PSYC7000 Research and Evaluation Methods
An examination of threats to the validity of causal inferences from randomised experiments, quasi-experiments and passive observational studies, with particular reference to field studies and program evaluations. Statistical power analysis, the analysis of data from nonequivalent control group designs, interrupted time series analysis, and structural modelling.

PSYC7001 Psychological Assessment 1
A theoretical basis, background information and development of practical skills in methods of assessment typically used in clinical, forensic, and organisational psychology. Topics will include: the assessment of intelligence in adults and children, assessment of adult abilities, vocational interests, and personality, use of behavioural/structured interviewing, computerised test administration and expert scoring systems, assessment centres, special purpose testing, preparation of assessment reports, the provision of feedback to clients and subjects, and ethical, legal and professional issues. Emphasis will be on the development of practical skills in the administration, scoring and interpretation of standardised psychological instruments.

PSYC7002 Psychological Assessment 2
The psychometric foundations of psychological assessment. Classical and modern test theory. Item analysis and item response theory. Differential change measurement. Single case profile analysis, with applications to the WAIS-R and WISC-3. Applications of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to test construction and evaluation. Clinical and statistical prediction. Decision theoretic approaches to testing and assessment. The use of intraclass correlations to evaluate the reliability of ratings and other assessment methods.

PSYC7100 Psychology of Organisations 1
General framework for understanding organisational settings and how social structures and procedures affect work motivation, job satisfaction, performance and health. Emphasis will be placed on the particular contribution which psychologists can make to areas such as job analysis and design, selection, and performance appraisal, interpersonal and intergroup relations, social influence, leadership style, job enrichment, and communication patterns.

PSYC7101 Psychology of Organisations 2
An advanced examination of some topics covered in PSYC7100 Psychology of Organisations 1 with a particular emphasis on understanding the impact of organisational change and of applying sound measurement and research principles to selection, job evaluation, work motivation, and occupational health and stress. Special attention will be given to the application of social psychological principles to the work setting.

PSYC7102 Psychological Principles of Training
Relevant principles from learning theory and cognitive psychology will be applied to training and retraining in industry, with particular emphasis on training problems associated with the introduction of new technology. Approaches to training which foster adaptability and transfer will be emphasised, and the important role of automaticity and attitudes in training will be examined. Methods of developing work related cognitive, motor and social skills, such as fault detection, problem solving, and the use of computerised packages will be covered. Research on the effectiveness of different methods of training will be examined.

PSYC7115 Career Choice and Development
The theory and practice of career choice and development, and approaches to career decision making and work adjustment throughout life. The role of occupational information and psychological tests, and the impact of work, leisure, retirement and unemployment on these areas will be considered. The specific problems of minority groups in these areas will be highlighted.

PSYC7117 Advanced Topics in Organisational Psychology
Advanced treatment of established and emerging areas in organisational psychology.

PSYC7122 Professional and Ethical Practice (Organisational) 1
PSYC7123 Professional and Ethical Practice (Organisational) 2
PSYC7124 Professional and Ethical Practice (Organisational) 3
PSYC7125 Professional and Ethical Practice (Organisational) 4
Supervised professional practice is a major requirement of the program. Through placements in a range of organisations students have an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Students must complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised work in organisational field settings (250 hours in each of the four sessional Professional Practice courses).