PSYC6405
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Psychologists practice in varied roles and settings. This course will cover important aspects of multi-disciplinary practice and introduce students to a range of career pathways they could pursue as generalist psychologists. Students will also be trained in secondary analysis techniques to investigate an original research question relevant to current psychological practice.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically reflect on the variety of roles that generalist psychologists can practice. (Competency 3.10)
2. Reflect on the skills required to practice as a generalist psychologist in specific contexts. (Competency 3.10)
3. Identify the challenges of practicing as a generalist psychologist. (Competency 3.16)
4. Investigate a contemporary issue relevant to practicing generalist psychologists. (Competencies 3.16, 3.17)
Content
- Experiential insights from practicing psychologists
- Strategies for working effectively in multi-disciplinary settings
- Training in professional skills and job readiness techniques
- Secondary analysis skills to inform research and practice
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed that students will have completed a four-year program in Psychology which has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Reflective Writing Task
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Project: Capstone Project Proposal
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Project: Capstone Project Report
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Course outline
- PSYC6405 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 188.5 KB)
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