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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
In this course, you will consider important contextual factors in psychological ethics, theory, research and practice with diverse populations over the lifespan. The course will address key determinants (e.g., social, structural, economic and interpersonal factors) and contextual factors (e.g., geographic and cultural) in health. The course includes an emphasis on applying your knowledge to develop your professional practice skills to support appropriate interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.
Exam (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Report (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Assessment of interpersonal communication skills (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 3
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 hours of face-to-face activities including lectures and/or workshops per week. - Approximately 94 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Please note that this course, as part of the Master of Professional Psychology program, may be delivered in more intensive formats where pedagogically appropriate. Students should ensure they are familiar with timetabling for each semester to plan appropriately. Work Integrated Learning Other This is a coursework component of the Master of Professional Psychology degree. No work-integrated learning option is available. Other Information This course is assessed on a Course Requirement Satisfied (CRS) or Fail basis. Students must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.
There are no prescribed texts for this course.