CFPY501-20SU2 (C) Summer Nov 2020 start

Models of Practice in Child and Family Psychology

36 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 9 November 2020
End Date: Sunday, 14 February 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 22 November 2020
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 17 January 2021

Description

This course provides initial professional scholarship and training in Child and Family Psychology, with particular focus on models of practice. Using the Scientist-Practitioner model as a reference point, two themes are emphasised: "What is a Child and Family Psychologist?"; and "the research-practice nexus".

Learning Outcomes

1. To add to the theory and knowledge of Child and Family Psychology taught in the foundation year papers in preparation for students’ upcoming work with children and families.
2. To develop a deep understanding of the models and theories which shape and define work as a psychologist with children and families  
3. To develop skills in clinical reasoning and formulation and apply these to writing a comprehensive report.  
4. To pull these theories and skills together and shape students’ understandings of their identities as child and family psychologists.

Prerequisites

(1) (i) Enrolled in the Master of Arts in Child and Family Psychology, or
Master of Science in Child and Family Psychology or an approved Master of Education or their equivalents. (ii) CFPY601, CFPY602, CFPY603, CFPY604 and HLTH472 (iii) An approved 15-point, 0.125 EFTS postgraduate or honours-level research methods course (2) Subject to approval of the Head of School of Health Sciences.

Restrictions

EDUC623, HLTH670, EDUC624, HLTH671

Co-requisites

Equivalent Courses

EDUC623, HLTH670

Course Coordinator

Karyn France

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
"Amy" report 11 Dec 2020 50% A comprehensive psychological report based on NZ Mental Health Foundation's "Amy" video- together with additional material supplied in class. Students must have a completed draft to participate in the report writing workshop.
Reflection paper "What is a Child and Family Psychologist" 22 Jan 2021 50% Integrated essay pulling together models and theories with the student's own reflections on their development towards being a child and family psychologist.

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations as well as the New Zealand Psychologist’s Board Code of ethics for psychologists in Aotearoa New Zealand (http://www.psychologistsboard.org.nz/cms_show_download.php?id=235).

Assessment and grading system

Assignments will be marked Pass or Fail in relation to the level of professional competence demonstrated. The comprehensive psychological report can be resubmitted once. Marking sheets used by the marker will be posted on LEARN and discussed with students. Marking sheets must be attached to submissions which are submitted electronically.

Attendance

Attendance at weekly class meetings and participation during classes is compulsory. In the case of illness staff must be advised and a plan to cover the material developed.

Evaluation

Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery. The lecturer will feedback to the students information underpinning course design and evaluation.

Grade moderation

The College undertakes a process of internal and external moderation of assessment. This is to ensure the assessment system is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable. If students are unhappy with their grade they should approach the course coordinator in the first instance to discuss or request a remark.

Late submission of work

Summer school assessment follows a very tight time-frame. In exceptional circumstances late assignments may be accepted for marking. Full details of circumstances warranting a request for an extension are in the course outline.

Resubmissions

One resubmission showing Track Changes is allowed for the report because the skills needed are very new for the class. The reflection paper requires writing and research skills the students have already demonstrated in previous years, so no resubmission is allowed.

Special Consideration

Aegrotats (special consideration for assessment items) are not permitted for this course. Students may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation.

Where to submit and collect work

Students will submit their assignments electronically to the course coordinator.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,631.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 12

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All CFPY501 Occurrences

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