APY3030

Psychology - professional development

Ms 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 Macmillan, 1997
Psychologists Registration Act 1987 No. 60 (Vic.)