Introduction to Psychological Practice

Course aim

To further develop students' understanding of theoretical and empirical underpinnings of assessment and intervention strategies for applying psychological knowledge in a broad range of professional careers.

Course content

Students will further develop their knowledge of psychological therapy (including person-centred therapy, behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapies, and integrative psychotherapies) and will apply psychological knowledge to working within organisations and with people from diverse cultural groups, such as Aboriginal communities and older adults.

Textbook(s)

Prochaska, J.O. & Norcross, J.C. 2018, Systems of Psychotherapy:A Transtheoretical Analysis, 9th, Oxford University Press, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Admission to the fourth year of MHPU Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Online (Independent learning)	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Online (Online activities)	2 hours x 12 Weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Reflection, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4Y)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.