Abstract
PSY568 Psychological Practice and Research 1 and PSY569 Psychological Practice and Research 2, together, introduce students to the core elements of professional psychological practice and evidence-based research. In PSY569 students will undertake 150 hour placements in an area of professional psychology practice. As professional placements may be undertaken in any … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
As professional placements may be undertaken in any of a variety of settings (public health, forensic institutions, educational organisations, private practices etc), the specific content of the placement will be negotiated between the external placement supervisor and the student, and will be approved by the School of Psychology's Placement Coordinator
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate applied knowledge of theories of psychopathology;
2.
be able to demonstrate proficiency in applied psychological assessment;
3.
be able to demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis and case formulation;
4.
be able to demonstrate proficiency in the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, and the conduct of appropriate evaluation of outcome;
5.
be able to conduct practice in accordance with professional and ethical standards;
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be able to critically appraise and interpret research evidence to guide professional practice in psychology; and
7.
investigate a substantive research question in professional psychology.
Enrolment restrictions
Available to students in Psychology Masters programs
Work integrated learning
Placement Duration 150 hours Details Students attend an approved location to complete a professional placement, under the supervision of a Charles Sturt approved registered psychologist who is currently approved as a supervisor approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.As professional placements may be undertaken in any of a variety of … For more content click the Read More button below.