301661 (v.2) Psychology 421 - Applied Psychology
| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | History of psychological intervention, levels of intervention and analysis, theoretical basis of intervention in individual and family, organisations, communities. Skill development. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Obtained, through a project and visits, the structure and political role of community agencies. Applied psychological principles within community settings. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Duffy K.G. and Wong F.Y., (2000), Community Psychology, 2nd ed., Boston, Allyn and Bacon. vig.abacon.com Thomas D.R.and Veno A., (Eds.), (1996), Community Psychology and Social Change - Australian and New Zealand Perspectives, 2nd ed., Palmerston North, Dunmore Press www.dunmore.co.nz Tyson S.J., (1999), Developing and Applying Concepts about Community - Reflections from the Field, Journal of Community Psychology, 27, 347-365. |
| Unit Texts: | Dalton J., Elias M., and Wandersman A., (2001), Community Psychology - Linking Individuals and Communities, Belmont, adsworth. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination Essay 40%. Program Evaluation 30%. Research Project Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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