ELECTIVE COURSES

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HPS405 Psychological Assessment
Ms. Kruy Kimhourn , Chhuon Tray
Year IV, Semester I

In this course, students gain an overview of psychological assessments, including normal and abnormal development in intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and creative fields.

HPS406 Psychosocial Trauma
Ms. Nhong Hema
Year IV, Semester I

This course introduces students to theories of psychosocial trauma, and teaches them relevant assessment measures. Students are encouraged to understand the factors and experiences that can place individuals and/or communities at risk of trauma, and to understand the concept of cumulative trauma. In particular, students focus on the specific Cambodian context in relation to trauma research.

HPS407 Applied Psychology
Mr. Phan Chanpeou
Year IV, Semester I

Students learn about the realities of working as a psychologist, in order to prepare themselves for practice. They analyze the differences between various work practices, explore the personal stress that psychologists can face, and learn ways to manage and reduce this stress. They then plan a projected career path in the field of psychology, and map ways to continue learning in the field following their graduation.

MINOR COURSES

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HPS412 Child, Sexual and Drug Abuse
Ms. Kruy Kimhuorn, Mr. Lor Monirith
Year IV, Semester II

In this course, students explore what is considered normal and abnormal in childhood development, and examine some of the social issues which may be responsible for childhood impairments. They explore the occurrence of psychological impairment in childhood and adolescence, taking account of ailments including depression, anxiety, psychosis, seizure activities and intellectual delay. Students also learn about childhood disabilities, including autism, pica and dissociation. The link between substance use and social and individual disorders is examined, as is the culture of substance use and misuse that can impact on childhood development in the Cambodian context. Students then examine sexual abuse and abnormal sexual behaviors in children and adolescents, and learn possible strategies for the intervention and treatment of victims of childhood abuse. Finally, the class takes a broader view of social problems which may negatively impact on children in Cambodia, looking at issues of alcohol, glue, petrol and amphetamine abuse, before learning tools to assess when, how and if substance abuse is affecting the user’s physical and mental health.

HPS413 Domestic Violence
Ms. Nhon Sopheany, Mr. Ly Vanna
Year IV, Semester II

Students learn about the complex network of causes of violence, particularly domestic violence, and its effects on community, family and individual well-being. Students are encouraged to think about the broader culture of violence and to recognize the lack of simple cause and effect scenarios behind domestic violence. As part of class discussions, students debate the effects of neglect-abuse cycles, age, gender, disability and power on domestic violence scenarios, and examine the complex victim-survivor processes which can follow domestic violence.

HPS414 THESIS & HPS415 PRACTICUM

Students with outstanding performance throughout their degree are offered the chance to research and write an original thesis during the final semester of their degree. Students choose a topic in consultation with a supervisor, who then guides them through the period of research and writing over one semester, culminating in the completion and presentation of a completed thesis.

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