Professional Practice (Psychology)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5041
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Course ID
204651
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jaime Auton
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to develop students' skills in interviewing and counselling as well as their written and oral communication. The course also aims to familiarise students with the role of the organisational psychologist and the requirements of relevant professional and research organisations. On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in interviewing and counselling, the essential components of a mental status examination, conducting risk assessments, moti and competency in written and oral communication. Students will also be familiar with the role of the organisational psychologist and the requirements of relevant professional and research organisations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate competence in interviewing and counselling.
  • Demonstrate competence in conducting an initial interview.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the essential components of a mental status examination.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and key skills in conducting risk assessments and motivational interviewing.
  • Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
  • Understand the role of the organisational psychologist, the requirements of relevant professional and research organisations, and the values and thinking that underlie those requirements.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 30/01/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 23/01/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 13/02/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 27/02/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 1289
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Jan - 12 Jan Monday 8:10am - 9am Adelaide City Campus East ,
27 Jan - 30 Jan Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
2 Feb - 6 Feb Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 511
9 Feb - 9 Feb Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
10 Feb - 11 Feb Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 511

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PSYCHOL7331 Professional Practice at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
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