APY3030

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