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PSYC4200

Pre-Professional Psychology 4

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
OurimbahSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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
0
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

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for PSYC4200