Module\Course Outline
Superior University, Lahore
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course Course Title CORE CLINICAL SKILLS
Information Course ID Course Type
Credit hours 3 Hours per week (C-L) 3
Program MS Clinical Psychology Preferred Semester 1
Date Version
Offered Programs Semester Session 1st, Fall 2023
Course Instructor(s) Ms. Anum Bukhari Program Leader Ms. Anum Bukhari
Information
This module aims to provide students with essential clinical skills required to practice effectively as
Course clinical psychologists. It focuses on fundamental competencies in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
Description planning, as well as ethical and legal considerations in clinical practice.
Course At the end of this course students will be able to;
learning No. Outcome BT Level Relation with
Outcomes PLO
CLO1. The students will be able to critically evaluate and Cognitive 2,5,6
compare different therapeutic approaches used in (Analyzing
clinical psychology, identifying their underlying Level 4)
theoretical foundations, strengths, and limitations.
CLO2. The students will be able to develop a personalized Affective 1,2,3,5,6
theoretical integration framework that synthesizes (Creating
various therapeutic approaches, demonstrating Level 6)
creativity and originality in constructing a cohesive
model for clinical practice.
Lecture type Illustrated Lecture on Discussion based interactive sessions, books, ppt slides, videos and
demonstrations.
Prerequisites NA
Follow up
Courses
Course MS Power point.
Software
Textbook/ Title Edition Authors Publisher Year ISBN
References rd
1. Hunsley, J., & Lee, C. M. (2014). Introduction to clinical psychology, 3 edition. Wiley Global
Education.
2. Trull,J.T.,& Prinsten,J.M.(2013).Clinical Psychology,8th edition.
Assessments Summary Due Weightag Used to attain CLO
e
Assignment 10 1,2
Project + Class participation 15+5 1,2
Assessment Quiz 10 1,2
Criteria Midterm exam 20 1
(100%) Final term exam 40 2
Total 100%
Methods of Mentioned above other than during sessions assessment.
Evaluation
Notes This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of clinical psychology's core ideas,
evaluation methods, and therapeutic approaches. The course aims to promote ethical decision-
making, critical thinking, and the implementation of evidence-based methodologies for successful
clinical practice through an organized investigation of theoretical frameworks and practical skills.
Course Outline\ Course Contents
Week Topic Lecture Lecture Contents Relation with CLO
No. No.
MODULE 1: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY:
W1. Introduction to L1. Orientation & Ice breaking
Clinical L2. Overview of clinical psychology 1
Psychology
Historical perspectives
Ethical and legal issues in clinical practice
Introduction to evidence-based practices
W2. Psychopathology and L3. Classification and diagnosis of mental 1
Diagnostic Systems disorders
Overview of major diagnostic systems (DSM-5,
ICD-11)
L4. Cultural considerations in diagnosis 1
W3. Assessment L5. Clinical interviews and rapport building 1
Techniques
Psychological testing discussion only (e.g.,
personality assessments, intelligence testing)
L6. Observational methods and behavioral 1
assessment
W4. Treatment Planning L7. Developing a treatment plan 1
and Case Formulation
Case conceptualization and formulation
L8. Integration of assessment findings into treatment 1
planning
W5. Cognitive-Behavioral L9. Basics of CBT 1
Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive restructuring
L10. Behavioral interventions 1
Case examples and role-play exercises
W6. Psychodynamic L11. Overview of psychodynamic theories
Approaches
Psychoanalytic techniques
L12. Application of psychodynamic principles in 1
therapy
W7. Family Systems L13. Systems theory 1
Therapy L14.
Family dynamics and communication patterns 1
W8. Family Systems L15. Structural and strategic family therapy approaches 1
Therapy L16. Revision /Quiz 1
W9. L17. 2
L18. Mid-Term Exams 2
W10. Group Therapy L19. Basics of group therapy 2
Group dynamics and process
L20. Leading and facilitating group sessions 2
W11. Diversity and Cultural L21. Cultural awareness and sensitivity 2
Competence in Clinical Culturally competent assessment and treatment
Practice L22. Addressing disparities in mental health care 2
W12. Ethical Issues in L23. Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice 2
Clinical Practice
Informed consent and confidentiality
and
Trauma-Informed Dual relationships and boundary issues
Care L24. Understanding trauma and its impact 2
Trauma-focused assessment and treatment
Vicarious trauma and self-care for clinicians
W13. L25. Licensing and certification requirements 1,2
Professional Professional organizations and networking
Development and
Building a career in clinical psychology
Career Planning
L26. Professional organizations and networking 2
Building a career in clinical psychology
W14. L27. Project Work 1,2
L28. Project Work 1,2
W15. L29. FINAL TERM EXAMS 2
L30. 2
