PSYC6750

Advanced Topics in Applied Psychology

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Psychology

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1, Semester 2

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

Forms part of an Australian Psychological Society accredited sequence.
Students study advanced topics in applied psychology in the areas of personality, testing, social, clinical and health. A wide range of topics within each of these areas will be offered and may vary from year to year.
Not to count with PSYC4500.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the semester students will be able to:

1. interpret material in the topic area of their choice;
2. critically evaluate the material;
3. verbally present information in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation;
4. present information in written format in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation.

Content

As the course deals with current research in the areas of personality, social, clinical and health psychology, details of topics will be available at the commencement of the semester.

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

An APS accredited sequence in Psychology (years 1 - 3)

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Seminar

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments
Presentations - Individual	Students will prepare a short presentation and a powerpoint file on a key topic in the area of study.

Contact Hours

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

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

Timetables