Scientific Theory, Research and Evaluation Methods in Psychotherapy 1, 1 credits

- Passed a Master of Science in Psychology (in accordance with the 1982 curriculum or later provisions), or - a University Medical Degree specialising in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry, or - a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, or - another equivalent degree (bachelor’s degree/vocational degree) worth at least 180 higher education credits For the last two groups, basic psychotherapy education or equivalent is also required. The applicant must have been employed for at least two years following the undergraduate psychotherapy training, and during these two years must have worked in psychotherapy under the supervision of a qualified psychotherapist. The applicant must have, with in the basic psychotherapeutic education or otherwise, participated in at least 20 hours of own psychotherapy or self directed experience with a qualified psychotherapist. The applicant must have employer certification to demonstrate that, while studying, the applicant will work part-time dealing with psychotherapeutic duties within psychiatric care or equivalent duties. In addition, knowledge in Swedish and English equivalent to courses Swedish B and English A (with at least grade Passed) is compulsory.

Knowledge and understanding On completion of the course, students will be able to: - account for the concept scientist-practitioner - account for different epistemological perspectivs influencing the debate in psychotherapy research on evidens Skills and abilities On completion of the course, students will be able to: - reflect on consequensies of the concept scientist-practitioner on own practice as a treatment provider Evaluations and attitudes On completion of the course, students will be able to: - reflect on the value of scientific methods and scientific knowledge acquisition

The theory of science theory and current research debate

The teaching is given as seminars, lectures and group exercises.

Written examination. For a failed grade, 5 more examination opportunities are given. All the teaching is compulsory. In case of absence of no more than 20%, the student should be given a complementary assignment for the lecture that the student has been absent from. At an absence of more than 20% during the course, it can not be approved. Students who have not achieved a Pass grade due to too high absence will have an opportunity to make up for this part in the next course.

Regulation of Course Changes Examination will be provided during one year after a close-down of the course or a new syllabus.

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education.