PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
PSY3PIN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide students with an in-depth understanding of a range of different approaches to psychological intervention for psychological and behavioural problems. The main focus will be on psychological interventions for individuals but the subject will also explore group and public health interventions designed to change behaviour. The theoretical and empirical support for different intervention strategies will be explored and students will have opportunities to analyse the merits or otherwise of particular approaches. Students will learn to apply basic listening skills required in helping situations and explore effective strategies to motivate behaviour change.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed three of the following subjects [PSY2PRM or PSY2ACH or PSY2DEV or PSY2COG or PSY2SOC] OR must have approval from the Subject Coordinator.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |