Unit Set Information

Psychology - Children and Family Studies Double Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code DMPCFS

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.

Disclaimer

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.

This Double Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Clinical or professional work placement Requirement

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.

Duty of care

Students are required to provide evidence of a valid Working With Children Check.

Professional practice rules

Practical Placement requirements are determined by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

Implications of failing

Students who fail the placements are required to re-enrol, as successful completion is required to complete the course.

Related Careers

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

Double Major Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology15
PSY1111Psychology: History and Perspectives15
CHN1101Ecology of Children and Families 115
CSV1103Interpersonal and Helping Skills15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1102Research Methods in Psychology 115
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour15
CHN1102Ecology of Children and Families 215
CHN1103Working with Infants and Toddlers15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2202Research Methods in Psychology 215
PSY2301Learning and Motivation15
CHN3203Child Rearing15
CHN3130Purpose of Play15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2305Individual Differences15
PSY2231Developmental Psychology15
CSV3108Culture, Equity and Diversity15
CSV3115Leadership and Management in Community Services15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3303Research Applications and Ethical Issues15
PSY3343Abnormal Psychology15
CSV3109Vulnerable People and Communities15
CHN3113Children and Family Studies Professional Placement30
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3350Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception15
PSY3304Cognition15
CHN3206Designing Family Support Programmes15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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Unit Set Information

Psychology - Children and Family Studies Double Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2017 : Code DMPCFS

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.

Disclaimer

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.

This Double Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Clinical or professional work placement Requirement

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.

Duty of care

Students are required to provide evidence of a valid Working With Children Check.

Professional practice rules

Practical Placement requirements are determined by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

Implications of failing

Students who fail the placements are required to re-enrol, as successful completion is required to complete the course.

Related Careers

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

Double Major Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology15
PSY1111Psychology: History and Perspectives15
CHN1101Ecology of Children and Families 115
CHN1103Working with Infants and Toddlers15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1102Research Methods in Psychology 115
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour15
CHN1102Ecology of Children and Families 215
CSV1103Interpersonal and Helping Skills15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2202Research Methods in Psychology 215
PSY2301Learning and Motivation15
CHN3203Child Rearing15
CHN3130Purpose of Play15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2305Individual Differences15
PSY2231Developmental Psychology15
CSV2108Culture, Equity and Diversity15
CSV2115Leadership and Management in Community Services15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3303Research Applications and Ethical Issues15
PSY3343Abnormal Psychology15
CSV2109 *Vulnerable People and Communities15
CHN3113Children and Family Studies Professional Placement30
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3350Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception15
PSY3304Cognition15
CHN3206Designing Family Support Programmes15

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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