Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

MAJoRS
Children and Family studies
campus: Joondalup
This double major is designed for students seeking a degree
in Psychology and a qualification to work as a qualified child
and family services practitioner within the public, private and
community sector.
The Psychology – Children and Family Studies Major consists of
24 units / 360 credit points.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
CHN1101 Ecology of Children and Families 1 15
CHN1103 Working with Infants and Toddlers* 15
* CHN1103 is delivered by Central TAFE. Fees for this unit are payable
upfront direct to TAFE. It contains a Professional Practice Placement and is
available Internally and Externally.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
CHN1102 Ecology of Children and Families 2 15
CSV1103 Interpersonal and Helping Skills 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
CHN3203 Child Rearing 15
CHN3130 Purpose of Play 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
CSV3108 Culture, Equity and Diversity 15
CSV3115 Leadership and Management in
Community Services 15
“Social Science continues to open my
mind to different ways of thinking.”
My experience has been 100% positive. My lecturers
are highly knowledgeable and always make coming
to class a fun and comfortable experience. Social
Science continues to open my mind to different ways
of thinking and encourages me to keep open mind
when working with others. I feel that taking on the
course is shaping me into a better person.
Thalia Skopellos
Ecu Social Science student
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
CSV3109 Vulnerable People and Communities 15
CHN3113 Children and Family Studies Professional
Placement** 30
** CNH3113 is a year long practicum unit and students will need to
continue this unit in Year 3, Semester 2.
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation
and Perception 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
CHN3206 Designing Family Support Programmes 15
careers: Psychologist, Family Welfare Officer, Childrens Services
Coordinator, Coordinator of Parent Support and Early Intervention
Programs, Children and Family Services Worker, Early Childhood
and Care Educator.
psychology and english
campus: Joondalup
This double major opens up many new career paths for students
who return to tertiary studies. It provides younger students with a
more comprehensive background in psychological knowledge and
prepares them for engaging in lifelong learning.
The Psychology and English Major consists of 24 units /
360 credit points.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
ENG1140 Discovering Literature 15
Elective Unit 15
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
ENG1050 Literature and Social Change 15
Elective Unit 15
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