PSYC4200
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
Interviewing and assessment is a key component of many areas of professional practice relevant to the discipline of psychology, such as research, forensic settings, disability services, early intervention and various organisations. This course will familiarise students with the theoretical foundations of psychological interviewing and assessment across multiple settings relevant to the discipline. Students will further develop their understanding of the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment tools and methods. Students will learn about interpersonal communication and interview skills and the practical applications of these in multiple areas of applied psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the psychology profession Code of Ethics and the ethical and cultural considerations for interviewing and assessment in real-world settings. The course forms part of a sequence of courses that have been approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
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 and discuss the theoretical and empirical bases of interviewing and assessments across multiple environments (APAC competency 2.3)
2. Describe and discuss the applications of interviewing and assessments across multiple environments, with awareness of ethical issues and standards (APAC competency 2.3)
3. Demonstrate and evaluate appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research (APAC competency 2.2)
Content
Content covered in this course will include:
- theoretical and empirical bases of psychological interviewing and assessment
- interpersonal communication, assessment, and interviewing skills for professional practice
- application of evidence-based assessment tools
- ethical and cultural considerations for interviewing and assessment
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)[40100],
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) [12362], or
Bachelor of Science (Honours) [10496].
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Online quiz 1
Online Learning Activity: Online quiz 2
Presentation: Presentation
Professional Task: Skills Demonstration and Written Report
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PSYC4200 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 200.0 KB)
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