| Semester 2, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Psychological Interventions |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Psychology and Counselling |
| Student contribution band : | Band 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090701 - Psychology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BSCH (Psychology major 12302) or BPSH
Other requisites
BPSH students must have completed the first 3 years with a GPA of 5.0 across levels 1 to 3 psychology courses.
Rationale
As an evidence-based discipline, psychological research forms the foundation for the development and evaluation of interventions to address issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of all people. Psychologists can inform state and federal policy makers, and assist individuals, groups, organisations and communities through the application of psychological theory and scientific principles within a context of culturally sensitive communication and consultation.
Synopsis
The aim of this course is to further develop students' interpersonal communication skills, with a view to applying psychological perspectives to various current issues faced by contemporary Australians. Students will use research evidence to critically evaluate psychological theories in order to gain a greater understanding of current societal issues, and to develop suitable evidence-based interventions that are ethically sound, consistent with theory, and sensitive to diversity issues in 21st century Australian society such as culture, gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status.
This course contains a mandatory residential school for both external and on-campus students.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- critically evaluate psychological theories that could be applied to a current societal issue in the areas of clinical, counselling, health, community, organisational, social or developmental psychology;
- assess and critically evaluate current societal issue affecting individuals, groups, organisations, and/or community wellbeing;
- identify the antecedents, possible consequences, and potential impact of a current societal issue at various systemic or community levels;
- develop ethical, evidence-based strategies or interventions that address the societal issue, thereby enhancing psychological health and wellbeing;
- identify relevant diversity issues that must be considered in developing and applying these interventions (e.g., culture, gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status);
- use high-level interpersonal communication skills in presenting findings.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | This course will focus on the advancement of students' critical understanding of various psychological theories that explain human behaviour from a range of differing perspectives. This understanding will be developed through comparisons of various theoretical frameworks and the application of these perspectives to issues faced by Australians today. Specific topics will vary depending on the expertise and discipline areas of staff involved in the course and the issues that are topical during the semester in which the course is run. | 100.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=PSY4040)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 65.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 70.00 |
| Residential Schools | 32.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Attend&Participate | 1 | 14 Jul 2020 | (see note 1) | |
| Evidence Summary | 50 | 50 | 21 Sep 2020 | |
| Intervention Proposal&Present | 50 | 50 | 19 Oct 2020 |
Notes
- Attendance at workshops is mandatory
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Attendance at the two two-day intensive workshops associated with this course in mandatory. The location of the all workshops/residential schools for BSCH students will be held at either Ipswich or Toowoomba campus if enrolled as an on-campus student, at the Ipswich campus for BPSH students, and Toowoomba only for external students. It is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete the residential school attendance and participation satisfactorily, students must achieve 100% for this item. To complete the remaining assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the assignments and test. If students obtain less than 50%, they may be required to resubmit the assessment item or do other make-up work. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve 100% of the marks available for the workshop attendance and participation and at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. The low pass grade is not available for compulsory psychology courses. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the Summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
In a Restricted Examination, candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); Students whose first language is not English, may take an appropriate unmarked non-electronic translation dictionary (but not technical dictionary) into the examination. Dictionaries with any handwritten notes will not be permitted. Translation dictionaries will be subject to perusal and may be removed from the candidate's possession until appropriate disciplinary action is completed if found to contain material that could give the candidate an unfair advantage. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use 6th edition APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.