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This course provides students in the addiction studies field with a strong psychological focus and provides a complementary addition to the area of psychology. The course will enhance the employment prospects of graduates as well as enrich the learning experience for students wishing to focus their studies.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students studying online will need to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss the two practicum units in the third year of study, which will need to be studied on-campus.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| PSY1111 | Psychology: History and Perspectives | 15 |
| ADS1151 | Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts | 15 |
| HST1124 | Health Communication | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1102 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 15 |
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
| ADS1252 | Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs | 15 |
| HST1109 | Epidemiology | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2202 | Research Methods in Psychology 2 | 15 |
| PSY2301 | Learning and Motivation | 15 |
| ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | 15 |
| HST1120 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
| PSY2305 | Individual Differences | 15 |
| ADS2356 | Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives | 15 |
| HST1122 | Health in Society | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3303 | Research Applications and Ethical Issues | 15 |
| PSY3343 | Abnormal Psychology | 15 |
| ADS3355 | Addiction Studies: Social Action | 15 |
| ADS3252 | Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3350 | Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
| PSY3304 | Cognition | 15 |
| ADS3458 | Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice | 15 |
| ADS3351 | Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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This course provides graduates in the addiction studies field with a strong psychological focus and provides a complementary addition to the area of psychology. The course will enhance the employment prospects of graduates as well as enrich the learning experience for students wishing to focus their studies.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students studying online will need to contact the Course Coordinator to discuss the two practicum units in the third year of study, which will need to be studied on-campus.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| PSY1111 | Psychology: History and Perspectives | 15 |
| ADS1151 | Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts | 15 |
| HST1183 | Health, Society and Sustainability | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1102 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 15 |
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
| ADS1252 | Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs | 15 |
| HST1109 | Epidemiology | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2202 | Research Methods in Psychology 2 | 15 |
| PSY2301 | Learning and Motivation | 15 |
| ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | 15 |
| HST2124 | Health Communication | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
| PSY2305 | Individual Differences | 15 |
| ADS2356 | Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives | 15 |
| HST1120 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3303 | Research Applications and Ethical Issues | 15 |
| PSY3343 | Abnormal Psychology | 15 |
| ADS3355 | Addiction Studies: Social Action | 15 |
| ADS3252 | Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3350 | Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
| PSY3304 | Cognition | 15 |
| ADS3458 | Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice | 15 |
| ADS3351 | Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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