2015 Course Enrolment Guide School of Psychology Brisbane, QLD Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pass) Students commencing 2014 or later This Guide is provided to assist you to select your units for the 2015 academic year. Specific information regarding unit outlines, assessments or content will be provided by your School. Information last updated on 7 July 2015 Students should note that the Course Enrolment Guides are updated regularly. Check the website for latest updates
Contact Details: Course Coordinators and/or Course Advisors will be available to assist with enrolment and reenrolment. You can telephone, email or contact them in person to make an appointment. Course Coordinator, Brisbane: Dr Michelle Delaney Room: FC.15 Email: michelle.delaney@acu.edu.au Telephone: +617 3623 7645 Administration: Course Enquiries, Brisbane Email: Psychology.AdminQld@acu.edu.au Telephone: +617 3623 7215 For any other enquiries, please contact your local Student Centre. (http://www.acu.edu.au/42835). Enrolment Instructions: This Course Enrolment Guide 2015 provides you with information on when and where the units available for study in this program will be offered in 2015. 1. Refer to your program map for information on unit availability. 2. Refer to Administration & Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/332297) for information on how to enrol. This page also provides detailed information on managing your studies. 3. Log on to Student Connect and enrol (http://students.acu.edu.au/136953). Requirements to Complete Award For information on the duration of your course, and the requirements to complete your award, please refer to the course rules for your program. Course rules are available in the ACU Handbook on the ACU website (http://www.acu.edu.au/142401). Select the handbook for the year you commenced the course: Select the Faculty which offers the course; Select Courses by Faculty for the correct course rules. descriptions are also available in the current handbook.
Course Structure Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pass) (Any alterations to this information will be advised by the School) The Bachelor of Psychological Science includes an extended sequence in psychology and a minor in counselling to develop skills and knowledge for future professional practice. The course is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an accredited threeyear undergraduate degree in psychology. Elective units Students will complete three elective units including at least one psychology elective and at least one general elective. The other elective may be either a psychology or general elective. Eight psychology elective units will offer students choice and a broader academic experience (i.e., Health Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Culture and Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Moral Psychology and Justice, Introduction to Neuropsychology, Small Group Processes, Organisational Psychology). Counselling minor The new Counselling Minor consists of the following units: COUN106 Introduction to Counselling and Micro Skills COUN221 Humanistic Theories and Interventions (Pre: COUN106) COUN108 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling (Program core unit) COUN222 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Pre: COUN106; COUN221)
Program Map: Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pass) (students commencing 2014 or later) Students enrolling in units that do not follow the sequence recommended in their Program Map cannot be guaranteed a clash-free timetable. Year 1 Sem 1 PSYC105 Critical Thinking in Psychology PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology General Elective COUN106 Introduction to Counselling and Micro Skills Sem 2 PSYC101 Applications of Psychology PSYC104 Research Design and Statistics 1 UNCC100 Our World, Community and Vulnerability COUN221 Humanistic Theories and Interventions (Pre: COUN106) Year 2 Sem 1 PSYC200 Lifespan Development (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) PSYC206 Research Design and Statistics 2 (Pre: PSYC104) PSYC213 Individual differences (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) COUN108 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling (Program core unit) Sem 2 PSYC214 Learning and Behaviour (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) PSYC212 Abnormal Psychology (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) HUMA247 Learning in the Community COUN222 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Pre: COUN106; COUN221) Year 3 Sem 1 PSYC315 Brain and Behaviour (Pre: PSYC200) PSYC311 Research Design and Statistics 3 (Pre: PSYC206) UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100) General or Psychology Elective Sem 2 PSYC307 Cognitive Psychology (Pre: PSYC206, PSYC214 Learning and Behaviour) PSYC313 Social Psychology (Pre: PSYC200) (Program core unit) PSY314 Psychological Assessment (Pre: PSYC104; PSYC213 Individual Differences) General or Psychology Elective
Core Curriculum The Australian Catholic University Core Curriculum has been designed to focus on aspects of the University s identity and mission. The units emphasise critical judgment, clear expression, ethical decision-making and concern for others, as individuals and as a community. The Core is comprised of a total of five units: Two University Core units: All students in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program are required to complete the following University Core units as part of this program: UNCC100 Our World, Community and Vulnerability UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives a) UNCC units are often taught over differing week patterns to allow for student placements at various times during semester. Students should take special care to note the week pattern of tutorials when they allocate in Tutorial Direct to ensure that they are choosing the correct stream for this course. b) Please consult with your Course Coordinator if any of the following applies to you: You need to repeat a UNCC unit due to a previous fail grade You are unable to complete a UNCC unit during the standard semester in which it is offered You plan to enrol in an advertised international option specific to the Core Two Core Curriculum Program units: These units build explicitly on the University Core units and all students in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program are required to complete at least two Program Core units. The list below contains those units being offered in 2014: COUN108 10 Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling PSYC313 10 Social Psychology (Pre: PSYC200 Lifespan Development) One Community Engagement unit: This unit serves to integrate theory with practice. All students in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program are required to complete the following Community Engagement : HUMA247 Learning in the Community The Learning in the Community unit supports the development of student awareness of social responsibility to the wider community. Graduates should be persons whose moral development is mature and who are professionally competent, and able to make significant contributions to the profession and the wider community. This unit enables students to contribute to community service in tangible ways that support ethical, spiritual and personal development. More information on the Core Curriculum please refer to http://www.acu.edu.au/429466
Additional requirements Police Check and Working with Children Check If you wish to undertake a placement with a community organisation where you will be working directly with young or vulnerable people, you will need to obtain a Police Check and/or Working with Children Check. As the checks can take some time to arrange it is suggested that you submit your application at least six months before commencement of your placement. If you have any further questions relating to this matters, please contact the Learning in the Community unit coordinator. s Offered in 2014 The School of Psychology reserves the right no to run units that do not attract sufficient enrolment numbers. All units are available on the Brisbane campus unless otherwise noted. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pass) YEAR 1 OFFERED SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 Code Title Special Notes Location - Delivery Mode PSYC105 Critical Thinking in Psych (Critical Thinking in Psychology) Introductory Level PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology Introductory Level COUN106 Intro to Couns & Micro-Skills (Introduction to Counselling and Micro Skills) Introductory Level General Elective GENERAL ELECTIVE: Students may undertake their general elective unit from other disciplines within the University (subject to campus availability, unit limitations and provided that prerequisite and co-requisite requirements are met). OFFERED SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 Code Title Special notes Location - Delivery Mode PSYC101 Applications of Psychology Introductory Level PSYC104 Research Design & Statistics 1 (Research Design and Statistics 1) Introductory Level UNCC100 Our World: Community/Vulnerab (Our World, Community and Vulnerability) University Core Mixed Mode COUN221 Humanistic Theories & Interventn (Humanistic Theories and Interventions) (Pre: COUN106)
YEAR 2 OFFERED SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 Code Title Special Notes Location- Delivery Mode PSYC200 Lifespan Development (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) PSYC206 Research Design & Statistics 2 (Research Design and Statistics 2) (Pre: PSYC104) PSYC213 Individual Differences (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) COUN108 Ethical & Prof Issues in Couns (Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling) Program Core OFFERED SEMESTER 2 - YEAR 2 Code Title Special notes Location- Delivery Mode PSYC214 Learning and Behaviour (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) PSYC212 Abnormal Psychology (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) HUMA247 Learning in the Community Community COUN222 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) (Pre: COUN106; COUN221) Engagement YEAR 3 OFFERED SEMESTER 1 YEAR 3 Code Title Special Notes Location- Delivery Mode PSYC315 Brain and Behaviour (Pre: PSYC200) PSYC311 Research Design & Statistics 3 (Research Design and Statistics 3) (Pre: PSYC206) UNCC300 General or Psychology Elective Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100) University Core Mixed Mode GENERAL ELECTIVE: Students may undertake their general elective unit from other disciplines within the University (subject to campus availability, unit limitations and provided that prerequisite and co-requisite requirements are met).
OFFERED SEMESTER 2 - YEAR 3 Code Title Special notes Location- Delivery Mode PSYC307 PSYC313 PSYC314 Cognitive Psychology (Pre: PSYC206 & PSYC214) Social Psychology (Pre: PSYC200) Psychological Assessment (Pre: PSYC104 & PSYC213) General or Psychology Electives Program Core Brisbane On Campus Brisbane On Campus Brisbane On Campus Brisbane On Campus GENERAL ELECTIVE: Students may undertake their general elective unit from other disciplines within the University (subject to campus availability, unit limitations and provided that prerequisite and co-requisite requirements are met). Psychology Electives Students may choose psychology electives from the following list (subject to campus availability, unit limitations and provided that pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met). Semester 1: PSYC207 Culture and Psychology (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) PSYC211 Small Group Processes (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) Semester 2: PSYC208 Organisational Psychology (Pre: PSYC100; PSYC101) PSYC317 Introduction to Neuropsychology (Pre: PSYC315 Brain and Behaviour) Student may undertake their general elective unit from other disciplines within the University (subject to campus availability, unit limitations and provided that pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met).
General Electives You may choose your electives from the following list as long as you have met the prerequisites for your chosen elective/s. Semester 1 and Semester 2 electives do not have to be from the same discipline. You can choose, for example, a Business Studies unit in Semester 1 and a Drama unit in Semester 2. You may choose your general electives from the following disciplines: All units are available at the Brisbane campus unless otherwise stated. University Code Name Special Notes Core Semester 1 UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability) Semester 2 UNCC100 Our World: Community/Vulnerab (Our World: Community and Vulnerability) Compulsory Mixed-Mode Course Code Name Special Notes Core Semester 1 COUN106 Introduction to Counselling and Micro Skills (Intro to Couns & Micro-Skills) ** COUN106 is a compulsory unit for all students commencing 2014 in the Bachelor of Arts. All other students may take this unit as an elective. Compulsory Australian Code Name Special Notes Studies Semester 1 HIST102 Australia to 1900 HUMA216 POLS101 SOCS209 Australian Outdoor Recreation (10cp from 100 level unit in Australian Studies or Leisure Studies) Introduction to Australian Politics (Intro to Australian Politics) Sociology of Race and Ethnicity in Australia (Soc of Race & Ethnicity in Aus) (10cp from 100 level unit in Sociology or Australian Studies) : 5-7 & 10-13 Feb
Semester 2 HIST107 Modern Australia HUMA105 Australian Leisure & Lifestyle : 14-18 July ENGL102 Australian Literature: Introduction (Aust Literature: Introduction) Business Code Name Special Studies Notes Semester 1 ACCT100 Principles of Accounting ACCT204 ACCT207 BAFN200 ECON200 HRMG201 HRMG204 ISYS111 MGMT100 MKTG201 MKTG301 MKTG311 Managerial Accounting A (ACCT100) Financial Accounting A (ACCT100) Principles of Finance (ACCT100 & STAT102) Principles of Business Economics Human Resource Development (MGMT100) Organisational Behaviour (MGMT100) Fundamentals of Business Information Systems Foundations of Management Consumer Behaviour (MKTG100) International Marketing (MKTG100 & ECON200) E-Marketing (MKTG100) Semester 2 ACCT209 Financial Accounting B (ACCT207) ACCT300 BUSN202 HRMG202 HRMG305 HRMG310 MKTG100 MKTG202 MKTG302 MKTG305 Auditing and Assurance Services (ACCT100) Professional Ethics Performance Management (MGMT100) Contemporary Issues in HRM (120cp incl. 40cp from HRM major) International HRM (MGMT100) Principles of Marketing Marketing Communication (MKTG100) Retail Marketing (MKTG100) Services Marketing (MKTG100)
Communication Code Name Special Notes Semester 1 COMM102 Introduction to Communication ENGL208 Creative Writing (10cp from 100 level unit in Literature) 17-21 February Semester 2 COMM213 Interpersonal Communication Digital Code Name Special Notes Journalism Semester 1 DIGM101 Media in the Digital Age Semester 2 DIGM102 Print and Online Writing Drama Code title Special Notes Semester 1 ARTS107 The Arts & Culture PERF104 Introduction to Drama PERF200 Children s Theatre (10cp from 100 level unit in Drama) PERF205 The Production Process (10cp from 100 level unit in Drama) PERF211 Modern Drama (10cp from 100 level unit in Drama) PERF302 Drama: Independent Study (10cp from 200 level unit in Drama) Winter PERF316 Playwriting (10cp from 200 level unit in Drama) Semester 2 PERF102 The Nature of Drama PERF212 Modernism to Post-Modernism (10cp from 100 level unit in Drama) HUMA250 Ancient Greek History and Drama (Pre: 10 cp from 100-level unit in History or Drama) 10-14 February 4-6; 9-10 June Program Core History Code Name Special Notes Summer B HIST208 European Fascism 1870-1945 (10cp from 100 level unit in History) Semester 1 HIST102 Australia to 1900 HIST105 HIST211 HIST251 Early Modern Europe Modern China (10cp from 100 level unit in History) Human Rights in History (10cp from 100 level unit in History) 22-24 & 28-29 Jan
Winter HIST205 Australian Social History (10cp from 100 level unit in History) 11-13 & 16-17 June Semester 2 HIST107 Modern Australia 9-11 & 14-15 July HIST212 HIST216 HIST308 HIST330 Modern Japan (10cp from 100 level unit in History) Medieval Europe (10cp from 100 level unit in History) Historiography (20cp from 200/300 level units in History) Contemporary World History (10cp from 200 level unit in History) HUMA250 Ancient Greek History and Drama (Pre: 10 cp from 100-level unit in History or Drama) Program Core Leisure Code Name Special Notes Studies Semester 1 HUMA106 Nutrition and Exercise HUMA216 Australian Outdoor Recreation (10cp from 100 level unit in Australian Studies or Leisure Studies) : 5-7 & 10-13 Feb Semester 2 HUMA217 Fitness for Leisure and Recreation (10cp from 100 level unit in Leisure Studies) HUMA105 Australian Leisure & Lifestyle : 14-18 July Literature Code Name Special Notes Semester 1 ENGL104 ENGL202 ENGL208 Semester 2 ENGL102 ENGL223 ENGL330 MUSC258 Introduction to Literature Twentieth-Century Literature Creative Writing (10cp from 100 level unit in Literature) Australian Literature: Introduction (Aust Literature: Introduction) Postcolonial Experiences (20cp from 200 level unit in Literature) History of Children s Literature (20cp from 200 level unit in Literature) Popular Song: Words and Music 17-21 February 22-26 July
Music Code Name Special Notes Summer B MUSC271 History of Music: Enlightenment to Present (Hist of Music 2: Enl to Present) 22-24 & 28-29 Jan Semester 1 ARTS107 The Arts and Culture MUSC202 Music in Australia MUSC272 Ensemble Direction & Performance 1 (Ensemble Direction & Perform 1) MUSC274 Music and Spirit Program Core Semester 2 MUSC160 Introduction to Writing & Reading Music (Intro to Writ & Read Music) MUSC258 Popular Song: Words and Music MUSC273 Ensemble Direction and Performance 2 (Ensemble Direction & Perform 2) Philosophy Semester 1 Code Title Pre-requisites Special Notes PHIL100 Philosophy: The Big Questions Program Core PHIL204 Knowledge, Rationality and Scepticism 10cp from 100 level unit in Philosophy PHIL215 Early Modern Philosophy 10cp from 100 level On Campus PHIL321 History of Philosophy Seminar ** unit in Philosophy 10cp from 200 level unit in Philosophy Mixed Mode* (Enrolments through Strathfield) Philosophy Semester 2 PHIL102 Theories of Human Nature Program Core PHIL200 Contemporary Moral Problems 10cp from 100 level unit in Philosophy PHIL214 Medieval Philosophy 10cp from 200 level unit in Philosophy Mixed Mode* (National attendance: enrolments through Brisbane)
** If you have any queries regarding these units please contact Richard Colledge at Richard.Colledge@acu.edu.au or course advisor for clarification. Psychology Code Name Special Notes Pre-requisites Semester 1 PSYC100 Foundations of Psychology PSYC105 Critical Thinking in Psychology (Critical Thinking in Psych) PSYC200 Lifespan Development (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC204 Biological Psychology (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC206 Research Design & Statistics 2 (PSYC104) PSYC207 Culture and Psychology (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC211 Small Group Processes (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC311 Research Design & Statistics 3 (PSYC206) PSYC312 Individual Differences & Assessment (Individual Diff nces&assesm t) Semester 2 PSYC101 Applications of Psychology PSYC104 Research Design & Statistics 1 (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC208 Organisational Psychology (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC209 Psychology of Religion (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC211 Small Group Processes (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC212 Abnormal Psychology (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC307 Cognitive Psychology (PSYC100, PSYC101) (PSYC206) PSYC313 Social Psychology (PSYC100, PSYC101) PSYC317 Introduction to Neuropsychology (PSYC100, PSYC101, PSYC204 or PSYC315) Sociology Code Name Special Notes Semester 1 SOCS100 Introduction to Sociology SOCS207 Qualitative Sociological Research Methods (Qualitative Socio Res Methods) (10cp from 100 level unit in Sociology) (Incompatible with PSYC206)
SOCS209 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity in Australia (Soc of Race & Ethnicity in Aus) (10cp from 100 level unit in Sociology) Program Core SOCS242 Social Issues and Policy Program Core Semester 2 SOCS108 Contemporary Society and Change SOCS217 SOCS234 SOCS242 Sociology of Ageing (SOCS100) Sociological Theory & Practice (SOCS100) Social Issues and Policy (10cp from 100 level unit in Sociology) This unit replaces SOCG236 Study of Code Name Special Notes Religions Semester 1 THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture Theological Studies Semester 1 Code Title Pre-requisites Special Notes THBS100 Introduction to the Bible THCP100 The Signs of the Times THCT100 What Christians Believe Program Core THCT101 The Church in History ** Program Core Mixed Mode* THBS205 Narratives of Ancient Israel THBS100,THCT100 THBS206 Jewish Society 200BCE-200CE THBS100,THCT100 THCP204 Theology, Psychology and Human Experience ** THBS100,THCT100 Mixed Mode* (Enrolments through Strathfield) THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and THBS100,THCT100 Sacrament THCT203 Humanity, Hope and Salvation THBS100,THCT100 THCT301 The Triune God ** THBS100,THCT100 Mixed Mode* THCT302 Contemporary Approaches to Theology ** THBS100,THCT100 THEL101 New Testament Greek A Nil Online Theological Studies Semester 2 Mixed Mode* (Enrolments through Ballarat) THCT100 What Christians Believe Program Core THBS101 Archaeology and the Bible THBS200 Pauline Literature THBS100,THCT100 THCP202 Faith and Human Development THBS100,THCT100 THCP203 Christian Theological Ethics THBS100,THCT100 THCP207 Christian Community Experience THBS100,THCT100 Mixed Mode*
** THCT200 Jesus Christ Today THBS100,THCT100 THCT206 Church Reform in the 16 th and 17 th Centuries ** THBS100,THCT100 THEL208 New Testament Greek B THEL203 or its equivalent Mixed Mode* Online #Mixed Mode - Mixed Mode units are offered via extended resources on LEO and live webinar classes (and possibly some video-conference sessions) with the lecturer. Students from any ACU campus may enrol, however all students must enrol through the nominated campus. Students will be able to participate in webinars on their own campus at a designated PC lab, or wherever they have access to a broadband internet connection. A USB headset with microphone is required for all webinar classes. ** If you have any queries regarding this unit please contact CoursesAdmin.FTP@acu.edu.au Visual Arts Code Name Special Notes Semester 1 ARTS109 2D Studies 1 ARTS226 3D/4D Object Design 3 (10cp from 100 level unit in 3D/4D Object Design) ARTS241 2D Studies 2 Semester 2 ARTS110 3D/4D Object Design 1 ARTS225 2D Studies 3 (10cp from 100 level unit in 2D Studies) ARTS236 3D/4D Object Design 2 ARTS237 Art and Design History and Theory 2 (Art & Design Hist & Theory 2) ARTS324 Art and Spirit (40cp from Visual Arts and Design) 14-18 July 21-25 July Program Core Learning in Code Name Special Notes the Community Semester 1 HUMA247 Learning in the Community Compulsory Semester 2 HUMA247 Learning in the Community (10cp)
Course Enrolment Guide Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pass) 2014 & later Brisbane 2015 Please check the University Handbook for the prerequisites for any general elective you wish to enrol into. Please note: If you enrol into a unit for which you do not have the prerequisites, you will not be able to undertake that unit. Late fees may apply if you need to change your enrolment. It is imperative that you check your eligibility for each unit prior to enrolling. For assistance, please see your Course Coordinator. Information: For information on Descriptions, please refer to the ACU Handbook on the ACU website (http://www.acu.edu.au/142401). Delivery Modes: Attendance Primarily attendance, either face-to-face or via video conference, at an ACU campus or another location. Multi-mode Some online with a compulsory attendance component (including examinations, practicums, residentials etc). Online Fully online (including assessments). Information last updated on 7 July 2015 Page 17