This course will provide you with knowledge of the theory and principles of major forms of psychological assessment (including standardised psychometric tests) and relevant cultural, developmental and ethical considerations.
There will be practical components in which you will learn and practice interpersonal communication and interview skills and plan, conduct, interpret and report basic psychological assessments, including an introduction to risk assessment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- The ability to apply their understanding of psychometric assessment principles and tests in settings relevant to professional practice
- Explain cultural, social, developmental and ethical considerations in basic psychological assessments
- Plan, implement and report basic psychological assessments
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills suitable for a professional environment.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- Reports of psychological assessments 30% LO 2-4
- Assessment of professional skills in administering simulated psychological assessments 30% LO 1-4
- Exam 40% LO 1-4
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Workload
Weekly contact hours will comprise 3 hours of face-to-face activities including lectures and/or workshops. The workload is expected to be 130 hours, including study time, spread over the semester or session.Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
APAC accredited tertiary studiesFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $4020 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5700 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4097 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |