Psychology in Practice

Unit code: APH4013 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
For ABPC Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students – completion of 288 Credit points For LHWP Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students – completion of 480 credit points.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

Students will investigate the diverse nature of the profession, its various functions, roles and duties performed by psychologists. They will also explore the ethical and professional conduct required of them as psychologists demonstrating appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills relevant to a variety of psychological practices.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Conceptualise the various functions, roles and duties performed by psychologists across diverse contexts and emerging environments;
  2. Appraise, interpret, and exhibit the principles of ethical and professional conduct required in psychological practice;
  3. Implement appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills relevant to a range of contexts and practices;
  4. Present and implement actionable and professionally appropriate feedback; and
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 25%
Multiple-choice test (1 hour)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 45%
Part 1: Interview role play (10mins; 20%) Part 2: Written reflection on role play (1000 words; 25%)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 30%
Short answer and multiple choice test on ethics (1.5 hours)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Required reading

Students will be directed to appropriate journal articles and texts.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
AHPA | Bachelor honours degree (stand alone) | Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

Search for units, majors & minors