Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

PSY7104 20 Credit Points
Forensic Practicum
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
PSY5273 Clinical Psychology 3
This unit is designed to enable students to closely observe forensic
psychologists and lawyers in practice and to undertake forensic
psychology work under the close supervision of a registered
forensic psychologist (wherever possible this will be the unit
coordinator). The unit focuses on how psychological theory and
psychological techniques can be applied to assist courts and other
formal decision making bodies governed by administrative law
(e.g., Guardianship Board, Immigration Appeals Tribunal) in their
determinations. Students will be directly exposed to at least two
areas of law and the roles that psychologists can play in those
areas of law. Students will have the opportunity to observe
psychologists practising in those two areas of law and will
undertake their own case work (i.e., undertake forensic
evaluations and submit reports on those evaluations to the court)
in at least one area of law. Students will complete a minimum of
65 days of practicum placement (one day = 7.5 hours of case work
and associated administrative duties).
PSY7181 50 Credit Points
PhD Research 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
In this unit students extend their understanding of research design
and analysis. The appropriateness of applying different types of
research design and analysis techniques to various areas of inquiry
is examined. Selected topics are studied in depth. Students also
review the research process, and develop skills in critically
evaluating published research. Study culminates in the
development of the PhD research proposal.
PSY7182 10 Credit Points
PhD Research 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is for PhD students in the combined Masters/PhD
program for the completion of their research in the first semester
of their second year.
PSY7183 25 Credit Points
PhD Research 3
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is for PhD students in the combined Masters/PhD
program for the completion of their research in the second
semester of their second year.
PSY7186 40 Credit Points
Practicum 4 and 5
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit enables students to learn practical skills under
supervision of a suitably qualified professional.
PSY7188 12.5 Credit Points
Contemporary Issues in Community Psychology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
PSY5162 Applied Psychology 1: Principles of Community
Psychology
This unit will provide an opportunity for students to be exposed to
and engage with some of the contemporary issues in community
psychology. It will encourage students to question some of the
core values and traditional frameworks of community psychology
and evaluate their relevance and applicability to a range of
contemporary issues. It is anticipated that the unit will be a
vehicle whereby staff research and pertinent issues can be
presented and discussed. It will also provide an opportunity for
visiting academics whose work is relevant to the community
psychology field to present and discuss their work.
PSY7199 12.5 Credit Points
New Directions: Contemporary Perspectives in Community
Psychology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines critical, positive, and radical perspectives in
psychology. These perspectives challenge many theories and
practices common in psychology and examine ways in the
traditional theories and practices reinforce and maintain the status
quo. As such, these perspectives pay particular attention to the
well-being of oppressed and vulnerable individuals and groups.
This unit examines notions of power, oppression, inequality, and
emphasises the need for social and psychological justice. These
approaches draw on a number of positions, including Left,
Feminist, Civil Rights, and liberation movements. The values of
social justice, self-determination and participation, caring and
compassion, wellbeing, and human diversity underpin the theory
and practice of critical, positive, and radical psychology.
PSY7200 0 Credit Points
PhD Research Thesis
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is for PhD students for the completion of their doctoral
thesis. Students will re-enrol in this unit each semester until their
thesis is submitted.
PSY7203 12.5 Credit Points
Psychology and Law 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
PSY6312 Psycholegal Assessments
This unit introduces postgraduate psychology students to the legal
system in Australia in general, and Western Australia in particular
and explores the interaction between law and psychology. As part
of this unit students will develop competencies in doing legal
research. The unit specifically deals with the comprehensive law
movement, problem-solving courts and issues concerning the
investigatory, evidentiary and disposition stages of the criminal
justice system.
PSY7205 12.5 Credit Points
Psychology and Law 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
PSY7203 Psychology and Law 1
This unit is designed to familiarise students about the contribution
of psychologists to civil litigation issues. It includes matters
concerning the law of torts and libel, laws concerning
compensation, discrimination laws, competency, civil
commitment laws and family law. A further aim is to integrate
findings of psychological research and practice with these areas in
law. As part of this unit students will develop competencies in
doing legal research.
PSY7206 20 Credit Points
Final Forensic Placement
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
PSY7104 Forensic Practicum
This unit is designed to enable students to closely observe forensic
psychologists and lawyers in practice and to undertake forensic
psychology work under the close supervision of a registered
forensic psychologist (wherever possible this will be the unit
coordinator). Students will be directly exposed to at least two
areas of law and the roles that psychologists can play in those
areas of law. Students will have the opportunity to observe
psychologists practising in those two areas of law and will
undertake their own case work (i.e., undertake forensic
evaluations and submit reports on those evaluations to the court)
in at least one area of law. Students will complete a minimum of
65 days of practicum placement (one day = 7.5 hours of case work
and associated administrative duties).
298 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008