Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
PS50111 Long psychology placement |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: ES 100% |
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Aims: To provide students with the opportunity to develop skills as a scientist-practitioner by working closely with a practising health psychologist.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of the placement, students will: * Develop the skills required as autonomous researchers and for team work. * Develop transferable skills that will prepare them for postgraduate employment or further study. Skills: Intellectual: * To gather information, data, research and literature from a broad range of sources. * To synthesise information from different sources in order to gain a coherent understanding. Professional / Practical: * To be aware of ethical and professional issues in carrying out research and to put them into practice. * Time management, organisation and administration skills. * Presentation skills and verbal communication. * To reflect on her/his academic performance and take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. * Leadership skills. * To develop sensitivity to the values and interests of other professionals and clients. Content: The student will work on a daily basis alongside a practising health psychologist. Students are encouraged to take part in the daily life of the institution where they work, participate in meetings with other health professionals and clients, involve themselves in other on-going projects and undertake a research project of their own that is analysed and presented as a dissertation. |