Psychology - professional development
Christine Ffrench
8 points (6 points for students who commenced from 1994)
* One 4-hour
seminar per week
* Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites:
APY2020
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should understand the principles of planning a career in psychology, including the writing of a curriculum vitae and an awareness of career options; understand the mechanisms of commencing and maintaining a private practice; be aware of legal, ethical, and professional issues; know about resources available to a professional psychologist.
Synopsis Central theme: professional development. Career planning; the selection interview; the curriculum vitae; conducting a meeting; postgraduate and career options; psychologists' reports; negotiation; legal ethical and professional issues affecting psychological practice. Other professional issues as suggested in class.
Assessment Multiple-choice test: 40%
* Seminar presentation: 30%
* Essay: 30%
Prescribed texts
Australian Psychological Association Code of Professional Conduct 1994
Francis R D and Cameron C Handbook of professional psychology Australian Academic Press, 1991
Psychologists Registration Act 1987 No. 60 (Vic.)
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