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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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