C11352v1 Graduate Certificate in Psychology
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Psychology (GradCertPsych)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Online campus
Notes
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
Overview
Course intended learning outcomes
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Rules and regulations
Exit award
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (C06148) can apply to transfer into this exit-only course after completing 24 credit points of specified study and gain a graduate certificate qualification.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Culturally appropriate: Infer knowledge required for research and professional practice that is sensitive to diversity of individuals, culturally appropriate, and cognisant of the impacts of ongoing colonisation on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. |
| 2.1 | Psychological Literacy: Apply psychological science to meet personal, professional, and societal goals. |
| 2.2 | Research and communication: Analyse, critique, and communicate theory and research in psychology. |
| 3.1 | Lifelong learning: Assemble knowledge and attributes required for self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology and for ongoing personal and professional development. |
Course duration and attendance
This is an exit-only course from the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (C06148).
Course structure
This course comprises a total of 24 credit points.
Course completion requirements
| Select 24 credit points of options: | 24cp | |
| 96834 Brain and Behaviour | 6cp | |
| 96836 Development Across the Lifespan | 6cp | |
| 96833 Introduction to Psychological Science | 6cp | |
| 96832 Introduction to Psychology Foundations | 6cp | |
| 96835 Psychological Disorders and Interventions | 6cp | |
| 96837 Research Methods and Theory in Psychology | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Rules and regulations
Assignment extension policy
Extensions for assignments will only be provided where there are extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, and documentation is provided. The acceptable reasons to support an extension application, as well as the appropriate forms of documentation, are the same as described for Special Consideration. Students will also be required to submit their 'work in progress' when requesting an extension. Students seeking an extension must apply to the subject coordinator by email prior to the day the assessment is due. Approved extensions will allow students up to 7 additional days to submit the assignment.
Special consideration is only required for extensions of more than one week (more than 7 days inclusive of weekends).
Exit award
This is an exit-only course for students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (C06148). Direct entry is not available.
Professional recognition
This course is not accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and does not lead to a psychology registration.
Other information
For further information about this course, or instructions on how to apply for an internal course transfer (graduating), contact the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or
+61 2 9514 1222
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