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PSYC6750

Advanced Topics in Applied Psychology

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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
NA
Industrial Experience
0
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

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for PSYC6750