Professional Evidence (Psychology) (10446.1)

The focus of this capstone unit is reflecting upon learning from the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree, and applying the acquired discipline specific knowledge to a range of professional contexts. Students will reflect on the utility and outputs from their learning across their degree via review and finalisation of an e-portfolio. There will be a focus on the transition into the workforce or further study. In this unit, students will also complete an applied major group project to address a real-world issue, such as via a research proposal, intervention, or evaluation. Each group will work under the guidance of an academic advisor. The project will integrate discipline and professional knowledge and skills.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate career-readiness, a clear professional identity, and insight into the skills, knowledge and personal attributes necessary to meet the standards of performance and practice expected by their profession;
2. Critically reflect on their learning and development of their skills throughout their course and consider their ongoing development into their professional lives;
3. Critically analyse the impact of individual actions on others in professional settings and the impact of the profession on society;
4. Synthesise high-level conceptual and practical understanding and psychological knowledge to develop useful solutions to real-world problems; and
5. Work constructively in a group-based setting to address a real-world issue and communicate project methodology and findings effectively in both written and oral format.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Students must have passed 60 credit points including
11474 Professional Orientation (Psychology) AND
11401 Professional Practice 1 (Health) AND
18 credit points from the Specialist Major in Psychological Science

Corequisites

Students must also be enrolled in (or have already passed) 10120 Industry and Community Engagement (Health).

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.