PSYC4200

Pre-Professional Psychology 4

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Psychology

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
Ourimbah	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course forms part of an Australian Psychological Society accredited sequence.
Practitioners present students with case studies to help them understand and think critically about important aspects of psychological care/service provision.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, students should have an applied understanding of the following aspects of psychological service/care provision, across a range of settings:
1. the importance of history and context, and how to take a comprehensive history,
2. how to undertake a comprehensive yet purposeful assessment / needs analysis,
3. factors involved in evidence-based treatment / interventions,
4. the processes of job application

Content

Important aspects of this course address: establishing rapport, taking a history, assessment, developing treatment plan, interagency/multidisciplinary involvement, family/carer involvement and assessing outcomes. Applying for a job.

Replacing Course(s)

Replaces one half of PSYC4210

Transition

Students who have done the pre-professional unit of PSYC4210 will not be required to complete PSYC4200

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

An APS accredited sequence in Psychology (years 1 - 3)
PSYC1200, PSYC2200, PSYC3200

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Workshop

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	1. assignments including:- PBL responses and class presentations 2. Report writing 3. Essay addressing aspects of psychological practice.

Contact Hours

Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology who have completed the 1000, 2000 and 3000 level 240 units as prescribed by their program

Timetables