Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) is a one year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course. The course aims are based on the Standards provided by APAC (2019). In general, the course aims to provide “basic knowledge and skills in the professional practice of psychology and the independent conduct and evaluation of scientific research.” (p.12) for students who have previously completed an accredited three year psychology degree.

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. (2019). Accreditation Standards for Psychology Programs: Effective 1 January 2019. Version 1.2.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Completion of Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher in core level 2 & 3 psychology subjects of the accredited sequence
OR

Completion of Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma of Psychology within the previous five years with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher
OR

Completion of four coursework subjects (except for PSY437) in Charles Sturt’s Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology within the previous 12 months, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 or higher.

NOTE: Students who have completed Charles Sturt’s Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology are not eligible to apply for admission into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours). A fail grade in a level 4 psychology subject will automatically preclude a student from being admitted to the program.

Structure

Essential set64 Credit Points

Core32 Credit Points

Enrolment pattern

Part time Year 1Session 1PSY404 Psychological AssessmentPSY421 Psychological Interventions Session 2PSY429 Contemporary Topics in PsychologyPSY474 Counselling Skills Year 2Session 1PSY470 Psychology Honours Dissertation 1 (16) Session 2PSY471 Psychology Honours Dissertation 2 (16) Full time enrolment is subject to approval by the Course Director.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

investigate substantive individual research questions in psychology using an evidence-based approach

demonstrate, interpersonal communication and interview skills, within a range of socially and culturally diverse clients

demonstrate basic assessment strategies in situations appropriate to psychological practice and knowledge of psychometric theory and principles of the construction, cultural considerations, implementation and interpretation of some of the more widely used standardised psychological test instruments

demonstrate knowledge of relevant ethical and professional codes of conduct in psychology

explain how psychological intervention strategies can be applied in a range of cultural and social contexts

understand and critically evaluate cross-cultural and be Indigenous issues in relation to practice and research in psychology, within a range of socially and culturally diverse peoples, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Related courses

Professional accreditation

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Notes :https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation