approach will be re-examined, and the role of the counsellor within each therapeutic approach will be reviewed.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Visual group role-play of cognitive behaviour therapies form (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Case conceptualisation (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the features of selected contemporary cognitive behavioural therapies
- 2
Evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of selected cognitive behavioural therapy approaches with reference to current research findings
- 3
Compare the philosophical basis of an established therapy within the 'third-wave' of therapy
- 4
Apply cognitive, reality and behavioural therapies in counselling role plays
- 5
Develop a case conceptualisation using a cognitive behavioural approach
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Equivalent to 36 hours of engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
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 role plays and immersive experiences.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Low JiaLiang
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Low JiaLiang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5545?
EDF5545 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5545 offered?
In 2020, EDF5545 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is EDF5545?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5545 have an exam?
No. EDF5545 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.