Advanced Seminar in Psycho-Ed Practice

Subject 472-721 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Year 1 and Year 2 subjects
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Subject Overview: Students develop a specialised knowledge of standard assessment techniques and intervention strategies in respect of specific areas in psychology such as child abuse, school refusal, ADHD, autism, depression, stress and coping etc. Advanced systemic assessment and intervention is a feature of the seminars.
Assessment: An essay and a case report of not more than 3,000 words each (50 per cent each). Satisfactory class participation, which may include a presentation is also required.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: Carr, A. (2000) . Edit. What works with children and adolescents. London. Routledge.

Gutkin, T.B. & Reynolds, C. (1999). (3rd. ed) The Handbook of School Psychology. New York: John Wiley and Sons

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Doctor of Educational Psychology

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