PSYCHOLOGY
WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects or want to learn something new, we can help you achieve your goal. We specialise in open learning learning that gives you more freedom to decide what you study and where you study. Our courses are specifi cally designed for delivery by distance, which means you can fi t your study around your life. And just because you are learning by distance, it doesn t mean you have to do it alone. You will have access to your tutors and lecturers by email or phone and to other students studying the same course through the Online Campus, the student support section of our website. It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy your study and that you succeed. So welcome to learning for today s world, and congratulations on taking up the challenge of further education. Please note that all information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS Key dates 2 Your options in psychology 3 Introduction to psychology 4 Staircasing to a bachelor degree 4 Course outlines 4 Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan 4 Psychology diplomas 5 Diploma in Psychology 5 Diploma in Health and Human Behaviour 6 Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology 6 Diploma in Organisational Psychology 7 Diploma in Applied Mental Health 7 General information 8 Assessment 8 Admission requirements 8 Study time 9 Fees 9 Set texts 9 Loans, allowances and other funding 9 Enrolment 10 Learning support 11 Further study 11 Appendix 1: Computer requirements 12 Cross-credit/Credit transfer form 15 Contact us Other useful contact details inside back cover inside back cover 1
KEY DATES TRIMESTER 3, 2014 Enrolments open for 2015 1 November 2014 Enrolments close for Trimester 3 2 November 2014 Trimester 3 officially begins 10 November 2014 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 7 December 2014 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 25 January 2015 Trimester 3 final exams 25 27 February 2015 TRIMESTER 1, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 1 17 February 2015 Graduation ceremony attendance applications close 28 February 2015 Trimester 1 officially begins 2 March 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 29 March 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 24 May 2015 Trimester 1 final exams 19 26 June 2015 TRIMESTER 2, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 2 3 July 2015 Trimester 2 officially begins 13 July 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 9 August 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 4 October 2015 Trimester 2 final exams 2 6 November 2015 TRIMESTER 3, 2015 Enrolments open for 2016 1 November 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 3 1 November 2015 Trimester 3 officially begins 9 November 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 6 December 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 24 January 2016 Trimester 3 final exams 24 26 February 2016 Note: All fees must be paid before each trimester starts, so that we can confirm your enrolment and send you your course materials. If you are planning to pay your fees by student loan, you need to apply to StudyLink at least 4 weeks before the start of the trimester. 2
YOUR OPTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY WHAT ARE MY NEEDS? SUGGESTED PROGRAMME LEVEL OF STUDY WHERE MIGHT IT LEAD? WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? To gain a broad introductory knowledge of psychology and a deeper understanding of people Diploma in Psychology (OP5300) 5 6 A wide variety of career options. Further study in degree qualifications such as the Bachelor of Applied Science Page 5 To learn about psychology from health and counselling perspectives Diploma in Health and Human Behaviour (OP5350) 5 A career in health, social services, or counselling. Further study at diploma or degree level Page 6 To gain a sound understanding of child and adolescent development, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology (OP6210) 5 7 Working directly with children and their parents, teachers or caregivers. Further study in degree qualifications such as the Bachelor of Applied Science Page 6 To gain a sound understanding of the theories and practices of organisational psychology Diploma in Organisational Psychology (OP613002) 5 7 A career in human resource management. Further study in degree qualifications such as the Bachelor of Applied Science Page 7 To learn about adult mental health from psychological perspectives including Mäori mental health approaches Diploma in Applied Mental Health (OP6120) 5 7 Employment in psychosocial rehabilitation with mental health service providers. Further study in degree qualifications such as the Bachelor of Applied Science Page 7 To gain a broad knowledge of psychology at degree level Bachelor of Applied Science Psychology Major (OP701006) 5 7 Enrolment in post-graduate study at a New Zealand university, pending any additional admission criteria, and future registration as a psychologist. A variety of career options including marketing, counselling, ergonomics, teaching and nursing See the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Science brochure 3
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY We interact with other people every day of our lives. Psychology the science of human behaviour and what happens in the mind to create that behaviour is therefore a subject that interests many people. With our psychology courses and qualifications, you can learn what makes humans do the things they do, learn why certain people react in certain ways, and develop a better understanding of people and relationships. You can study to set out on a career path in health, social services or counselling. Your studies will also help you to gain useful interpersonal and life skills, as well as being able to develop better relationships in both your private and work life. Note: While psychology can provide a theoretical foundation before more specialised training in counselling, it is not sufficient for practising counselling. For specific information on counselling, refer to the New Zealand Association of Counsellors at nzac.org.nz The skills of being able to understand, explain and predict human behaviour can be useful in careers as diverse as sales, management, research, writing, teaching, counselling, communications, marketing and public relations. Staircasing to a bachelor degree All the courses in this brochure are also elective or major courses for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Therefore, once you ve completed a diploma you can credit the courses you ve successfully completed towards a degree. The exception is the Diploma in Health and Human Behaviour, in which you can credit four out of six courses (one of which includes 73196), towards the degree. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Course outlines For a full description of each course, visit our website openpolytechnic.ac.nz Plan your qualification online with My Study Plan It s easy to start planning your psychology qualification with our fun and interactive online planning tool called My Study Plan. You can use the tool to plan what courses to study and when. To create your study plan today, visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/mystudyplan 4
PSYCHOLOGY DIPLOMAS DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY Qualification code: OP5300 Level: 5 This diploma will provide you with an academic background in psychology and help you work in areas such as advertising, marketing, police work and community work. It can be a stepping stone to a degree in psychology and to a career as a psychologist (with relevant postgraduate training). QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE CORE COURSES: COURSE LEVEL 73195 General and Applied Psychology 5 73196 Social and Individual Psychology 5 PLUS FOUR OF: 73132 Psychology of Stress 5 73197 Counselling Theory 5 73198 Human Development 5 73202 Social Psychology 6 73211 Brain and Behaviour 6 73212 Thought, Memory and Language 6 73224 Behaviour Modification 6 73225 Te Hauora Hinengaro 6 5
DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR Qualification code: OP5350 Level: 5 This diploma provides an introduction to general psychological principles for those looking for a career in health, social services or counselling. It won t allow you to be registered as a counsellor or practise counselling, but it will equip you with a basic knowledge of relevant psychology issues and counselling skills. For more information refer to the New Zealand Association of Counsellors at nzac.org.nz This diploma will suit those who have been away from study for some time, or who wish to staircase into a higher diploma or degree levels. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE CORE COURSES: COURSE LEVEL 73130 Relationship and Communication Management 5 73131 Psychology of Grief 5 73132 Psychology of Stress 5 73196 Social and Individual Psychology 5 73197 Counselling Theory 5 73198 Human Development 5 DIPLOMA IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY Qualification code: OP6210 Level: 6 The aim of this diploma is to provide a qualification that enables you to develop valuable skills that will help you work with children and their parents, teachers, and caregivers of children who are exhibiting behavioural and/or emotional problems. In order to be able to provide remedial input, you will develop an understanding of child and adolescent psychological disorders and therapeutic techniques. This diploma is particularly suitable for students who have previously completed a Level 5 qualification in psychology, counselling or social services. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE CORE COURSES: COURSE LEVEL 73195 73196 General and Applied Psychology OR Social and Individual Psychology 5 5 73197 Counselling Theory 5 73221 Child and Adolescent Issues 6 73224 Behaviour Modification 6 73322 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 7 73323 Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology 7 6
DIPLOMA IN ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Qualification code: OP613002 Level: 6 This diploma will provide you with a sound undergraduate understanding of the theories and practices of organisational psychology. It will suit those looking for a career in human resource management and related areas. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE COURSE LEVEL 73196 Social and Individual Psychology 5 73202 Social Psychology 6 73213 Research Methods and Interpretation 6 73324 Organisational Psychology 7 73325 Psychological Assessment 7 73326 Personality and Individual Differences 7 DIPLOMA IN APPLIED MENTAL HEALTH Qualification code: OP6120 Level: 6 This diploma is for people who are interested in pursuing a career in psycho-social rehabilitation, providing support for people experiencing mental health difficulties. You will complete a 40 hour practicum for 73328 within a mental health and addictions service, organised through Platform, a network of community based mental health and addiction services. Please contact us before you apply to enrol in the course to discuss the practicum. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE CORE COURSES: COURSE LEVEL 73195 73196 General and Applied Psychology OR Social and Individual Psychology 5 5 73197 Counselling Theory 5 73223 Understanding Mental Health 6 73225 Te Hauora Hinengaro 6 73327 Adult Psychopathology 7 73328 Mental Health and Addiction Studies Treatment Issues* 7 * A history of criminal conviction may prevent you from attending this practicum. You will be required to consent to a check of your police record. If you have a history of criminal conviction, please contact us to discuss this. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. We recommend you enrol early to allow time for police record checking to be completed before your course begins. 7
GENERAL INFORMATION Assessment We measure your progress and judge whether you have achieved the learning outcomes of your course through assessments such as essays, reports, tasks, projects, block course work, examinations, and practicums. There are two types of assessment. Formative assessment, which involves activities and feedback designed to improve learning. This is not used to decide your final result. Summative assessment, which involves grading of in-course assessments which do decide your final result. Some courses also have a three hour final examination. To be eligible to sit the final examination you must finish all the summative in-course assessments by their due date. For some courses you will need to attend contact sessions or assessment workshops while other courses have voluntary contact sessions (depending upon demand). Check our website for details. To pass each course, you must: Finish all your summative in-course assessments by their due date Score at least 40% in each assessment Score at least 40% in the fi nal examination (if the course has a fi nal examination) Receive a fi nal mark of at least 50% of the total possible marks for the course. Assessment varies for each course. Full details will be in the course information, which is sent to you when you enrol. GRADING SYSTEM The following grading system is used for Open Polytechnic degree and associated diploma and certificate courses. A+ 85% 100% A 80% 84% A- 75% 79% B+ 70% 74% B 65% 69% B- 60% 64% C+ 55% 59% C 50% 54% EXAMINATIONS We have examination venues throughout New Zealand. You will be allocated a venue closest to your home address. Before you choose the courses that you want to enrol in, check that you can attend the examination, because examination times and dates cannot be changed. Examination dates and times are listed on our website. Sitting examinations outside New Zealand If you are, or will be, living overseas at the time of the examination, you will need to arrange a suitable examination venue and an appropriate supervisor. We will contact you eight weeks before the examination to help you make these arrangements. Any costs relating to the overseas venue and supervision will be your responsibility, including the costs associated with your supervisor returning your completed examination paper to us by courier. Note: A fee may apply if you need to sit your examination overseas and did not pay the international handling fee at the time of enrolment. Special assistance for examinations If you need special arrangements to enable you to sit an examination, we may be able to help. Download and return the Application for Special Assistance form, from openpolytechnic.ac.nz/specialassistance We will need your application form at least six weeks before your examination. The more notice we have, the more likely it is we will be able to help you. If you would like to discuss your needs, contact us by emailing exams@openpolytechnic.ac.nz Admission requirements You require one of the following: At least 60 credits at NCEA Level 3. Passes in Level 5 courses that are recognised in New Zealand. An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to one of these by the programme leader. Passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses considered appropriate by the programme leader. If you don t meet these criteria, please contact us. We will then consider the likelihood of you being successful based on your prior learning and/or other qualifications. We recommend that you think carefully about both your previous education achievements and your personal commitments before choosing which programme to enrol in. If this will be your first enrolment at tertiary level, we strongly advise you to think about doing our Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills first. 8
PRE-ENTRY TEST You will also need to pass an online entry test. If you have successfully completed study (of at least 20 credits) at Level 5 or higher, you are exempt from the pre-entry test. ENGLISH LANGUAGE English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage COMPUTER AND ONLINE ACCESS Given the significance of computer usage in modern business and organisational settings, it is important that you develop strong computer competencies. You will need access to a computer because: your in-course assessments need to be word processed and submitted online many courses require computers as an integral part of the course work some courses have assessable components that require participation in discussion forums on Online Campus important information such as newsletters and assessment feedback are sent electronically. See Appendix 1 for more information and the technical requirements. If you do not have access to a computer and the internet please contact us to discuss your study options. Study time All courses have a credit value which helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 10 hours of study per credit. To determine how many hours of study this means each week, divide the total study hours by the enrolment period. Fees Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need. Set texts A list of set texts is on our website at openpolytechnic.ac.nz/textbooks Texts can be bought online via a link on the qualification page on our website. Or you can go to vicbooks.co.nz and click the Open Polytechnic link. Loans, allowances and other funding Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least four weeks before the trimester starts. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find out if you re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on 0800 88 99 00. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We have a fund to help students who are in financial need and have no other option for financial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. SCHOLARSHIPS We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information. For example, if you enrol in a 20-credit course over a trimester (17 weeks), you will need to complete about 11 12 (200 17) hours of study per week. 9
Enrolment You can enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process. Please check the key dates section at the beginning of this brochure for enrolment deadlines for each trimester. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) RPL is the process used to recognise your existing experience and skills in formal qualifications. RPL takes account of work and life experience, and previous education and training courses which may be relevant to your course. You may be able to use RPL to qualify for credits towards papers in a formal qualification with us. If your application is accepted you will need to provide verified evidence that you have met the learning outcomes of the course you are seeking credit for. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/rpl NEW ZEALAND STUDENTS A New Zealand student is any New Zealand citizen, including citizens or permanent residents of the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue studying there or in New Zealand; New Zealand residents or New Zealand permanent residents living in New Zealand; and Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents living in New Zealand. For more information contact us see the last page of this brochure for contact details. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students who are residing in New Zealand and studying part-time must have a verified work permit/visa. Please note the expiry date must be after the end date of your course. You also need to have one of the following: A Variation of Conditions allowing study at Open Polytechnic. A letter of authorisation from your employer (on letterhead) confirming that you need to undertake this training as part of your job. International fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. OVERSEAS HANDLING FEE If you live overseas, you will need to pay an extra international handling charge. The amount of this fee will depend on where you live. The overseas handling fee will be added to your course fees when you enrol. LOCATION CHARGE PER TRIMESTER Australia $50 South Pacifi c region $70 East Asia and North America $95 Europe $105 Rest of the world $120 CROSS-CREDITS AND CREDIT TRANSFER If you have already passed some courses (either through us or another tertiary provider) that you think will exempt you from having to do some parts of a qualification, you can apply for cross-credit or credit transfer. You will need to provide evidence that you have already met the learning outcomes of the course you want credit for. You can apply for cross-credit and credit transfer after you have enrolled. Cross-credits may be specified or unspecified. A specified credit means the content, level and learning outcomes of the course or qualification you have already done closely matches one of our courses. An unspecified credit is where you have an unrelated course or qualification from another recognised tertiary institution and want to apply for unspecified credit towards our qualification. We will decide how many credits will be awarded, and at what level. Unspecified credits may only be used to replace elective courses within a qualification. The number of unspecified credits will depend on the degree and major you are studying. Please contact us for advice. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. The most cross-credits allowed is up to two-thirds of a degree (12 20-credit courses), up to half of a diploma (3 20-credit courses), and one course per certificate. You cannot gain partial cross-credit for a course, and you cannot cross-credit to Level 7 courses. You may request informal advice about which courses might cross-credit. That advice is for guidance only and does not guarantee the award of cross-credits. 10
Learning support YOUR LECTURER You will have a lecturer for each course that you study. Your lecturer is there to help you through the coursework, provide study support, advice and feedback, and to mark your assessments. You can contact your lecturer on our freephone or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you when you enrol. STUDENT INFORMATION You can find current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email) StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops disability services a student mentoring programme. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Office) Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Offi ce) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Mäori context. We use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport LIBRARY We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: MY OPEN POLYTECHNIC My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: update your details view your study information track the status of your materials access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course check your account balance access Online Campus and the library. Once you re enrolled, you can also keep track of your study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic smartphone app called My OP. To download the app, search for My OP on the App Store (Apple iphone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone). These come pre-installed on your smartphone. ONLINE CAMPUS Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: access and submit assessments link to web pages specifi c to your course, including frequently asked questions (FAQ), assessment hints, web resources, staff information and sometimes online quizzes and tutorials communicate with other students in your course, and with your lecturer or tutor access the library download past exam papers. Further study For information on other courses and qualifications available at Open Polytechnic, visit our website or contact us. Open Polytechnic degree graduates can continue their education with postgraduate studies at another tertiary education institution. Please contact us if you need help with your application. online resources guides on how to search for information a distance lending service with free and fast delivery information about study techniques. For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary 11
APPENDIX 1: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS To study at Open Polytechnic, you need to be able to do the following: send and receive emails access and contribute to Online Campus discussion forums download documents carry out online research submit your work to us online in one of the following formats:.doc,.pdf,.ppt,.rtf or.zip. For some courses you will also need to provide spreadsheets and/or databases to us in one of the following formats:.xls and/or.mdb. Note: The software you use must allow you to save your work in these specified formats. For some courses you may also need specialised software (e.g. MYOB, MS Access), a DVD drive and a printer. See individual course descriptions for details. Note: We use Microsoft software and the resources we provide for your study are in this format. If you need to buy software, you can buy it at a special academic price from most software retailers (generally about a third of the normal retail cost). You will need proof you have been accepted into a course. Your letter confirming your enrolment will provide this. There is a list of Microsoft software retailers at microsoft.com/nz/retailers HELP We have a helpdesk that can give you technical help or support. You can email our helpdesk at helpdesk@openpolytechnic.ac.nz. Please include your name and student ID in the message. 12
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CROSS CREDIT/CREDIT TRANSFER Important information original signed copy of your Academic Transcript Personal details Print clearly using a black or blue ball point pen Print your full legal name Cross credit/credit transfer (Refer to Important Notes). Office use only day month year day month year Financial details Overseas qualifications only see Important Information above How are you paying for your cross credit/credit transfer if applicable? Tick appropriate boxes day month year day month year day month year day month year month year AcRegV201207 15
Application for Cross Credit/Credit Transfer Instructions: Students please complete columns (1 7) Columns 1 5 refer to the course you wish to transfer credits from Columns 6 & 7 refer to the course you want credited Course Number Course Name Received at (Institution) Year Grade Open Polytechnic Course Number Open Polytechnic Course Name For Open Polytechnic use only AcRegV201207 16
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