175851

Advanced Professional Issues in Psychological Practice Part I

This course is Part I of the core curriculum for students completing the PGDipPsychPrac. The course covers the advanced study of professional psychology theory, models, methods, and principles as they relate to those who are establishing their professional identity and beginning to practice. The integrated curriculum develops student’s knowledge of the New Zealand Psychologists Board Cultural and Core Competencies and provides the scientific and reflective frameworks for safe and ethical practice.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

175851

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

800-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

30

Subject

Psychology

Course planning information

Course notes

All assessments must be passed to pass this course. Attendance at the contact workshop in Palmerston North and the online classes are compulsory.

Corequisite courses

Complete at the same time

You need to complete the corequisite course or courses listed above at the same time as doing this one.

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 have a comprehensive understanding of the role and obligations of psychologists in healthcare systems and the broader community, including the boundaries of their own competence.
  • 2 explain and critically evaluate the spirit, provisions, principles, significance and implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, for the practice of psychology.
  • 3 apply critical self-awareness to their understanding of the professional standards relevant to the practice psychology and ethical decision-making processes.
  • 4 recognise the importance of effective communication and its role in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships, obtaining valid and reliable information, and appropriate documentation.
  • 5 critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of various assessment and measurement methods and apply them appropriately to the context.
  • 6 have sufficient knowledge of relevant Western and Māori psychological theory, models, and research to develop scientifically and culturally sound formulations and intervention plans.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Participation 1 2 3 4 5 6 0%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 0%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 0%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Author
WAIKAREMOANA W. WAITOKI, JACQUELINE S. FEATHER, NEVILLE R. ROBERTSON & JULIA J. RUCKLIDGE (EDS.)
ISBN
978-0-473-35488-6
Edition
2016 (3RD EDITION)
Publisher
The New Zealand Psychological Society

PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND, 4TH EDITION

Author
SEYMOUR, F.; BLACKWELL, S.; & TAMATEA, A.
ISBN
9780473621223
Edition
2022 4TH EDITION
Publisher
NEW ZEALAND PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

TE MANU KAI I TE MATAURANGA: INDIGENOUS PSYCHOLOGY IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Author
WAITOKI, W. W. & LEVY M.
ISBN
9780473345457
Edition
2016
Publisher
NEW ZEALAND PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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