Psychology - professional development
Ms Christine Ffrench
6 points * One 1-hour lecture and one 3-hour seminar per week * Second semester * Caulfield * Prerequisites: APY2020
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will 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. Topics include 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 Society Code of professional conduct APS, 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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