Bachelor of Psychology
Human and Social Studies - General Social Science
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose
The qualification is designed to train competent Graduates in counselling. Upon completion of the qualification, learners can register with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Registered Counsellors. Graduates will be equipped to address the needs of the community in a constantly evolving environment.
Graduate Attributes
- Ability to comprehend and apply standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct.
- In-depth understanding of cultural diversity and causes of inequality.
- Critical and holistic approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in presenting arguments and perspectives both orally and in writing.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing competency.
- Capacity to initiate, design, and conduct basic research.
- Integration of knowledge within the multi-disciplinary field of Psychology.
- Application of content to organizational and social issues.
- Knowledge of interventions in specific contexts.
- Skills in basic, short-term, and supportive individual counselling.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Competence in designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions.
- Administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessment instruments.
- Implementation of psycho-education, training, and programs for psychosocial well-being promotion.
Rationale
Given the current socio-economic landscape and societal complexities, there is a growing demand for trained counsellors to provide primary health-level support within communities. The qualification aims to address the national need for improved health and well-being by producing a larger pool of health service professionals with a focus on rural health requirements. Graduates will be proficient in addressing psychosocial issues within society.
Outcomes
- Integrate knowledge in the multi-disciplinary field of psychology.
- Show an in-depth understanding of the meaning of cultural diversity and the causes of inequality in society.
- Comprehend and apply standards of practice and ethics, as well as professional conduct.
- Engage in basic, short-term and supportive individual counselling.
- Present arguments and perspectives in both written and oral form based on clinical cases.
- Use a critical and holistic approach to applied and theoretical problem solving.
- Demonstrate a capacity for life-long learning and on-going competency.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Apply knowledge of particular interventions to a particular context.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic psychology principles and concepts.
- Assess theories of psychology as well as the history of psychology.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Relate content of the qualification to organisational and social issues.
- Explain and understand the causes, the various types and the different treatment methods of psychopathology.
- Explain various theories of psychopathology.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
- Know and show understanding of the rules and regulations that govern the practice of psychology, within a practical environment.
- Learn and understand the codes of conduct as well as ethics related to psychological practice.
- Account for processes and procedures in counselling and psychotherapy.
- Identify symptoms for referral.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4
- Design, implement and evaluate an appropriate intervention.
- Implement basic psycho-education and training.
- Design, plan and implement programmes aimed at the promotion of primary psychosocial well-being, relating to different practical contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psycho-diagnostic tools and their clinical application.
- Administer and score formal (psychometric) and informal assessment instruments and techniques.
- Write reports requiring interpretation of psychological functions.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6
- Initiate, design and conduct basic research.
- Implement basic psycho-education and training.
- Design, plan and implement programmes aimed at the promotion of primary psychosocial well-being, relating to different practical contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7
- Demonstrate the applied knowledge of scientific writing, which covers characteristics of articles, authorship, types of articles, heading and tone, parts of a manuscript, title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, references, appendix and style for scientific writing.
- Give an account of recent developments in the field of Psychology.
- Use suggestions for techniques to keep abreast of recent and current developments in the field of Psychology.
Integrated Assessment
- Continuous, formative assessments across all Exit Level Outcomes and modules.
- Summative assessments with a weighting of 60:40.
- Internship module assessment on case handling and case presentation.
- Research module assessment on the successful presentation of a research proposal and mini-dissertation.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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