COURSE INFORMATION

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E95 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

This course is provided for students with a humanities background who are interested in careers comprising Psychology and areas from Arts and Humanities such as Children Studies, Youth Work, Human Services, Disability Studies, Justice.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Psychology is available by full-time or part-time study.  Generally, units should be completed in year sequence (i.e., all first year units should be completed before proceeding to second year units, and all second year units should be completed before proceeding to third year units).  Prerequisites must be adhered to and each of the research units must be taken in the exact sequence (i.e. PSY1102, PSY2202, PSY3303).  Over the course of the degree students may not undertake more than 150 credit points at the first year level.


COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Joondalup Campus.  The course is also available Externally.

 
YEAR ONE
SEMESTER 1
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology * 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
SEMESTER 2
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER 1
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
SEMESTER 2
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2214 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
YEAR THREE
SEMESTER 1
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
PSY3216 Group Process and Group Management 15
PSY3211 Cultural Issues in Psychology 15
 
SEMESTER 2
PSY3202 Personality 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
PSY3246 Systems Consultation 15
PSY3203 Psychology of Interpersonal Skills 15
 
 
 
 
 
*PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology, however, this unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1.
 
DOUBLE MAJOR, SUPPORTING MAJOR OR MINOR

There are a number of optional double majors available for study within the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). These include Children and Family Studies, Addiction Studies, Criminology, Disability Studies, Women's Studies, English and Writing. Students undertaking a double major with Psychology will complete 12 core Psychology units as well as the 12 core units in the other major. However, students completing a double major in Psychology and Writing or Psychology and English will complete 16 units of Psychology and eight units of English or Writing. Details of the core units are listed below. The completion of these double majors will be reflected on students' testamur and academic transcript.

The Children and Family Studies Major is an option for students with an interest in working in Early Childhood Services. This Major is accredited in Western Australia and New South Wales for employment in childcare/children's services. It includes a set of practica delivered through TAFE which require up-front fees - holders of a Health Care Card are entitled to discounts on TAFE fees.

Students studying a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) may choose a Minor, or Supporting Major, from Health and Human Science areas, Social Sciences, Arts or Business. Psychology, with its focus on human behaviour, is ideally suited for study in combination with many other disciplines. There are now psychological specialisations in areas such as Clinical, Forensic and Community, all of which are offered at Master degree level. Psychology also fits well with disciplines such as Philosophy, and has applications in emerging areas such as Marketing, Leisure, and Tourism. Students majoring in Psychology may wish to discuss their Minor and Elective program with the Course Coordinator or Student Support Officer.

 
 
NOTE: There are limited places available for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) who wish to transfer at the end of second year to the Bachelor of Social Work. Students who wish to undertake this pathway into Social Work must contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for the School of Psychology and the Program Director for the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies prior to the commencement of their studies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DMPSCRPsychology and Criminology Double Major
DMPCFSPsychology - Children and Family Studies Double Major
DMPSADPsychology - Addiction Studies Double Major
DMPSWSPsychology - Women's Studies Double Major
DMAAAAPsychology and Writing Double Major
DMAAABPsychology and English Double Major
DMAAACPsychology and Youth Work Double Major
DMAAADPsychology and Disability Studies Double Major
 
 
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: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006