Module Code - Title:
PS4027
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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
PS4042
PS4021
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
For students to develop an understanding of how psychology is applied in practice
To introduce students to the range of areas in which professional psychologists work
Syllabus:
To examine how major theories and core areas of psychology can be applied in professional practice
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Knowledge of the fields of practice covered by clinical, educational, occupational, forensic and health psychology
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
An appreciation of the problems encountered in professional psychology practice
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
none
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Lectures and fieldwork
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
yes
Prime Texts:
Kremer et al (2003)
Applying Social Psychology
, Palgrave
Other Relevant Texts:
Kring (2007)
Abnormal Psychology
, Wiley
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
emmanuel.affumosei@ul.ie