Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
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psyChologiCal sCienCe<br />
bachelor of Psychological Science<br />
Duration: 3 years<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Designed for students with a humanities background who are<br />
interested in careers comprising Psychology and areas from Arts<br />
and Humanities such as children studies, youth work, human<br />
services, disability and justice. The <strong>course</strong> involves a greater<br />
concentration of psychology units in the third year of study,<br />
focusing particularly on issues of social change, group processes,<br />
group management and cultural psychology.<br />
Additional <strong>course</strong> Information:<br />
Professional Recognition: The <strong>course</strong> is accredited by the<br />
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and on completion<br />
of this degree, students may apply for a fourth year of study from<br />
an accredited program.<br />
CourSe StruCture<br />
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points<br />
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology* 15<br />
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
* PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed<br />
before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology, however, this<br />
unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in<br />
Psychology 1.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO<br />
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15<br />
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE<br />
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15<br />
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO<br />
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15<br />
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE<br />
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15<br />
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15<br />
PSY3216 Group Process and Group Management 15<br />
PSY3217 Cultural Issues in Psychology 15<br />
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO<br />
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15<br />
PSY3304 Cognition 15<br />
PSY3246 Systems Consultation 15<br />
PSY3306 Psychology, Community and Work 15<br />
careers: Counsellor, Human Resources Officer.<br />
See more <strong>course</strong> information:<br />
reachyourpotential.com.au/<strong>course</strong>s/K67<br />
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psyChology<br />
bachelor of Arts (Psychology)<br />
Duration: 3 years<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Equips students with skills in analysing, researching and explaining<br />
interactions between people and their environment. The <strong>course</strong><br />
is ideal for students with a humanities background who are<br />
interested in careers comprising psychology and areas from arts<br />
and humanities such as children studies, youth work, human<br />
services and justice.<br />
Double Majors:<br />
y Children and Family Studies<br />
y Psychology and English<br />
y Psychology and Writing<br />
y Psychology and Youth Work<br />
Additional <strong>course</strong> Information:<br />
Professional Recognition: The <strong>course</strong> is accredited by<br />
the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).<br />
The Psychology and Youth Work double major is recognised by<br />
the Western Australian Association of Youth Workers (WAAYW).<br />
couRSE STRucTuRE<br />
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points<br />
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology* 15<br />
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
* PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed<br />
before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology, however, this<br />
unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in<br />
Psychology 1.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO<br />
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15<br />
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE<br />
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15<br />
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO<br />
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15<br />
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE<br />
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15<br />
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO<br />
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15<br />
PSY3304 Cognition 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15<br />
Major / Minor / Elective Unit<br />
Students are encouraged to select PSY3216, PSY3217,<br />
PSY3246 and PSY3306 as part of their elective unit choices.<br />
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