Courses & Units
Research Skills in Psychology Practice PSY717
Introduction
This unit is designed to provide students with a grounding in research relevant to psychological practice contexts. Specifically, this unit will provide students with the skills to read, interpret and evaluate relevant literature, and then implement that information into their psychological practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Skills in Psychology Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSY717 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Raimondo Bruno |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate research evidence to provide frameworks for intervention in psychologically relevant settings
- Implement intervention frameworks for psychologically relevant settings
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY702 Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA710Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr Seminar weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Practical Interpretations of Research/Statistical Methods (Hurdle Task) (5%)|Development of an evaluation proposal and plan (45%)|Development of a real-world Intervention & Budget (Proposal) (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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