This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding the application of psychological theory and research to mental health and about major paradigms including behaviourism, cognitivism, psychobiology and the scientist-practitioner approach.
In this course you will be introduced to major conceptualisations of psychological wellbeing and pathology (e. g., symptoms and functioning) and major taxonomies related to mental health.
The course will also introduce professional regulation and ethics in psychology, including the functions of the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the application of theory and research in professional psychology
- Apply and evaluate psychological approaches to psychological wellbeing and pathology
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the APS Code of Ethics and key requirements for Provisional Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- Written report (40%; LO 1-3)
- Final exam (40%; LO 1-3)
- Group assessments (20%; LO 1-3)
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Workload
Weekly contact hours will comprise 3 hours of face-to-face activities including lectures and/or workshops. The workload is expected to be 130 hours, including study time, spread over the semester or session.Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
undergraduate psychology - major paradigms and approachesFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4200 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $6000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4094 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |
