PSY4200

Psychology honours: Theory and practice (24 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Greg Yelland

Offered:
Caulfield Full year 2003 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Full year 2004 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The Honours year in psychology aims to increase student understaning of theoretical and methodological aspects of research, develop their analytic, research and communication skills, as well as provide students with advanced knowledge in specific areas of the science and practice of psychology, The Honours program also meets the requirements of the Australian Psychological Society for Associate Membership. In this unit, students complete coursework components designed to expand their understanding of the discipline. Students will also complete, under supervision, a major theoretical essay.

Assessment: Two exams (30%), Seminar Presentation, discussion and 1500 word essay (10%), 9000 word theoretical essay (60%)

Contact Hours: 1 hours/week of lectures, 1.5 hours/week of seminars, 10 hours SPSS computer workshops mid year, and 1/2 week supervision of theoretical essay. The remainder of the time would be spent in library searches, reading and preparation of a seminar presentation, and the theoretical and contemporary issues essays.

Prerequisites: Completed Bachelors Degree with an APS accredited 3-year major sequence in Psychology

Corequisites: PSY4100

Prohibitions: PSY4001, PSY4002, PSY4011, PSY4012, PSY4021, PSY4022