Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the relevance of psychology to a range of careers both within and beyond the profession of psychology. In this course, students will be supported to develop awareness of the relevance and practical application of psychology to careers both within and beyond the profession of psychology. The course content will encourage students to explore how, when and where psychological theory, principles and practices can be applied in a variety of everyday life situations, including personal, professional and global/societal. Students will be encouraged and supported to explore potential career pathways and to identify the transferable knowledge and skills they will acquire throughout their degree.
Course learning outcomes
- Explore how psychological theories, principles and practices contribute to being a socially responsible how psychological theories, principles and practices contribute to being a socially responsible.
- Apply psychological knowledge to contribute to the development of a professional identity.
- Reflect on how personal psychological literacy can be applied to personal development and career how personal psychological literacy can be applied to personal development and career
- Identify and explore gaps in existing career-relevant knowledge and skills.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 1241
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
Class details
Online
Class number 3164
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
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