PSY5072 - Professional Development and Placement in Psychology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) Demonstrate the application of psychological concepts and theories in the workplace
(2) Demonstrate reflective evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses across a range of key employability skills
(3) Apply employablility skills in the workplace and perform to a satisfactory standard
(4) Write an action plan for developing employabilility skills.

Content:

A professional development programme comprising:

(1) Introduction to Professional Development Planning and Placements at Level 2
(2) Workshop sessions including
- working in Psychology: presentations by practising psychologists and graduate students training on their roles and career development
- team work
- assessment centre tasks
- briefings on EPO procedures skills and preparation for placement/assessment
(3) Interview with Placement tutor
Placement with suitable organisation(s), normally six weeks in total
Reflection and evaluation of the placement

Learning and Teaching Information:

Tutor-led discussion amongst progress tutees
Day conference and workshop sessions: presentations, briefings, discussions, practical activities (role play, drafting, writing) relating to the requirements of the preparatory protfolio and report
Individual tutorials with Placement Tutor/Progress Tutor before placement starts.

Induction Meeting
Contact hours 2
Number of groups 1

Day Conference
Contact hours 4
Number of groups 1

Workshop 1
Contact hours 2
Number of groups 2

Workshop 2 & 3
Contact hours 2 x 2
Number of groups 1

Tutorial
Contact hours 0.5

Assessment: