COURSE INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
The double major in Psychology and Addiction Studies will provide graduates in the addiction studies field with a strong psychological focus which would provide a complimentary addition to the field, and vice versa. This double major would also be useful for students wishing to work in the drug and alcohol area and to those who seek a degree in Psychology as well as a background to the Addiction Studies area. In this way the double major can enhance graduate employment options.
COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by fulltime or part-time study on the Joondalup Campus. It is also available externally. There are two placement units within the addiction studies major that will require students to attend on campus workshops and an arranged placement.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard university admission requirements, but if entry to Psychology is higher than the basic entry, this standard will be adhered to.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates will hold a degree accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
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| YEAR ONE |
| Semester 1 |
| PSY1101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
15 | | PSY1102 |
Research Methods in Psychology 1 |
15 | | ADS1151 |
Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts |
15 | | HST1124 |
Health Communication |
15 | | |
| Semester 2 |
| PSY1203 |
Biological Determinants of Behaviour |
15 | | PSY1204 |
Social Determinants of Behaviour |
15 | | ADS1252 |
Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs |
15 | | HST1120 |
Introduction to Health Promotion |
15 | | |
| YEAR TWO |
| Semester 1 |
| PSY2202 |
Research Methods in Psychology 2 |
15 | | PSY2301 |
Learning and Motivation |
15 | | ADS2253 |
Addiction Studies: Processes of Change |
15 | | HST1122 |
Health in Society |
15 | | |
| Semester 2 |
| PSY2231 |
Developmental Psychology |
15 | | PSY2203 |
Psychology of Interpersonal Skills |
15 | | ADS2356 |
Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives |
15 | | NPH3101 |
Epidemiology |
15 | | |
| YEAR THREE |
| Semester 1 |
| PSY3303 |
Research Applications and Ethical Issues |
15 | | PSY3343 |
Abnormal Psychology |
15 | | ADS3355 |
Addiction Studies: Social Action |
15 | | ADS3351 |
Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 |
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| Semester 2 |
| PSY3202 |
Personality |
15 | | PSY3304 |
Cognition |
15 | | ADS3457 |
Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice |
15 | | ADS3252 |
Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 |
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| 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 |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004
