Psychology for professional development | Deakin

Overview

(previously titled: Psychology for Professional Development)

This sequence prepares students for work in complementary professional fields upon graduation. Careers immediately available to health sciences graduates within the pathway to allied professions, can be divided broadly into the following categories (please refer to the Psychology Careers website for details):

Community work
Coaching and counselling individuals and groups
Health and human services consulting

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Key information

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online). Individual units may not be available on every campus.

Unit set code

MJ-H000035 - Major

MN-H000035 - Minor

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Units

Health Behaviour HBS110

Child and Adolescent Development HPS202

Preparing for Employment HPS207

Applied Health Psychology HPS226

Pathways Through Adulthood HPS302

Psychology At Work (Internship) HPS328 (Start Anytime)

Minor students select HBS110 and HPS226 and either HPS202 and HPS302 OR HPS207 and HPS328 to suit your career goals.

It is recommended students complete HPS207 in second year to allow sufficient time to complete HPS328 in the final year