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This unit 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.
The aim of this unit is to teach students the skills required to work effectively and sensitively with people from specific and diverse populations. Diversity will be explored in sessions on sexual diversity, trans, non-binary, and other gender diverse individuals, as well as sessions from specialists working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Specific populations will include children and adults with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and trauma. Topics are presented by guest lecturers who are specialists in the field and wherever possible also belong to the specific population themselves.
(Students must pass 1 units from PSY5201, PSY5212, PSY5272 AND Students must pass 1 units from PSY5202, PSY5213, PSY5273)
Unit was previously coded PSY6306, PSY6247
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, seminars and group exercises.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Study ^ | Case study with individual client |
| Case Study ^ | Case study with service as client |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
PSY6347|3|1
This unit 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.
The aim of this unit is to teach students the skills required to work effectively and sensitively with people from specific and diverse populations. Diversity will be explored in sessions on sexual diversity, trans, non-binary, and other gender diverse individuals, as well as sessions from specialists working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Specific populations will include children and adults with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and trauma. Topics are presented by guest lecturers who are specialists in the field and wherever possible also belong to the specific population themselves.
(Students must pass 1 units from PSY5201, PSY5212, PSY5272 AND Students must pass 1 units from PSY5202, PSY5213, PSY5273)
Unit was previously coded PSY6306, PSY6247
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, seminars and group exercises.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Study ^ | Case study with individual client |
| Case Study ^ | Case study with service as client |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
PSY6347|3|2