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PSYC14053 Pre-Professional Practice of Psychology
Pre-Professional Practice of Psychology
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will learn practical skills and develop your knowledge relevant to the professional practice of psychology as an evidence-based scientific discipline and how these skills can be applied across multiple contexts. You will develop an understanding of how social, historical, professional and cultural factors influence the science and practice of psychology. This will include knowledge of psychometric theory applied to diverse assessment scenarios, and demonstration of culturally responsive interpersonal and interviewing skills. You will learn about the application of relevant legal frameworks and codes of ethical practice relevant to the discipline of psychology and the importance of these frameworks for working in professional practice and allied health settings.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 4
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in CC42 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website

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Class and Assessment Overview

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This information will be available on Monday 19 May 2025
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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Evaluations

Feedback

Students reported that they would like more assistance with Assessment 1.

Recommendation

Additional teaching time and working time will be set aside during Residential School for students to receive support for Assessment 1.

Feedback from Student Evaluations

Feedback

Students reported that they would like teaching content related to teamwork to be presented earlier in the term.

Recommendation

The teaching content specifically related to teamwork will be presented earlier in the term.

Feedback from Student Evaluations

Feedback

Students stated that they would like more examples of how to complete Assessment 2.

Recommendation

An example of Assessment 2 will be uploaded to Moodle for students to access to provide an illustration of what is required alongside already existing information sheets, marking criteria and an assessment instruction video.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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This information will be available on Monday 19 May 2025
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

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Textbooks and Resources

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This information will be available on Monday 23 June 2025
Academic Integrity Statement

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