Psychology Practice

Unit code: APM7006 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Nicholson
Footscray Park
N/A
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit is the capstone unit for the program. This unit examines and evaluates the multiple roles of the community psychologist as a practitioner. These roles include provider of psychological services as a generalist psychologist and roles such as participant-observer, evaluator, consultant, researcher, change agent, networker, trainer, negotiator, facilitator. Students reflect upon and identify their existing capabilities, competencies and skills, and then identify their gaps in competencies. From this self-reflection, a learning contract will be developed to formulate a professional practice plan in preparation for their future workplace.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Critically review professional issues relevant to psychological practice;
  2. Integrate and evaluate the learning acquired in academic course work and on placement;
  3. Enhance the capacity for self-reflection and reflective practice as a psychologist;
  4. Clarify values in relation to working as a community psychologist, in the light of Course and Practicum experience, with particular emphasis on culture, gender, ability and minority group identification; and
  5. Devise plans for enhancing competencies as community psychologists in future work settings.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Seminar presentation and report (1500 words)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 70%
Professional practice plan including self-evaluation and aims for continuing education and professional practice (2500 words)

Required reading

Students will be directed to appropriate readings via VU collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

Search for units, majors & minors