Module: Pre-Professional 1 Training & Skills

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Pre-Professional 1 Training & Skills
Module Code	PSYC120
School	37
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Louise Hopper Semester 2: Louise Hopper Autumn: Louise Hopper
Module Teachers	Liz McLoughlin Louise Hopper
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Use personal insight to consider one’s own traits and behaviours and reflect upon when to employ these appropriately.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of one’s own and others’ cultural worldview and how implicit biases shape perceptions, understanding and interactions.
3. Develop self-awareness of values, interests, knowledge, skills and strengths in the context of one’s career choices.
4. Understand the labour market and the evolving nature of work in areas of interest and reflect upon one’s own career goals.
5. Apply reason, realistic expectations and personal agility when responding to situations and changing circumstances.
6. Effectively identify, access, and engage with external resources as required.
7. Critically reflect on personal growth throughout the module.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Exam	Online Exams assessing the learner’s understanding of the major concepts covered in this module.	40%	n/a
Assignment	A substantial reflective piece evidencing reflection on individual skills, personal agility, career visioning and growth more specifically.	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BPDT	BSc Psychology & Disruptive Technologies
BPM	BSc in Psychology with Mathematics
BPY	BSc (Honours) in Psychology

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