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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 sectors.
This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
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This double major contains two Professional Practice placements. The first one is undertaken in the first year of study, while the second is a year-long practicum unit in the third year of study.
Students are required to provide evidence of a valid Working With Children Check.
Practical Placement requirements are determined by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.
Students who fail the placements are required to re-enrol, as successful completion is required to complete the course.
Early Childhood and Care Educator, Children Services Coordinator, Coordinator of Parent Education and Early Intervention Programs, Family Support Officer/Coordinator, Community Development Officer/Coordinator, Policy Officer
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| PSY1111 | Psychology: History and Perspectives | 15 |
| CHN1101 | Ecology of Children and Families 1 | 15 |
| CSV1103 | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1102 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 15 |
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
| CHN1102 | Ecology of Children and Families 2 | 15 |
| CHN1103 | Working with Infants and Toddlers | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2202 | Research Methods in Psychology 2 | 15 |
| PSY2301 | Learning and Motivation | 15 |
| CHN3203 | Child Rearing | 15 |
| CHN3130 | Purpose of Play | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY2305 | Individual Differences | 15 |
| PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | 15 |
| CSV3108 | Culture, Equity and Diversity | 15 |
| CSV3115 | Leadership and Management in Community Services | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY3350 | Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
| PSY3304 | Cognition | 15 |
| CHN3206 | Designing Family Support Programmes | 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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