Registry

Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Working in Psychology
Module Code NS332
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Liz McLoughlin
Semester 2: Liz McLoughlin
Autumn: Liz McLoughlin
Module TeacherLiz McLoughlin
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module provides the opportunity for students to develop transferable skills that are essential in academic research but that are also critical in many other domains. Training in these skills will enhance personal and professional development and hence employability.

Learning Outcomes
1. 1. Identify and evaluate their own preferences for learning and self-development related to future career paths
2. 2. Understand how to communicate and manage their own communication effectively
3. 3. Identify a range of careers that are suitable to psychology graduates
4. 4. Plan for a career that matches their interests and abilities
5. 5. Present their individual skills, knowledge and abilities in a structured and concise way



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture6No Description
Seminars12No Description
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)12No Description
Independent learning time95No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
• What is Personal Development and Planning.
• Career development.

• Career management skills.
• Employability skills.

• Graduate recruiters – what skills are they looking for?.
• Writing applications, CVs and cover letters.

• Careers in psychology.
• Interviews and assessment centres.

• Using different media to communicate effectively.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayEssay on a chosen career60%n/a
OtherPrepare a curiculum vitae20%n/a
OtherPrepare a Letter of Application20%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Davey, G. (eds): 2011, Applied Psychology, BPS Blackewell: Wiley,
  • Davis, S. F., Giordano, P. J., & Licht, C. A. (Eds.): 2009, Your career in psychology: Putting your graduate degree to work., Chichester, U.K: Wiley-Blackwell.,
  • Wegenek, A. R. & Buskist, W.: 2010, The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know About the Degree and Profession., American Psychological Association, Washington, DC:,
  • Landrum, E. R.: 2009, Finding jobs with a psychology bachelor's degree: Expert advice for launching your career., American Psychological Association,
  • Inkson, K.: 2007, Understanding Careers The Metaphors of Working Lives., Sage Publications,
  • Kuther, T. L.: 2006, Your career in psychology: Clinical and counseling psychology., Thomson/Wadsworth,
  • Kuther, T. L.: 2005, Your career in psychology: industrial/organizational psychology., Thomson/Wadsworth.,
  • Kuther, T. L.: 2003, The psychology major's handbook. Wadsworth., Wadsworth.,
  • Kuther, T. L., & Morgan, R. D.: 2004, Careers in psychology: Opportunities in a changing world., Wadsworth,
  • Lane, D. A., & Corrie, S.: 2006, The modern scientist-practitioner: a guide to practice in psychology., New York: Routledge.,
  • Morgan, R. D., Kuther, T. L., & Habben, C. L. (Eds.): 2005, Life after graduate school in psychology: Insider's advice from new psychologists., New York, N.Y.: Psychology Press.,
  • Sternberg, R. J.: 2003, Psychologists defying the crowd: Stories of those who battled the establishment and won., American Psychological Association.,
  • Sternberg, R. J.: 2006, Career paths in psychology: Where your degree can take you, (2nd edition)., American Psychological Association,
Other Resources
None
Array
Programme or List of Programmes
BPYBSc (Honours) in Psychology
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS332
Archives:
DCU
Address
The Helix
3U
NDP
Government
EU
Disclaimer | Privacy