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Postgraduate Course: Parenting: Theory & Practice (CLPS11042)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaClinical Psychology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionGood parenting is regarded as "fundamental for the development of a child's mental health and well-being" (The Mental Health of Young People: A Framework for Promotion, Prevention and Care, Scottish Executive, 2005). The field of work with parents is growing, indicative of the increased importance parenting has achieved, not only on the national, but international health agendas. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to incorporate the principles, values and practices of parenting interventions into their workplace. It aims to enable participants to increase and consolidate their theoretical and clinical skills and their understanding of the use of parenting interventions in practice.

The course will cover:

- Theories underpinning parenting work
- Application relevant theories into clinical practice
- Understanding the roles of children and parents in the family context
- Presenting problems for which parenting work is commonly used
- Evidence supporting parenting interventions
- The principles of delivering group based approaches for parenting work
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Analyse and reflect on the theoretical concepts relevant to parenting and work with parents

Critically review and evaluate research related to parenting interventions

Consider the relevant issues in the design and implementation of different parenting programmes, according to the setting and population, integrating theory and research

Identify and conceptualise common barriers to this type of work and how to minimise these
Assessment Information
One course essay of 4000-5000 words (100%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Thomas Hacker
Tel: (0131 6)51 3982
Email: t.hacker@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk
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