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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
In this course, you will extend your theoretical knowledge and skills in psychological assessments. The course has a strong applied emphasis and you will learn how to select, administer and interpret the results of major standardised tests. You will also acquire advanced skills in interviewing, assessment of risk and the use of taxonomies. You will learn how to communicate assessment findings, synthesise information from multiple sources and develop formulations that are culturally, socially and developmentally appropriate and which inform intervention planning.
Written report (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Reflective tasks (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Simulated psychological evaluations (hurdle)
Learning outcomes 3
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 hours of face-to-face activities including lectures and/or workshops per week. - Approximately 94 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Please note that this course, as part of the Master of Professional Psychology program, may be delivered in more intensive formats where pedagogically appropriate. Students should ensure they are familiar with timetabling for each semester to plan accordingly. Work Integrated Learning Other This is a coursework component of the Master of Professional Psychology degree. No work-integrated learning option is available outside of simulation-based activities undertaken with supervision in class time as related to psychological assessment. Other Information This course is assessed on a Course Requirement Satisfied (CRS) or Fail basis. Students must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.
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