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Associate Degree of Psychology

  • Associate Degree

View further information about the Bachelor of Psychology Further information about Chisholm's accreditation as a Higher Education provider can be found at Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

Key details

Degree Type
Associate Degree
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
CRS1401151
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

View further information about the Bachelor of Psychology

Further information about Chisholm's accreditation as a Higher Education provider can be found at Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Chisholm Higher Education College participates in surveys administered by Quality Indicators in Learning and Teaching (QILT).

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Entry requirements

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Study locations

Frankston

What you will learn

A. Describe and discuss theories and research, in some of the core discipline areas of psychology: : individual differences; cognition, language and perception; lifespan developmental psychology; social psychology; culturally appropriate psychological assessment and measurement; introductory research methods and statistics
B. Evaluate information to address problems in behavioural sciences and psychology
C. Exercise skills in research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in Psychology
D. Exhibit interpersonal and collaborative skills consistent with professional, ethical and culturally sensitive practice, when working with people from diverse backgrounds
E. Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
F. Interpret and clearly communicate Psychological ideas, problems and arguments using a range of media
G. Recognise the importance of the relationship between knowledge of the scientific discipline of Psychology and the application of this knowledge in the practice of Psychology

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