Course Title: Psychology Field Placement

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Psychology Field Placement

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BESC1492

City Campus

Undergraduate

150H Health Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

BESC1492

City Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2024

BESC1527

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Loretta Vocale and Taylor Brown

Course Coordinator Phone: +613 9925

Course Coordinator Email: loretta.vocale@rmit.edu.au/taylor.brown@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.


Course Description

Students will participate in a supervised filed placement in a health-focused, human services organisation or agency. On placement, students will have the opportunity to observe and engage in activities which will assist them to learn about how professionals in psychology-related fields work and apply skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to reflect on the professional, organisational and ethical issues relevant to the workplace setting as well as gain relevant career skills.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP154 Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology):

  • PLO 1: Understand appropriate and relevant fundamental and applied evidence based knowledge and undertake life long learning to improve personal and professional practice.
  • PLO 2: Demonstrate a capacity to employ a variety of approaches and procedures to research to permit judgements and decisions to be supported by appropriate evidence that places practice within a global and local context.
  • PLO 3: Applies knowledge to diagnose and solve problems in a wide range of diverse situations, with an ability to work independently or with others and incorporate the analysis of evidence based scientific literature to solve psychological problems.
  • PLO 4: Engage in dialogue with a diverse range of people and communicate in a broad range of forms (written, electronic, graphic, oral) to meet the circumstances of the situation and the capabilities of the audience.
  • PLO 5: Maintain tolerance and respect for individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, holding diverse values, adhering to professional expectations and demonstrating ethical behaviour.
  • PLO 6: Develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues, other professionals and the community that build on the capacity of others and develop open and flexible relationships that adapt to evolving needs and aspirations

 


Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Complete a minimum 120-hour placement;
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the human services organisation within the community;
  3. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills to promote productive and cohesive relations among colleagues and clients;
  4. Demonstrate cultural and social awareness through active engagement with individuals and communities;
  5. Reflect critically on your work place experiences including professional and ethical issues relevant to the field placement.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

Students will undertake a supervised placement within a human services organisation. In addition to the placement, students will complete associated orientation activities, online assessment materials, and assignments related to professional practice.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Pre-Placement Microcredentials 
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Professional Development Plan (750 words)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3 & 5

Assessment Task 3: Self-reflective Essay (1250 words)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 4: Supervisor Report
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 5: Logbook
Weighting 5%
This assessment task supports CLO 1

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.