13PSY

Level 3 - Psychology

Course Description

Psychology is the engaging and systematic study of human behaviour and mental processes. 

Students will develop an understanding of the unique approach to understanding modern psychology while learning about psychological research and ethical considerations in psychology.

In this course students will explore how the psychological approaches interact with each other and develop further understanding of how theories are applied when practicing psychology. There is an opportunity to conduct psychological research in consultation with the classroom teacher. The Level 3 course has one external assessment where the student will study one issue present in psychological practice.

The topics within this course could include, but are not limited to:

  • Aggression and antisocial behaviour
  • Biological and sociocultural approaches to psychology
  • Forensic psychology
  • Mental health in New Zealand

 

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course. 

Pathway

Clinical psychologist, educational psychologist, school counsellor, psychology professor, social service specialist, forensic psychologist, psychiatrist and medical doctor.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91872 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91874 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91875 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.4 - Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91876 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.5 - Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r,3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.