Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Part of the Health, Cognition & Behavior cluster.
Clinical Psychology investigates how people think, feel, and behave across different stages of life, and how mental health challenges are understood and treated. Explore topics like social influence, human development, and therapeutic approaches through both theoretical and research-based lenses. Train in statistics, diagnostics, and evidence-based practice, to prepare you for further study in mental health care. Whether you’re analyzing behavior or learning how to support well-being, clinical psychology helps you understand the human mind in depth.
Opening up Clinical Psychology courses
Explore the world of Clinical Psychology by taking any of the openly available 100-level courses. If you wish to continue with 200 and 300-level courses, you should first complete the Introduction to Brain & Behavior gateway course.
Courses in Clinical Psychology
Courses in Clinical Psychology
Gateway
Introduction to Brain & Behavior
Introduction to Brain & Behavior
Explores why people behave as they do and how brain injuries affect mental processes. Discusses nature and nurture, introduces brain anatomy and psychological theories, and provides a gateway to cognitive science and clinical psychology.
100-level
Social Psychology
Social Psychology
This course covers the main theories, findings and principles of the field of Social Psychology, emphasizing its scientific approach, in the understanding of our social world, our everyday life and broader societal issues. Social psychology is the science of social influence; it is about understanding how people’s feelings, thoughts and behavior is influenced by the real or imagined presence of others.
100-level
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
How do we become unique individuals? Which factors influence this process and how do they interplay in each stage of our development during our lives? In this course we will explore these and many other questions about human development, where students will acquire knowledge and develop critical thinking and understanding of the main aspects related to human development throughout the lifespan, exploring the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes we experience from prenatal life to old age.
200-level
Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
The Abnormal Psychology course offers a deep dive into the factors shaping mental health across the lifespan. Students will develop critical thinking skills, explore the bio-psycho-social approach, and gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health and its disorders. Through key concepts, research findings, and psychological assessment techniques, this course empowers individuals to promote wellness and make a meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres.
200-level
Statistics & Experimental Methods in Medical & Behavioral Sciences
Statistics & Experimental Methods in Medical & Behavioral Sciences
The course is necessary for students who want to pursue master programs in psychology and adjacent disciplines, as well as research masters in the medical domain. It is highly recommended also for all those who want to be researchers in other domains. In addition to technical training, the course emphasizes clear academic communication. It will equip you with the skills necessary to apply advanced statistical techniques to real-world research problems. With a focus on practical application through case studies and data analysis projects, You will be able to choose the appropriate statistical model for various research scenarios and address common challenges in data interpretation.
300-level
Medical & Health Psychology
Medical & Health Psychology
In the course Medical and Health Psychology, we will examine the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that influence health and illness. Using a biopsychosocial approach, we will explore key theories, research findings, and specific interventions within the field of clinical health psychology, with a particular focus on the role of psychological expertise and mental health professionals in medical settings.
300-level
Psychodiagnostics & Psychotherapies
Psychodiagnostics & Psychotherapies
Ever wondered what clinical psychologists actually do, and how they help people overcome mental health challenges? In this course your will learn key theories, methods, and practices in psychodiagnostics and psychotherapy. You will gain knowledge related to the psychological assessment process, with a particular focus on psychodiagnostics, its techniques and psychological tests; as well as a solid understanding of the main psychotherapeutic approaches and their specific interventions in clinical settings. Throughout the course, you will also build practical competencies, critical thinking, and essential clinical skills for a future career in mental health care.
300-level
Advanced Research Seminar: Statistical Synthesis of Evidence in Medical and Behavioral Sciences
Advanced Research Seminar: Statistical Synthesis of Evidence in Medical and Behavioral Sciences
This course guides you through combining results from multiple studies using systematic reviews and meta-analysis a method now essential in psychology, medicine, social science and other disciplines. Want to know what really works? Gain hands-on skills in research synthesis that inform evidence-based policy and practice. You’ll search literature, manage data, and present findings that matter. Learn to calculate effect sizes, synthesize results and assess bias using R.
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