The course will introduce the most common psychological disorders, and is selective rather than exhaustive in its choice of topics. In the introductory session we consider the classification system used for mental illness, and the different approaches to study.
Subsequent seminars will include lectures and activities on the four of the most common psychological disorders: schizophrenia and other personality disorders; depression; dementia; and anxiety disorders (phobias, panic and OCD). The aim is to provide a description of the syndrome and the diagnostic criteria, an introduction to key theories of causation and some experimental evaluation of those theories.
As a general framework, we will compare and contrast key theories of causation; namely, social, biomedical and cognitive models, and how these have influenced approaches to treatment. For each disorder, the seminars will be based on research issues, encouraging critical evaluation of research strategy and outcome.
Period
04-07-2011 - 29-07-2011 (4 weeks)
Target group
The University of Sussex International Summer School welcomes applicants from a wide range of educational backgrounds. Although most of you will be currently enrolled at a university or college, we also welcome applicants who have been away from education for some years, as well as highly committed senior high school students - for some courses a good general education, an open mind and lots of enthusiasm are the main qualifications. For some other courses you will see that prerequisites are listed - applicants for these courses are expected to submit transcripts to demonstrate that they have taken, or are currently taking, the necessary precursors.
Course aim
This is a great opportunity for secondary school students to prepare for college and acquire college credit, which you will usually be able to transfer to a future undergraduate degree. The International Summer School provides an opportunity to meet and study with people from different countries and cultures, on a cosmopolitan campus. The large range of courses on offer allows you to get ahead with credit in core courses, or simply to experiment with something new.
Credits
9.0 ECTS creditsThis is a great opportunity for secondary school students to prepare for college and acquire college credit, which you will usually be able to transfer to a future undergraduate degree. The International Summer School provides an opportunity to meet and study with people from different countries and cultures, on a cosmopolitan campus. The large range of courses on offer allows you to get ahead with credit in core courses, or simply to experiment with something new.
Course fee
GBP 1250: Tuition only (for one four week session).
GBP 2350: Tuition only (for both four week ISS sessions).
Course leader
Sarah Marzillier
Scholarships
The University of Sussex offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in the ISS in the form of partial fee waivers to students from developing countries who have high potential for future leadership in their field of study or career.
University of Sussex
Address: University of Sussex Brighton
Postal code: BN1 9RF
City: Brighton
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/iss/
E-mail: issoffice@sussex.ac.uk
Phone: 00441273678406
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
