PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
PSY3PIN
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed three of the following subjects [PSY2PRM or PSY2DEV or PSY2COG or PSY2SOC] OR must have approval from the Subject Coordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1,500-words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual video presentation (7 min; 1500-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1,500-words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual video presentation (7 min; 1500-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1,500-words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual video presentation (7 min; 1500-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1,500-words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual video presentation (7 min; 1500-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1,500-words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual video presentation (7 min; 1500-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirstie McKenzie-McHarg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (1,500-words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual video presentation (7 min; 1500-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |