COURSE INFORMATION

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T02 University Certificate in Psychological Studies

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed for students who are interested in obtaining a brief overview of the discipline of psychology.  This 12-month part-time course provides students with introductory knowledge about some of the latest theoretical issues impacting on psychology and introduces some practical skills training in interpersonal communication and groupwork.  Successful completion of this University Certificate will allow students entry into the Diploma course.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by part-time internal study on Joondalup campus.  It is also available externally.

 

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

No prerequisites.

 

Students for whom English is not their first language must have proof of language proficiency.  This can be the Cambridge Proficiency Test at Grade "C" level, IELTS of 6.5 or a TOEFL minimum score of 550 including TWE of 5.  For European students, other equivalents may apply.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Each unit involves three hours contact time per week during the 13-week semester.  Psychology units comprise 100% of the program.

 
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1106 Group Process and Group Management 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
PSY2203 Psychology of Interpersonal Skills 15
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004