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PY4112 - Ethics for Research and Professional and Evidence Based Practice
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Psychology as a discipline and a profession is firmly founded upon the model of the
scientist/practitioner. In this subject, students will explore the principles that
underpin Evidence-Based Practice in the profession and how this translates to professional
practice. Key considerations include the role of ethical behaviour, codes of ethics
and competencies, and the social, historical, professional and cultural factors that
influence the science and practice of psychology with people from culturally diverse
backgrounds.
Learning Outcomes
- apply the principles of evidence-based practice to contemporary issues in psychology
and psychological practice;
- develop and appraise a learning portfolio to summarize key strengths in response to
career opportunities;
- apply the APS Code of Ethics and APS Ethical Guidelines to professional psychological
practice.
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties;
achieve a score of at least 50% for Part 1 of the portfolio assessment task.
Prerequisites: |
Must complete 72 credit points of level 1, 2, and 3 subjects from an undergraduate
Psychology course, and be accepted into the 4th year psychology stream before enrolling
in any level 4 PY subjects.
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Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
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Census Date 06-Apr-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Divjyot Kaur. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 16 hours seminars
- 8 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 53,
Internal
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Census Date 30-Nov-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 16 hours seminars
- 8 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Lauren Shaw |
Lecturers:
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Ms Renee McAllister, Dr Divjyot Kaur, Dr Lauren Shaw. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 16 hours seminars
- 8 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Study Period 1,
External
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Lauren Shaw |
Lecturers:
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Ms Renee McAllister, Dr Lauren Shaw. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 8 hours online activity
- 16 hours online Seminars
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.