Psychology - 2007

Introductory Experimental Psychology 1 and Social, Developmental and Clinical Psychology 1

Introduction

The scientific study of behaviour is the broad domain of psychology. Most areas of human behaviour have been studied at some time by psychologists. The study program of these two subjects provides an introduction to this huge field of knowledge and is the first step towards a career as a Psychologist.

Objectives

The topics covered in these subjects will introduce you to some of the main content areas and the different ways that psychologists study human behaviour. An important emphasis in these courses is that you learn some of the basic skills which are characteristic of psychology as a scientific study of behaviour. These include an appreciation of the design of psychological research, data analysis, report writing and a critical approach to reading psychological literature.

Career Opportunities

Psychologists are employed in a number of specialised areas. These include: academic psychology; clinical psychology; clinical neuropsychology; community psychology; counselling psychology; educational psychology; forensic psychology; health psychology; organisational/industrial psychology or sport psychology.

VCE Prerequisites

Completion of Psychology 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of Psychology 1/2. Students must obtain an A/A+ average in Psychology, and an A average across non prerequisite subjects.

Teaching Location

All classes are taught at the University of Melbourne.

Contact Hours

• Total class hours per week: 5
• Total days per week: 3

Credit Arrangements

See Credit Policy for further information.

Subject Descriptions

Both these subjects must be successfully completed in order to obtain the ENTER increment.

Semester 1

512-120 Introductory Experimental Psychology 1

Semester 2

512-121 Social, Developmental and Clinical Psychology 1

More Information

Dr Simon Cropper
Tel: 8344 4232
Email: enquiries@psych.unimelb.edu.au

Department of Psychology
School of Behavioural Science
Level 12, Redmond Barry Building
The University of Melbourne VIC 3010

Web: www.psych.unimelb.edu.au