UNIVERSITY
OF
MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTE of CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
We train professionals
A Two Year MS in Clinical Psychology
(Leading to Ph D)
Trainees’ Handbook
Session 2018
(PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND CONSULT REGULARLY)
University of Management and Technology
C-II, Johar Town, Lahore.
UAN:+92 42 111 300 200
Tel.:+92 42 35212801-10 (ext: 3550 & 3551)
Fax: +92 42 35184789
[Link]
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Staff Members (We are all the same; just having different jobs to do!)
Director Institute of Clinical Psychology
Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood
MA (PU), PhD (Lon.), AFBPS, Chartered Clinical Psychologist.
Associate Professor
[Link] Saleem [Link]. (PU), M. Phil. (GCUL), PhD (GCUL)
Assistant Professor
Dr. Fatima Naeem B.S. (Hons) (KC) MS. (GCUL), PhD. (UMT)
Ms. Sara Subhan B.S. (Hons) (LCWU), M.S. (GCUL), PhD. Scholar (UMT)
Ms. Ayesha Jabeen B.S. (Hons) (PU), MS (GCUL)
Dr. Rafiq Dar (Phd in Neurosciences from France)
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
[Link] Bashir B.S. (Hons) (PU), MS (GCUL)
[Link] Aslam [Link]. (PU), MS (UMT)
Assisstant Manager Academics
Ms Sana Daud MSc. (PU), DCG (GCUL) MS (UMT)
Research Associate
Anila Sarwar MSc. (BZU) MS(UMT)
Clinical Counsellor
Ms. Zobia Amin [Link]. (LCWU) M.S (GCUL)
Counselling Coordinator
Ushna Farrukh MS(UMT)
Visiting Faculty
Dr. Iram Bokharey Senior Clinical Psychologist (PIMH)
Mr. Ivan Suneel Samuel Assistant Professor (FCC)
Dr. Imran Haider Consultant Psychiatrist Fatima Memorial Hospital
Dr. Nazish Imran Consultant Psychiatrist (Mayo Hospital)
Mr. Max Babri Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Hypnotherapist
Ms. RubinaMahmood Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Mayo Hospital)
Ms TanzeelaTanzeem Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Asma Ijaz Placement Supervisor
Ms Maha Azhar Lecturer/ Placement Supervisor
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Ms Neelam Iqbal Placement Supervisor
Programme Advisors
Dr Rosemary Mulholland, Department of Psychology, Edinburgh University, UK
Dr Evelyn Monk-Millings, Department of Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian
University, Glasgow, UK. Mr. Sajjad Ahmad, consultant Clinical Psychologist
(Canada)
Welcome to the MS in Clinical Psychology Programme!
We congratulate you on completing the selection process successfully. You
have decided to join a small group of highly able, enthusiastic, innovative, resourceful
and dedicated professionals who have vowed to serve humanity, honestly and
sincerely, for its betterment though your personal and professional skills.
This two year training programme has been designed to inculcate the essential
attitudes, knowledge and skills that are required by a professional clinician. We aim to
raise the quality of our training to the highest possible level, to improve basic
qualifications and enhance the professional standing that clinical psychologists
deserve. You, the trainee and we the trainers are going to work together for these aims
as a cohesive team.
We train professionals! As you see this is our slogan. All our programs are
geared to one goal-professionalism. That is why you are trainees and not “students”.
Don’t let anyone call you otherwise. Once you complete the course successfully, you
will become a Professional Clinical Psychologist.
Professionalism brings with it not only a high status, but also extra
responsibilities that amateurs don’t have to bother with. As the time goes on you will
discover that true professionals always keep up high standards, follow a generally
agreed value system, maintain objectivity, observe impartiality, practice justice and
respect all fellow human beings. Also, as professionals, we should remain sensitive to
feelings, others as well as our own. From now on you will be required to behave with
professional dignity and self – respect at all times.
Mission Statement
Our mission statement is:
“We will endeavor to raise the standards of teaching, training and expertise of
clinical psychologists to international levels, to meet mental health needs of the
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people and serve the community at large with professionalism, dedication and
commitment through scientific methods and procedures developed and validated
indigenously”.
The Programme
You have read our brochure and you are familiar with our philosophy, the
general structure and the contents of the course. The training programme runs
continuously for two years (2016- 2018). There are four Semesters, each lasting
eighteen weeks, and focusing on a different area of clinical psychology; Basic
Foundations, Child, Adult, School and Research.
Time Table
Our normal working timings are 9am-4pm, Monday –Friday.
Each working day is divided in different sections and you will be notified about that
in advance and the information will be available on the internet.
Please check the UMT website and the Institute of Clinical Psychology page on the
Facebook regularly
The first semester is entirely devoted to the Foundations of clinical
psychology to enable the trainee to learn, practice and master the basic skill one needs
in everyday clinical work. These skills include ways to approach and handle clients,
set up a friendly atmosphere that will enable them to cooperate fully in the assessment
or therapy. The second part deals with the causes of disorders, problems and
difficulties they face so that appropriate therapeutic intervention could be planned.
The third part of the semester will be aimed to make the trainees familiar with
different types of psychological therapies are available to choose from. Emphasis will
be placed on practicing some of these skills. Throughout this semester the trainees
will be given the opportunity to learn about the application of these skills to actual
client. At first they will follow other clinicians and observe their work before trying
on themselves.
Your weekly time table will include attending lectures, case conferences and
workshops, completing assignments, taking class tests and quizzes and your
performance on placements. A similar pattern will be followed in the other semesters
Placement Period
In the first semester
At the end of the Induction period your time table will include placements for
one morning a week (8am-1pm) academic work will continue in the afternoon
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sessions (2:00 - 3:30). Your regular placement period will be about 16 weeks. You
will have to develop a portfolio (see below for details) detailing all your clinical work
during the Semester. From your portfolio you are supposed to reflect your clinical
knowledge and skills before the end of the Semester.
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Semester Evaluation
Although there will be a continuous evaluation of all aspects of your work throughout
the Semester. We have a pass percentage of 60% with an aggregate of 60% for each
evaluation mentioned below:
i)Written Examinations: At the end of your Semester exams will be held that will
include three written papers based on course you will be taught during the Semester
(Basic Clinical Skills, Psychopathology, and Psychological Interventions).
ii) Class work: Class work comprises your performance throughout the semester it is
based on class tests, assignments, presentations, class participation as well as your
punctuality, attendance and general demeanor. Class work is 60 % of your total
evaluation for each semester.
iii) Placement evaluation: Your placement supervisor will also provide an evaluation
of your overall performance during placement.
v) Portfolio: All trainees are expected to develop an individual portfolio during their
placement. This portfolio will reflect the breadth and depth of the work you will do at
your placement. Your portfolio will be reviewed by the placement supervisor and
evaluated jointly with an external examiner.
The overall Semester performance will be determined by the relative
weightage given to all the evaluations. You will be expected to obtain a GPA of 3.00.
Clinical Psychology Courses
For each course/topic the teacher will provide:
1- The aims and objective of the course
2- The course outcome in terms of competencies that will be learned in that course
3- The process of teaching and training those competencies
4- The procedure and the practice of a monitoring and evaluation system
5- The outcome measures be clearly described
6- Main references, notes, bibliography and support material will be provided by the
teacher at the beginning of the course
Library (Ms. Anila Sarwar & Dr. Fatima Naeem)
There is a small collection of books and some journals available in the
Department. Use these with respect. The guidelines for assessing departmental library
books include:
1. Books will be issued only between 12:00- 1:00 pm
2. Not more than two books will issued at a time.
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3. Books should be returned within three days.
4. If the books are overdue more than three days, student will be penalized.
5. Reference books, thesis and journals can be consulted in the department and
will not be issued.
In addition to Institute’s library, there is a University library and you should
become a member to avail this facility. Also, there are many journals available
through e-library. We have access to them through the internet use this facility as
much as you can.
There are some basic texts each trainee should own a copy of. You would be
advised about it soon.
Psychological Tests: (Access through Ms. Anila Sarwar & Dr. Fatima Naeem)
We have a collection of psychological tests, very few are indigenously
developed. Use them with caution. Guidelines for having access to tests are:
1. All students are directed to issue the tests one day before they need it for
administration.
2. Tests can be issued only between 12:00-1:00 pm daily.
3. Manuals will not be issued to the students
4. No one can issue any test without the written and signed permission of the in-
charge of testing lab.
5. Students will have to fill in the issuing register to get the test.
6. The students will have to return the tests to the in charge.
7. On returning the tests, the students will have to get clarification around the
condition of the test from the in charge.
8. All the tests are property of the Institute, students are not allowed to
photocopy the tests.
We carefully monitor the use of tests that are not valid and reliable for our
culture. You will be advised on that too. If you know of any tests, please let us know.
IPC Lab
The University provides facility of computers and they are freely accessible.
All the latest software are available there MS Office, SPSS, and In Page. Printing
facility was also available in the IPC lab where you can make your own account for
printing.
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Registration In Each Semester of MS Clinical/Counselling Psychology and Phd
in Clinical Psychology
In the start of every semester the students have to register themselves in the respective
program/Courses through portal via following the given link:
[Link]
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Without registration they will not be allowed to sit in the final exam
Attendance in Each Semester
80% attendance is mendatory to sit in the final exams.
Printing and photocopying
Printing and photocopying requirements will be largely trainee’s own
responsibility. There are ample facilities available in and around the University.
As trainee professionals please remember
1- You are responsible for your own learning. We will provide you with the
opportunity to learn; it is your job to make the most of it.
2- You have to be punctual and regular at all times. You attendance will be marked
for every class and activity. You are required to have at least 80% attendance in
every part. We do not have repeats of lessons. So if you miss something you have
missed it! It is up to yourself to find out from your fellow trainees what you have
missed. No allowances can be given for your being absent, regardless the reason.
3- The department requires you to follow the 10 minute rule (i.e. attendance will not
be marked after first 10 minutes of class starting time) in the morning and 5
minutes rule for the afternoon classes.
4- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to inform the office as soon as possible
with the reason.
5- During the class keep you mobile phones switched off – no not even the silent
mode, stand-by or on vibration. It should remain switched off!! (That goes for the
staff too!).
6- Keep the general noise level to the minimum. Eating or drinking in the classrooms
and labs is not allowed.
7- Students are not allowed to take/use/upload faculty (solo/group) pictures on
facebook or any other social network without their permission.
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8- Students are not allowed to call/text faculty and staff after 4 o’clock and on
weekends. In case of emergency only CR’s are allowed to call the respective
person.
9- Intimate and personal messages for teachers are not allowed to share on facebook
by students.
10- As soon as you get university identity card, you are required to display it at all
times while you are at the university.
11- Follow a decent dress code.
12- We work in an environment of mutual cooperation and coordination at all times.
It is our responsibility to keep it like that. We have same aims and objectives.
Remember we are on the same side.
13- We believe in being mutually courteous and in Clinical psychology we believe
that everyone deserves respect.
Code of Ethics
A code of ethics has been developed for the Clinical Psychologists, trainees and
students. During your stay at the Institute you are expected to follow these guidelines
strictly. See Appendix A
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Appendix A
Code of Ethics
For Clinical Psychologists, Trainees and students
1. I will treat all human beings with dignity and respect regardless of their
gender, age, orientation, color, creed, ethnicity, culture, disability, religion or
socioeconomic status and will not violate their human rights.
2. I will not make any false, deceptive or fraudulent statements concerning my
training, experience or competence, academic degrees, affiliations, scientific
basis for degree of success, fees, or their research findings or publications, nor
will I let others believe in my competence that I do not possess. Or make any
public statements that are false, deceptive or fraudulent concerning my
research practice of persons or organizations with which they are affiliated.
3. I will not claim degrees or credentials unless they are earned from accredited
institutions and approved training courses.
4. As a trainee clinical psychologist I will not engage in any clinical activity
without a direct supervision of a qualified and experienced Clinical
Psychologist.
5. My work will be based on scientific and professional knowledge of the
discipline.
6. I will refrain from undertaking any work that might be affected by my
personal feelings or emotional or mental state, however temporary.
7. I will not engage in any activity that might be exploitative, harmful or abusive,
demeaning to fellow professionals, trainees, colleagues and clients.
8. I will refrain from entering a multiple relationship with the client that might
impair my objectivity, competence or effectiveness in my functions as a
clinical psychologist. If such a situation has arisen, I will take reasonable steps
to resolve it with due regards to the best interests of the client and maximum
compliance to the ethical and moral codes.
9. When indicated and professionally appropriate I will cooperate with other
professionals in order to serve their clients effectively and appropriately.
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10. When undertaking research or provide assessment, therapy, counseling, I will
do my utmost to provide an appropriate explanation to the clients and seek the
assent of the individuals or their guardians.
11. I will take steps to ensure that the clients continue to receive services in the
event of interruption due to absence, illness or relocation.
12. I will undertake every precaution to protect confidential information on my
clients however stored.
13. I will not disclose any information of my clients that might betray their
identity to a third party without their prior permission, mainly for scientific or
professional purposes and only with persons clearly concerned with such
matters and disclose only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes of
the consultation.
14. I will always follow time scheduled for session. In case of any emergency
inform the client beforehand or leave a message for them.
15. I will not engage directly or indirectly in any form of solicitation of business
or credit from those who may be vulnerable to undue influence.
16. I will maintain records of data relating to the clients so that they may be used
for evaluation of the service allow for replication of research and analysis to
ensure accuracy.
17. I will ensure that the information cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons.
18. I will be responsible to ensure that my training programme provides
appropriate knowledge and experience and meets my professional
requirement.
19. I will not indulge or involve in any activity that might endanger my
professional standing of the professional clinical psychology.
20. In case of my conviction for unlawful or criminal activity I will cease to
continue the training in and practice of clinical psychology.
21. The Academic Committee of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University
of Management and Technology Lahore has agreed the following policy on
the right of authorship of publication of research, case studies and official
planning or policy documents.
i. All contributors, assistants and helpers shall be fully acknowledged in all
publications.
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ii. In case of a single author only his or her name shall appear on the
manuscript.
iii. In case of multiple authors, the order in which author’s name shall appear
in the publication shall depend on the relative contribution of each author
has made to the publication. Such matters shall be decided by the
Institute’s Academic Committee before the draft of the manuscript is
finalized.
iv. Normally the first author shall be responsible for handling correspondence
with the publisher and shall liaise with other authors as and when
necessary. The lnstitute’s Academic Committee may however, deem it
necessary to give this reasonability to another author if the main author is
unable to discharge this duty.
v. The corresponding author shall keep the others informed about the
progress being made regarding the publication.
vi. All those whose name do not appear among authors but have helped and
assisted in the project shall be fully acknowledged under a separate
heading.
vii. A standard letter from Institute’s Academic Committee signed by all
authors shall accompany the manuscript sent to the publisher.
viii. All members of Institute’s Academic Committee, students and scholars
shall accept the policy of the INSTITUTE.
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Trainee Clinical Psychologist
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Appendix
Course Outline for MS Clinical Psychology (2016-18)
Semester 1: Basic Foundations of Clinical Psychology
CP-600 Course 1: Basic Clinical Skills 3 CH
Objectives
Introduce the trainees to the basic clinical skills necessary for managing the
clinical cases in general and dealing with individuals suffering from different
psychological problems.
To provide an in depth knowledge to the concept of psychological assessment,
its background and different psychological assessment tools.
Course Contents
1. Introduction
2. Basic Clinical Skills
3. Interview techniques
4. Behavioral observation and assessment
5. Psychological assessment
6. Case Formulation
7. Ethical Considerations in Psychological Assessment
8. Report writing
Compulsory Readings
American Psychological Association.(2010). Publication manual of American
Psychological Association (6thed.). Washington, DC: Author.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Whitcomb, S.A., & Merrell, K.W. (2013). Behavioral, social, and emotional
assessment of children and adolescent (4th ed.). New York: Routledge.
Sparrow, E. P. (2010). Essentials of behavioral assessments. United States of
America.
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CP-605 Course 2: Psychopathology of Mental Disorders 3 CH
Objectives
To provide an in-depth knowledge to the nature of psychological disorders,
etiology, signs and symptoms and their maintenance.
Orientate trainees with the bio-psycho-social approach to understand the
causation, manifestation and presentation of mental disorders.
Course Contents
1. What is Clinical psychology
2. Perspectives in Clinical Psychology
3. Identification and Diagnosis
4. Psychoses :Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
5. Mood Disorder
6. Anxiety Disorders
7. Drug Addiction
8. Organic disorders
9. Developmental Disorders
Compulsory Readings.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of
Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Gray, S. W. & Zide, M. R. (2008). Psychopathology A Competency Based
Assessment Model for Social Workers.
Hersen, M., Turner, S. M. & Beidel, D. C. (2007). Adult Psychopathology and
Diagnosis.
Schutte, N.S., & Malouff, J.M. (1995). Sourcebook of Adult Assessment Strategies
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CP-610 Course 3: Psychological Interventions 3CH
Objectives
Trainees will be able to assess, formulate and develop a well designed
management plan for a patient.
Demonstrate the effectiveness of intervention
Course Contents
1. Therapeutic skills
2. History of therapeutic intervention
3. Basic Therapies
a. Behavioral therapy
b. CBT
4. Individual and Discrete Applications
Compulsory Readings
Leahy, L. R. (2003). Cognitive Therapy Techniques: A Practitioner’s Guide. New
York: Guilford Press.
Miltenberger, R. G. (1997). Behavior modification: principles and procedures.
Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, Inc.
Abranowitz, J. S (2009). Getting over OCD: A 10- step workbook for taking back
your life.
Timulak, L (2011). Developing your counseling and psychotherapy Skills and
Practice.
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CP-615: Clinical Placement and Case Studies 3 CH
Objectives
To equip the students with basic clinical skills
The trainee will visit clients regularly to collect information and report in a
systematic way
Course Content
1. Interview
2. history taking
3. psychological assessment ,and
4. case formulation
5. case presentation
6. Portfolio writing
Compulsory Readings
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Whitcomb, S.A., & Merrell, K.W. (2013). Behavioral, social, and emotional
assessment of children and adolescent (4th ed.). New York: Routledge.
Leahy, L. R. (2003). Cognitive Therapy Techniques: A Practitioner’s Guide. New
York: Guilford Press.
Miltenberger, R. G. (1997). Behavior modification: principles and procedures.
Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, Inc.
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Semester II: Childhood and Adolescence
CP-620: Developmental Psychopathology 3CH
Objectives
Understand the nature, manifestation and causation of different childhood
developmental disorders
Able to assess children using different developmental, neurological and mange
children with different disabilities using different modalities.
Able to device and implement ITPs
Course Contents
1. Introduction to developmental psychopathology
2. Theoretical introduction of developmental disorders
3. Assessment of developmental disorders
4. Management of developmental disorders
5. ITP development
6. Report Writing
Compulsory Readings
Kronenberger, W. G. & Meyer, R. G (1996).The child clinician’s handbook. USA:
Allyn and Bacon.
Miltenberger, R. G. (1997). Behavior modification: principles and procedures.
Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, Inc.
Brafman, A. H. (2009). Developmental psychology : 5 to 10 year-old child. London:
Karnac Books.
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Semester III: Adulthood & Senescence 7CH
CP-635 Course 1: Adulthood Disorders 3CH
Objectives
Should comprehend different theoretical perspectives in the field of
psychopathology as well as know the empirical support for these theories.
Should be able to explain psychopathology of cases through the theoretical
perspectives
Able to use DSM-5 classification system to determining the appropriate
diagnosis and intervention of clinical cases.
Able to assess, formulate, provide intervention and manage clinical cases.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Adulthood Psychopathology
2. Adulthood Disorders
Etiology, assessment, management, pharmacology, and research
trends
3. Psychological Assessment of Adulthood disorders
4. Psychological interventions of Adults
5. Report writing: Adult Report Format
Compulsory Reading
Gray, S. W. & Zide, M. R. (2008). Psychopathology: A competency based assessment
model for social workers.
Ellis, A., & MacLaren. C. (1998). Rationale emotive behavior therapy: A therapist
guide. California: Impact Publisher.
Abranowitz, J. S (2009). Getting over OCD a 10- step workbook for taking back your
life.
Timulak, L (2011). Developing your counseling and psychotherapy Skills and
Practice.
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CP- 630 Course 2: MS Research Methods 3CH
Objectives
Comprehend the basic essentials of clinical research
Able to understand the individual and cultural differences influence research
Learn how to develop, organize and undertake a research project
Explaining and practicing the format of writing proposal and research reports
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Research
2. Characteristics of Research
3. Basic considerations in Research
4. The Process of Research: From conception to delivery
5. Developing a research project
6. Writing a Research Proposal
7. Writing a Research Report
UMT Research Format
Compulsory Readings
Kumar, R. (2008). A Step by Step Guide to Research Methodology. 3rd Edition
C. James Goodwin (2010). Research in Psychology Methods and Design Sixth
Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Suggested Readings
Moule, P., & Hek, G. (2012). Making sense of research.
Jackson, S. L. (2008). Research Methods A Modular Approach
Brace, N., Kemp, R., & Snelgar (2006). SPSS for Psychologists
Cleophas, T. J., & Zwinderman, A.H. (2010).SPSS for Starters. Springer Dordrecht
New York
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Semester IV: School Psychology
CP-650: School Psychology 3 CH
Objectives
Trainees will be able to understand problems experienced in everyday life.
Trainees will be able to assess children keeping in mind the cultural
consideration.
Trainees will be able to understand the rationale/use of psychometric tests.
Trainees will be able to devise management plan for school children
Course Content
1. Introduction to School Psychology
2. Theories of learning schooling and development
3. Basic Principles and Practice of School psychology
4. Common Problems of School Children
5. Assessment in School Psychology
6. Intervention
7. Report writing and basics of APA
Compulsory Readings
Gerald, K., & Gerald, D.(2005). Practical counseling skills: An integrative
[Link]: Macmillian Publishers Limited.
Nelson-Jones, R.(2000).Six key approaches to counseling and therapy. London: Sage
Publication Limited.
DelCarmen-Wiggins, R., & Carter, A. (Eds.). (2004). Handbook of infant, toddler,
and preschool mental health assessment. New York: Oxford University Press.
Barwick,N.(2000).Clinical counseling in schools. London: Taylor & Francis group.
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Evaluation System and Schedule
(Mid and Final term)
Mid Term (1-8 Weeks) Total Marks 60% Week
1. Quiz ( Three quiz) 20 % 3,5&7
2. Assignment (Two) 10% 4 &6
3. Presentations (Two) 20% 2 &5
4. Class Participation 10% 3 &7
End Term (9 -16 Weeks) Total Marks 40% Written Exam
1. 5 subjective questions 10 marks each (2 Theory, 2 Applied) 40%
Clinical Shadowing Evaluation
i- Viva = 60%
ii- Formulation = 20%
iii- Clinical log book = 10%
iv- Clinical portfolio = 10%
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Others topics to be covered in Semester 1
1. MS Office , In-page
2. APA
3. Report writing
4. Presentation Skills (Case presentation, Paper, topics)
5. Searching the literature (cases, articles)
6. General feedback: expectations
7. General club
8. Reflective thinking
9. Identifying research area/ interest (originality, feasibility, utility)
Tutorial topics
1. Attributes for a Good student: how to prepare for MS: study skills: how to
summarize
2. Attributes of a Good teacher
3. Time management
4. How to know yourself
5. Presentation skills
6. Stress management
7. Building your self-esteem
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