Available in 2024
Course code

PSYC1200

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

How can I use my psychological skills and competencies after graduation? What does it mean to be a psychologist? How do psychologists deal with the ethical issues they face in their work? This course explores these questions and will provide students with an understanding of psychological practice, the skills and competencies required to undertake it, and how an accredited psychology program provides this training. Students will hear first-hand accounts from psychology graduates from a wide range of psychology and psychology-related fields. Problem-based lab classes and self-directed learning will allow students to further explore their understanding of what psychological practice entails including a focus on foundational skills and ethical decision making.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the range of areas in which psychology graduates and psychologists work.

2. Identify the professional qualifications and skills required for registered psychologists.

3. Demonstrate personal reflexivity (understanding one’s own values, knowledge, cultures and motivations) in relation to course content.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology and apply these to a scenario.

5. Apply and communicate knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive and sensitive to the diversity of individuals, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


Content

  • First-hand accounts from psychology graduates
  • Foundational skills required for psychological practice
  • Ethical decision making processes and models
  • Ethical and legal principles that guide psychologists to professional conduct
  • Intercultural and interpersonal factors that may impact on the provision of psychological services

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Written Assignments Parts 1 & 2

Essay: Essay

Presentation: Indigenous topic presentation

Quiz: Online Quiz


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 2
  • See Course Outline for schedule
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Pre-recorded online lectures
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 2
  • See Course Outline for schedule
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Pre-recorded online lectures
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline