University of Venda

Bachelor of Psychology

Human and Social Studies - Psychology

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Purpose and Rationale

  1. The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge base in the following substantive areas in Psychology:

    • The Biological Bases of Human Behaviour
    • The Social Context of Behaviour
    • Community Psychology
    • Human Development
    • Personology
    • Psychopathology
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Psychotherapeutic Interventions
    • Psychological Research

  2. A second related purpose of the qualification is to provide students with the necessary training that will enable them to be registered as "Registered Counsellors" with the Professional Board for Psychology (PBP) of the Health Professions Board of South Africa (the B.Psych degree leads to registration as a "Registered Psychologist").

  3. A third purpose is to provide preliminary training for the D.Psych degree, which follows the B. Psych degree training programme and allows for registration as a "Psychologist".

  4. The fourth purpose of the qualification is to provide the communities which the university serves with graduates who have a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychology and community mental health issues, thereby contributing to the well-being of the nation at a primary level.

Outcomes

  1. The major extant theories of, and the debates and research on, human Development - particularly within the South African context###
  2. The theories of, and research (particularly in the South African context) on, the major child, adolescent and adult psychopathologies###
  3. The key 'Western' and indigenous theories and methods of psychotherapeutic interventions###
  4. The principles of social and community psychology - specifically insofar as they relate to topical social problems such as crime, violence racism.
  5. The philosophy, principles and methods of social scientific research. The Bachelor of Psychology graduate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies of the Bachelor of Psychology programme (These are in line with the core and derived competencies specified by the PBP for B.Psych graduates.
  6. The ability to conduct basic psychological assessment.
  7. The ability to conduct basic, short-term psychological interventions.
  8. The ability to refer clients to an equivalent professional peer within the primary health-care system, e.g. a general practitioner and social worker.
  9. The ability to conduct a research project of limited scope and implement the research findings.
  10. The ability to manage a practice in a responsible manner and in line with the stipulated requirements of the PBP The B.Psysh graduate is able to show proof that he/she has internalized the following values critical to the discipline of Psychology:
  11. a respect of self###
  12. a respect for the basic human rights of others### and
  13. a commitment to assisting in the optimal development and functioning of all South Africans. Specify critical cross-field outcomes: All B. Psych graduate will be able to: Communicate effectively Think critically Collect, organise, analyse, and critically evaluate information Work effectively with others Understand the work as a set of related systems Being of service to the community Entrepreneurship All cross-field outcomes are basic to, or embedded in, the programme specific outcomes and will be assessed together with the latter

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Methods:

Outcomes 1-5:

  • Written examinations
  • Assignments
  • Class discussions
  • Seminar presentations
  • Assessment at levels 6 and 7 of SAQA's list of descriptors

Outcomes 6-10:

  • Case reports
  • Research reports
  • Written assignments
  • Class discussions
  • On-site practical evaluation
  • Seminar presentations
  • Assessment at levels 5, 6, and 7 of SAQA's lists of level descriptors

Outcomes 11-13:

  • Written and oral examinations
  • Written assignments
  • Class discussions
  • Seminar presentations
  • Research reports
  • Case reports

Integrated Assessment Methods:

  • Simulations
  • Workplace assessment
  • Written Examinations
  • Oral Examination
  • Assessment of participation in class discussions
  • Assessment of seminar presentations
  • Assessment of research and clinical placement reports
  • On-site assessment at practical placements

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree(Min 480)
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
480
SAQA Source
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The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a comprehensive university located in Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Established in 1982, it is one of the newer universities in the country. UNIVEN offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, education, health sciences, agriculture, and management sciences. The university is committed to providing quality education, research, and community engagement, with a focus on addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by the region. UNIVEN also promotes inclusivity and diversity, striving to create an environment that fosters personal and intellectual growth for its students.
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