Professional Evidence (Psychology) (10446.1)

Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
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Professional Evidence (Psychology)
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Flexible
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Psychology Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
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.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 Flexible Dr Sally Kelty
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 Flexible Dr Sally Kelty
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

There are three required readings for this unit. These are available to students to download free of charge from the University of Canberra Library. Links to these readings are located in the UC Learn site for this unit. 

1. Kowalski, R.M. (2018). Research Methods in Psychology. In L.J. Burton., D. Westen & R.M. Kowalski (Eds.), Psychology (pp. 118-134). Wiley.

2. Whitley, B.E., Kite, M.E. & Adams, H.L. (2013). Principles of Research in Behavioral Science (electronic bk.). Psychology Press.

3. Gelson, C.J. (2006). Applying theories to research: The Interplay of Theory and Research in Science. In F.T. Leong., L. Austin & T. James T (Eds.), The Psychology Research Handbook: A Guide for Graduate Students and Research Assistants, 2nd Ed. (pp. 455-464). Sage.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Please read this information BEFORE contacting your unit convener for an extension.

1.  Assessment extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.

2.  Students are expected to work on the assessment items throughout the teaching period. Early communication of problems is strongly advised. Students should assess early in the teaching period whether they have a reasonable likelihood of being able to complete the unit and should consider withdrawing by the census date, if required.

3.  Requests will require documentary evidence (see below for information on acceptable documentation) and must be submitted to the unit convener.

4.  To request an extension, email the unit convener with "Extension request" in the subject line and include:

a.      Which assessment item the extension is requested for (and which unit)

b.      Length of extension requested

c.      Reason for the extension request

d.      Attached documentary evidence as outline above in section 5B. 

 

Special assessment requirements

In order to pass this unit, students must submit all assessment itmes. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Students are expected to attend, or listen to, lectures and tutorials and engage with online content made available on the UCLearn site for this unit. Lecture and tutorial content will also be made available online on the unit UCLearn site.

All students are expected to attend the Week 13 Group presentations. All students are expected to stay for the duration of their allocated 2-hour presentation slot so they can listen and support their group and their unit peers. Students are expected to speak in a group presentation in Wk.13. 

Required IT skills

Completion of the Capstone Project proposal will require an understanding of Microsoft Word software, and completion of the two group presentations will require an understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint software or equivalent software. 

In-unit costs

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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