Objectives of general skills

• Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
• Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
• Justifiably choose an intervention and implement and evaluate it.
• Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
• Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
• Develop a plan of intervention or management in a rigorous and justified manner, taking into account all relevant factors (including underlying issues and associated risks).
• Implement intervention with reference to theoretical models of intervention, taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
• Appropriately apply different types of intervention.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
• Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
• Present the results of a diagnostic evaluation (orally and in writing) and inform various representatives.
• Write a report arguing over an intervention (including evaluation).
• Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
• Identify professional networks, interact and collaborate with them, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Act ethically and professionally.
• Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice.
• Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
• Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
• Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.

UE's Learning outcomes

At the end of the lectures, students will be able to describe the main methods of clinical intervention with the child and the adolescent. They will be able to use a number of them. One of the purpose of the lectures will be to establish links between typical clinical situations and methods of assessment and intervention.

UE Content

1. Child abuse 2. Somatic illness 3. Substance use in adolescence 4. Taking sexual risks in adolescence    

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• N/A