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PSYC6000

Foundations of Applied Psychology 1

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

WebLearn GradSchool Semester 1, Semester 2

This course is not part of an APAC accredited sequence. This course provides a brief overview of the key areas of Psychology for students with no prior background in the discipline. The course is divided into 2 modules: 1) Understanding Yourself - where we examine how a person develops over time and interacts with the world; and 2) Understanding Others - where we focus on social groups and definitions of normality

Objectives PSYC6000 aims to:
1. provide a foundation for furthering knowledge and understanding of people,
2. develop the students' ability to work with others in their chosen vocation.
Content Introduces studies in life span development and contemporary theories of human behaviour, and social interaction
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge None
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Examination: On-line 2 online exams
Essays / Written Assignments One written assignment approximately 2000 words
Contact Hours Self Directed Learning: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for PSYC6000