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DETAILS OF INSTITUTION

Name of Institution: Universitv of Port Elizabeth

Contact details of Registrar

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MrJCoetzee-RegistrarUniversity way, $smmorstrand, Port Eltzabeth, 6001University of Port Elizabeth, PO Box 1600, Port Eltzabeth, 6000Telephone : (041) 5042108

Fax : (041) 5042574registrar @upe.ac,.za

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DETAILS OF QUALTTICATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

Description of Oualification and Programme

Title of qualification and programme

Title: Baccalaureus Psychologiae (Counsellor)Abbreviation: BPsych (Cor:nsellor)

Purpose of qualification and programme

The purposes ofthis qualification and programme are:

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to provide leamers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes (ethics) related todescribing, assessing, understanding, explaining, facilitating, anddeveloping human and organisational behaviour in a multi-cultural context;to develop the benchmarking core and derived knowledge, assessment,intervention, professional ethics, research and referral competencies toenable learners to meet the requirements of the Professional Board forPsychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa forregistration as a Registered Counsellor;to facilitate the application of the acquired psychological assessment,intervention, research and referral knowledge, skills and attitudes to be ableto function effectively and ethically as a Registered Counsellor; andto contribute to equity and redress in the South African society by providingskilled and culturally sensitive counsellors who can promote and restorepsychological well-being and health and thus contribute to the generalupliftment of our society.

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J . Envisaged student enrolment for programme and qualifrcation

As the final two years of the BPsych (Counsellor) programme in particular areintensive and practical in nature, leamers have to be olosely supervised and theirprofessional interactions with clients needs to be closely monitored. This meansthat we need to create a balance between the number of leamers that we admit tothis professional training programme, the number of staff (full+ime and contract)that we have available to zupervise ttre practical work, and the availability ofpractical settings where they can gain experience. Consequently, we will belimiting the intake of leamers to 45 to 50 sfudents per year.

Mode of instruction

Residential - contact lectures. In the final year of the programme, learners mustcomplete a six-month practicum (intemship) in practice settings in the field.

Relationship to other programmes and qualilications

Horizontal articula tion:

5. 1. 1 The three-year BA(Psych) and four-year BPsych (Counsellor)programmes at the University of Port Elizabeth are identical during thefirst two years of the programmes, and selection into the BPsych(Counsellor) programme only takes place at the end of the second year ofstudy. The two qualifications also overlap to an extent during the thirdyear ofthe programmes. Consequently, should something happen to makeit impossible for leamers who are selected into the BPsych (Counsellor)programme to complete the third and fourth years of the programme, theymay exit with a BA(Psych) qualification if they complete the creditsrequired for the third year of the BA(Psych) degree. Should they do this,they will no longer be able to seek professional registration as aRegist ered Counsellor.

5.L.2 Leamers rnfio are (or have been) registered for a BPsych (leading toregistration as a Registered Counsellor) or a related qualification atanother higher education flaining institution, may also, with thepermission of the programme team, retain credit for the relevant modulesthat they have passed at the previous institution or in other degreeprogrammes at UPE.

5.1.3 The qualification articulates with honours degree programmes from otherdisciplines. Examples of honours programmes that tle four-year BPsych(Counselling) articulates with are the BAHons (Group D5mamics) and theBAHons in IndustnaVLabour Relations und f{uman Resources at UPE,although leamers might be required to supplement their knowledge in themore specialised leaming areas.

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5.2 Vertical articulation:

5.2.1 This qualification cunently articulates with directed masters degrees inclinical, ee1111sslling, educational, industrial, and research psychologyoffered at UPE as well as at other universities zuch as Stellenbosch, CapeToum, Free State, RAU, Rhodes, tlNISAb Pretoria, Nataf Wits, WestemCape, Durban-Westville, and Zululand, provided that the final assessmentand level of interpersonal functioning of the learner comptes with theirrequirements.

5.2.2 A new Professional Practice Framework has, however, been adopted forthe profession of psychology in South A-frica. Instead of completing amasters level training programme as has been to requirement to date,quali$ing psychologists will now have to complete a tlree-year DPsychdegree programme. One of the requirements for entry into a D Psychprogranune will be a four-year BPsych programme that leads to aRegistered Counsellor qualification. Consequently, as various universitiesinitiate DPsych programmes as opposed to masters programmes forleamers wishing to quali$r as psychologists, the BPsych (Counsellor)qualification will articulate with zuch DPsych programmes.

5.2.3 At a masters levef this qualification articulates with the MA in Health andWetfare Management at the University of Port Elizabeth.

Admission criteria

For admission to tle BPsych (Counsellor) qualification, leamers must:

6.L have a recognised Grade 12 school leaving certificate (currently, u SeniorCertificate witl Matriculation exemption) or an equivalent qualification;

6.2 demonstrate, through their performanoe on the IIPE PlacementAssessment Battery, that their language, numeric, and academic literacyproficiency levels meet at least 1fus minimum criteria for tertiary studies;

6.3 first be admitted to the BA(Psych) degree programme and successfullycomplete a prescribed number of credits in the BA(Psych) before they canbe admitted to the BPsych (Counsellor) programme;

6"4 be selected into the BPsych (Counsellor) programme via a selectionprocess that may include psychometric testing and a selection interview.

For admission to the programme, recognition of prior leaming will be given toleamers who do not have a recoenised school leaving certificate but who haverelevant practical or work-related e4perience. Such leamers will in any case berequired to meet the assumption of the leaming that needs to be in place (outlined

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n 6.2). In addition, they need to provide evidence that they have the necessaryfoundational knowledge and skills to enter tertiary sfudies. Learners can providethis evidence by attending an interview with the programme team where theypresent and defend documented evidence related to their general knowledge baseand academic skills. The programme team may also request the leamer to compilea written report related to an important social issue under examination conditionsto ascertain whetler the leamer can rym.thesise and integrate information anddevelop a logical unitten argument

For qpecific admission into the B Psych (Counsellor) programme where leamershave not accumulated credits from a geneml progra*ms: but have nonetlelesstaken psychology modules as pafi of other bachelor's programmes, leamers mustattend an interview with the programme team urhere they present and defenddocumented evidence that clearly demonstrates that they have achieved therequired psychological knowledge and skills outcomes (competencies) fo. entryinto the BPsych (Counsellor) programme. Leamers may be requested tosupplement their knowledge and skills base by completing certain BA(Psych)modules or undertaking additional reading, tls prescribed by the programme team-

Exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria

7.1 Specifrc outcomes:

By the end of this progra*mo, leamers wiil be able to:

7.1.1 Foundational competencies:

7.1.1.1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding ofthe general principles andtheories underpinning the scientifi.c study of human and organisationalbehaviour and development within a multi-cultural context.

T.I.l.2Distinguish between nonnal and abnormal funotioning, while reoognisingthe difficulties associated with making such a distinction.

7.I.I.3 Demonstrate an advanced understanding ofthe general tleoreticalunderpinniogs of p sychological mea$uement and a ssessment, as appliedto individuals, groups, organisations and communities, within a multi-cultural context.

T.l.I.4Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the general principles andtheories underpinn in g individual, group, organisational, and communitypsychological intervention and development within a multi-culturalcontext.

7.I.I.5 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of how behavioural researchmethods as well as data collection and analysis methods are systematicallyapplied to generate answers to human and organisational behaviourquestions in a scientific way.

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7 . l. I.6 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of profe ssional ethics inpsychology.

7.1.1.7 Demonstrate advanced knowledge ofthe stnrcturing ofpsychological andhealth-related services in South Aftica as well as referral procedures.

7.1.2 Practical cornFetencies:\

7.L.2.1 Demonstrate effective oral and wriffen communication and presentationskills in cultually diverse contexts.

7 .1.2.2 Demonstrate appropriate listening, clariSing, probing, reflection,consultation and negotiation skills within group, individual andorganisational intervention contexts.

7.1.2.3 Demonstrate ethically acceptable behaviour in psychological assessment,intervention, consultirg, and research situations.

7.1.2.4 Describe, explain, and predict human and organsiational functioning byusing appropriate assessment measures and theories.

7.1.2.5 Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessment measures (thatthey have been trained to use) in an ethical and professional manner.

7 .1,2.6 Provide oral feedback and prepare a written report on the rezults of ap sychological assessment.

7.I.2.7 Identify *h.o short-term, zupportive counselling is needed and to be ableto effectively provide such counselling for individuals or groups in anethical and professional manner.

7.1.2.8 Tmplement and manage psycho-education intervention and developmentprogrammes to promote and enhance primary psychosocial well-being.

7.I.2.9 Identify when the limits of their expertise and training have been reachedand when to refer their client for more qpecialised diagnostic assessmentand intervention to a psychologist or anotLer professional.

7.L.2.10 Plan, conduct, and report on a research study of limited scope andimplement the findings.

7.L2.11 Work effectively in a culturally and professionally diverse team inassessment and intervention contexts to assess and facilitate human andorganisational functioning.

7.1.2.12 Demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills to develop and manage aprofessional practice.

7.L.2.13 Facilitate their personal and career development through increased seHknowledge and self development, lifestyle management andentrepreneurial skills.

7.1.3 Reflexive Competencies:

7.I.3.1 Generate a critical evaluation ofthe psychological assessment,intervention, conzulting and rese arch practice within the multi- culturalSouth Aftican context.

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7.L.3.2 Demonstrate a critical understanding of how tle discipline, sub-disciplinesand profession ofpsychology slmergistically interact with each other andwith related disciplines and professions.

7 .1.3.3 Identify how their cultural background and values impact on the process ofp sychological assessment, intervention, consultin g and research practice

7.2 AssociatedAssessmentCriteria

The criteria for assessing leamers are based on the qpecific leaming outcomesoutlined above. In order to qualiS learners must be able to:

7.2.1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the general prinoiples and theoriesunderpinning the scientific sfudy ofhuman and organisational functioningwithin a multi-cultual context.

7.2.2 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the general principles and theoreticalunderpinnings of p sychological assessment, cotmssl lin g, intervention anddevelopment, p sycho social well-being, and research.

7.2.3 Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication and presentationskills.

7.2.4 Demonstrate appropriate listening, clari$ing, probing, reflection,conzulting, and negotiation skills within group, individual, communityand organisational contexts.

7.2.5 Administer, score, interpret and report on psychological assessmentmeasures in an ethical and professional manner.

7.2.6 Identify functional and dysfunctional behaviour in individuals, groups,communities and organisations.

7.2.7 Conduct short-term, supportive counselling in a professional and ethicallyacceptable manner.

7.2.8 Design and implement strustured pqycho-education development andintervention programmes to facilitate and promote psychosocial well-being.

7.2.9 Demonstrate appropriate skills related to when and how to refer a client toanother professional.

7.2.10 Demonstrate research skills related to choosing a research problenr,planning a study, conducting a study, analysing the rezultant information,reporting on the study, and implementing the findings.

7.2.I1 Critioally evaluate psychological assessment, intervention, consulting, andresearch within the multi-cultural South African context.

7 .2.L2 Identify how their cultural background and values impact on the way inwhich they practice p sychological a ssessment, intervention, consulting,and research.

7.2.I3 Work effectively in ateamwith their peers and a supervisor/mentor inp sychological a ssessment, intervention, conzulting and research contexts

8. INTEGRATEI} ASSESSMENT

The strategies that will be used to ensure that tle qpecific and cntic{f cross-fieldoutcomes are achieved comprise:

8.1 Continuous assessment of the foundational knowledge competenciesthrough tests, assignments and slsminations.

8.2 Continuous assessment of practical compete,ncies through simulations,role plays, case studies and management, and work placements(practicum).

8.3 The development and presentation of a psychological assessment andintervention practice portfolio containing, as a minimum:. A zummary of the psychological assessment measures as well as the

strushrred counsefling and psycho-educational interventions for whichqpecific flaining was received and expertise was developed in duringthe programme.

o A logbook of all the psychological assessment, intervention, consultingand research activities in which the leamer was engaged during thepracticum (work placement) in particular, but also generally throughoutthe course of the programme.

o A comprehensive case srudy in which an individual, group, communityor organisation is assessed and appropriate intervention/counselling isplanned and implemented. Supporting evidence should be provided inthe form of a video-tape of assessment and intervention sessions withthe client(s). Assessment protocols should also be attached as well asreports and process notes.

. A critical reflection of the leamer's perception of hislher psychologicalassessment, counselling and intervention knowledge, skills, strengthsand limitations as well as further development goals (with zupportingevidence where possible).

. A report from a supenrisor regarding tle learner's psychologicalassessment, counsslling, and intervention knowledge and skills,strengths and limitations (with supporting evidence where possible).

8.4 The dwelopment and presentation of a poster reflecting the inter-relationship between the sub-disciplines ofpsychology and the professionas well as inter-relationships with related disciplines. A rnniffenexplanation ofthe inter-relationships, as reflected in the poster, must besubmitted. Leamers must furthermore do a short oral presentation of theirposter to their peers and lecturers.

8.5 The development ofpsycho-educational booklets and/or pamphlets relatedto psychological, community, and organisational well-being and copingwith personal problems and illness.

8.6 A research proposal and treatise. The proposal will be presented orallyand use must be made of electronic media. The study will be written up inthe form of a treatise which will include a problem statement, literature

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review, a section on the methodology used, the research rezults and adiscussion of them and how they should be implemented, as well as acritical overview ofthe study.

Duration and total credit value of qualification/programme

This qualification/programme normally extends over four academic years. Amaximum of 494 qedits is required in total to complete this advanced Bachelor'slevel profe ssional qualifi cation.

Minimum credits required at specific levels

At least 126 credrts must be at NQF level 7. T\e remaining 368 credits must be ateither NQF level 5 or 6.

As regards the minimum credits at each NeF level:

Level C?edits'llear I (NQF level 5) I22Year 2 (NQF level 5/6) 126Year 3 (NQF level 6) 120Year 4 (NQF level 7) 126

credits for fundamental, core and elective contents

Summary'

The distribution of credits is deemed to be appropriate for the Bpsych(Counsellor) qualification as the fundamental credits r1rderpin the learningprogramme; the core credits provide leamers with a psychology, organisational,and people-related professional focus; and the elective credits uAa Urudth to thisadvanced bachelor's level professional qualification, which enhances the leamer'semployment proqpects and creates opportunities for further leaming in bothpsychology and other disciplines.

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Level Fundamental Core Blectives TotaIYear I (NQF level 5) 20 66 36 122Year 2 NQf level 5/6) 13 93 2;0 126Year 3 (NQF level 6) 0 100 20 120Year 4 (NQF level 7) 0 42 84 126

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A more qpecific breakdoum of the fundamental, core and elective context of theprogramme is now provided.

The leamer must obtain s minimum of I22 credits from the fotlowing moduleofferings at NQF level 5 (IIPE level l), which form part of the BA(Psych)proglamme:

MODT]LE CODE CREI}ITSFundamental ModulesEnd User Comnutine 1.1 wRU101 812 credits fromfor example:Luister- en Leewaardigheid (Afr. T2) andPraat- en Skryfvaardigheid (Afr. T2) orAkademiese Skryfwerk en Kommunikasie (Afr. T1) &Professionele Kommunikasie (Afr. T1) orPractical English (Eog. L2'1 andPractical English (Eng. L2) orProfessional Communication (Eng. Ll) orProfessional Communication (Eng. L2) orPractical Xhosa orXhosa Communication

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Core iVlodules fPsycholoev)Intro ductory Psycholo gy SPlOl 8Child and Adolescent Development SPI02 8Adult Development and Aeeing sP103 8Psychology as a Profession sP307 8The Practice of Industrial & Organisational Psychology EIO103 6HR in the Workplace EIO104 6

Total: 44

Core Modules (Related Helpine Professions)The Professional Helpins Process swB103 5Introdustion to Intervention swB104 5Intro dustion to Professional Relationship s swcl0r 4Introdustion to hofessional Communication swc102 4Basic Professional Communication Skill s swc103 4

Total: 22

Elective Modules (Psycholoey)

Two of:Applied Human Development AApplied Human Development BOrganisational Psycholoey Special

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Elective Modules from other disciplinesA minimum of 24 credits need to be accumulated frommodules such as:University Practice (Psych. ) UPSIOl 6End User Computtns I.2 wRU102 8Education in social context PTOT 4Educational Problems P108 4Factors affecting leanring P104 4Understandine Society SSS 101 6Culture (Society and Organisations) SSS 102 6Population D\mamics SSS 103 6Social Structure and Change SSS 104 6Understandine Cultural Diversitv A sAl0l 6Understandine Cultural Diversitv B SAl02 6Human Orieins SAl03 6Stratification in Human Culture and Societv SAl04 6Introduction to Xhosa Culture SAl05 6Introduction to Communication Studies LMClOI 6Introduction to Fitn LMCI02 6Introdustion to Classical Culture LMC103 6Introduction to Media Studies LMC1O4 6Introduction to Cultural Studies LMCI05 6Approaches to Poetrv LElOI 6Approaches to Drama LET02 6Approaches to Narrative LEl03 6Theory & Practice: Literatule and Film LEl04 6Introduction to Literature (Ene. L2) LEPl03 6Introduction to Literature (Ene. L2) LEPI04 6Inleidine tot die Afrikaanse Taalkunde LAlOl 6M e ert a a ligh eid/IVlultilin gu ali s m LAT02 6Inleiding tot Aftikaanse Poesie LAl03 6Inleiding tot Afrikaanse Prosa LAl04 6Xhosa Communication LXCl02 12Practical Xhosa LreTO2 T2Introdustion to Youth Studies swY101 5Community Partnership s HAAIOI 4African Traditional Healing HTH1Ol 6African Traditional Medicine HTHI02 2Identifyine the Business Management Environ. EBMlOI 6Entrepreneurial Act & Estab. of Entrep. EBMl02 6E>ml. Key Business Function & Strategic Management EBMl03 6E>qll. The Support Bus. Funct. EBMl04 6

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Please note: All elective modules must be chosen in consultation with theBPsych programme team-

The learner must obtain a minimum of 126 qedits from the following moduleofferings at NQF level 5/6 (IJPE level 2), which form part of the BA(Psych)programme:

Hermeneutics - Understanding what you read sBKl02 6Christianity and Society SBK103 6Refigious Diversity in South Africa SBK104 6

Total: 24

MODT]LE CODE CREI}ITSFundamental ModulesStatistical Methods wsAl0l 7Entrepreneurship EBM106 6

Total: 13

Core Modules (Psychology)Social Psvchologv SP2O 1 10Psychological Copine Skills SP2O2 10Health Psychology SP2O3 10Psychopathology SP2O4 10Psychometrics SP3OI T2Psychological Research Metho ds SP302 12Applied Health Psychology SP2O7 7At least one of:Stereot5pe & Prejudice ReductionConflict ResolutionLabour Relations Skill g

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Total: 78

Core Modules (Related Helping Professions)Intro. to Social Cnoup Work swc201 5Social Group Work Intervention swc202 5Social Group Work Practice Skills swc20l 5

Total: 15

Elective Modules from other disciplinesA minimum of 20 credits need to be accumulated frommodules such as:Barriers to leanring P204 4Career Education and Epilepsy P208 4Teaching diverse leamers P207 4Relationship-b ased Teaching and Leanring P209 4Social & Environmental Issues SSS2O I 10

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Group & Orsanisational Dlmamics sss202 10Community Development SSS2O5 10Health and Society sss207 10Socioloev of Sport sss208 l 0Contemporary Labour Studies sss209 10Labour Relations Skills Training SSS2lO 10Cultural Dvramrcs SA2Ol 10Managine Cultural Diversity SA2O2 10Health & Healing in cross-cultural perspective SA2O3 10Marriage, Family &, Kinship in cross-cultualperspective

SA204 10

Communication Studies LMC2Ol 10Film Studies: Contemporary Genres LM.CzOz 10Media & Society LMC203 10Fihn Studies: Inlroduction to Fihn in Africa LMCZO4 10Leadership & Leadership Development swYz02 5Business Management (Marketine Man. ) EBM2OI t4Business Man. (Logistic/Purchasing Man. ) EBlvIz02 t4

Min. Total: 20

Please note: AII elective modules must be chosen in consultation with theprogramme team.

The leamer must obtain a minimum of 120 credits from the following moduleofferings at NQF level 6 (tlPE level 3):

MODT]LE CODE CREDITSCore Modules (Psychology)Cogritive and Clinical Neurop sychology SP303 10Personality Psycholo gy SP304 10Career Psycholory IO ccup ational Psychology

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Marital and Family Interaction SP314 T2Personnel Psychology EZZOI 7Personnel Psychology EZ^OL 7Intro. to Psvchological Assessment sP3ls 5Research Planning SP316 4Crisis Management Skills SP317 )

P sych op atlolo gy Pra cticum SP318 J

Intro dustion to Psychoeducation SP319 )

Min. Total: 80

Core Modules (Related Helpine Professions)lntro. to Community Development swD20t 5Community Development Pro cess swD202 5

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Community Developtnent: Prastice Skills (1) swc203 )

Communitv Development: Prastice Skills (2) swc204 )

Total: 20Elective ModulesOne of:Career Counselling AHealth & Wellness Intervention AMarital & Family Counselling AInd. & Org. Psych. (Organisational Psychology)capita selectaOr all three ofEducator and the LawEmotional, Behavioural and Developmental DisordersModes ofl-eanrine

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One of:Applications of Psychology in the Health Professions SP308 7Introdustion to Music Therapy and MTI{I01 4Psychological Aspects of Music Therapy SPM1Ol 4Applications ofMusic Therapy and Mfi{l02 4Psychological Application of Music Therapy SPM102 4Pastoral Psychology SP2O8 7Introdustion to the Psycholoey of Change SP2O9 7Introduction to Consumer Behaviour EZ3OI t2Ind. & Ore. Pwch. (Labour Relations) EZ3O4 T2Technologv and Entrepreneurship Education P303 )

Mtn. Total: 20

Please note: All elective modules must be chosen in consultation with theBPsych prograrnme team-

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The learner must obtain a minimum of 126 credits from the following module offerings atNQF level 7 (IIPE level 4):

Please note: AII elective modules must be chosen in consultation with theBPsych progfamme team 'kacticum" is equivalent to 'Tntemship" in the abovetable.

MODT]LE CODE CREDITSCore Moduleshactice Management & Ethics SP42O 5Lifestyle Management SP421 5Research &DataAnalysis Skills andTreatiseOREmpirical Methods & Industrial Psychology, andTreatise

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Mentoring and Supervision sP422/EZ40l

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Total: 42

Elective Nlodules

One of:Career Counselling BHealth & Wellness Intervention BMarital & Family Counselling BOrPsychometric s (Industrial Psychology) andAdvanced Organisational Psychology orAdvanced Personnel Psychology orAssessment and guidance orInclusive education: Leamers with qpecial needs

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One of:Practicum in Career CounsellingPracticum in Health & WellnessPracticum in Marital & Fam- Cor:ns.Practicum in Industrial and Organisational Psych.Practicum in Educational Psychology

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Min. Total: 84

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12. MODERATION

t2 . l Moderating body: The Professional Board for Psychology of the HealthProfessions Council oversees this qualification and conducts inqpectionsevery 3 to 5 years to waluate whether the programme offerings andoutcomes comply with the minimum criteria that have been set for thetraining of Registered Counsellors. Approval for the qpecific programmeoutcomes and the module offerings has been obtained from theProfessional B oard for Psychology.

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I2.2 Programme moderation: Every tlree years an academic from anotl,eruniversitywill be invited to conduct an extemal audit of all aqpects ofthequalification (structure, relevance of content and practical work, delivery,facilitation of leanring, assessment, etc.).

12.3 Module moderation: The B Psych programme team intemally moderatesthe assessment of each of the modules in the programme. Furthermore,leamers evaluate the relevancy and quality of each module. Based onthese evaluations, the programme team continuously refines and updatesthe modules.

Letter of approval from professional body

See affached letter.

Date of approval by Council

23 May 2000.

B.2. Viabilitv of Prosramme

1. Expertise and experience of the university in the broad lield of study

UPE has successfully run professional psychology training progammes for morethan two decades and is rated by students and academics from other universities asbeing one of the leading psychology training institutions in the country.

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2. Experience and expertise of institution in offering an advanced progra-Te

This qualification is an advanced Bachelor's level professional training degree.UPE has successfully nrn advanced fuostgraduate) professional flainingprogrammes in psychology for more than two decades. In the process, muchexpertise has been developed regarding the offering of professional 11aining, thesupervision of such training, and guiding leamers through their research projects.More qpecific details as regards expertise are provided i" (3) and (5) below.

3. Qualifrcations of academic staff offering the programme

All academic staff who offer the psychology and industrial and organisationalpsychology modules in this programme must:. have at least a masters degree in psychology or industrial and organisational

psychology, and. be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a

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The qualifications and institutional affiliation of academic staff who offer thepsychology and industrial and organisational psychology modules are as follows:

. Prof D M Laa, DPh4 Head of Department, Department of Psychology, UPE.

. Prof GG Rousseau, DPhL Head of Department, Department of Industrial andOrganisational Psychology, UPE.

o ProfMB Watson, DPhil, Professor, Department ofPsychology, UPE.o Prof CD Foxcroft, DPhil, Professor, Department ofPsychology, UPE.. Dr RI Snelgar, PhD, Senior lecturer, Department of Industrial and

Organisational Psychology, UPE.o Dr RP van der Merwe, DPhil, Senior lecturer, Department of Industrial and

Organisational Psychology, IJPE.o Dr PJ Fouch6, DPhU Lecturer, Department ofPsychology, UPE.. Dr DS Elkonin, DPhil, Acting Director, University Clinic, UPE.. Ms. GAstbury, MA, Lecturer, Department ofPsychology, UPE.. Ms. PP Kota, MAb Lecturer, Department of Psychology, UPE.o Ms. TE Potgieter, MAb Junior lecturer, Department of Industrial and

Organisational Psychology, UPE.. Ms. L. Markman, MAo contrast lecturer, Department of Psychology, UPE.. Ms. L. Stroud, MAb contrast lecturer, Department of Psychology, UPE.. Dr R van Niekerk, contract lecturer, Department ofPsychology, UPE,c ndr C du Toit, M,A' contrast lecturer, Elizabeth Donkin Hoqpital.

Academic staffwho offer the other modules in the programme must at least havea postgraduate degree qualification.

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Number of staff committed to the programme

For the psychology and industrial and organisational psychology modules, fifteenacademio staff are committed to the prografilme. Of these, eleven are full-timestafi while the remaining 4 are part-time, contract lecturers. There are also threecontrast teaching assistants committed to the programme and one full-timeadmin istrative supp ort p erson.

Teaching and research experience of staff involved in the running of theprogramme

For the academic stafflisted in (3) above,. the average length of lecturing experience is 8 years; the least experienced

lecturer has two years experience while the four most extrleriensed lecturerseach have more than twenty years of lecturing experience;

o 57% ofthe staffhold doctoral degrees which suggests that they arc capable ofindependent research;

o the remaioiog 43% hold masters degrees;o four of the staff members are classified as senior researchers, based on their

publication records and other forms of research output;o when it comes to supervising postgraduate researsh, 36yo of the staff are

e4perienced research supenrisors, while 36Yo have a reasonable degree ofresearch sup ervision exp erience ;

o when it comes to superuising professional psychology practice activities oflearners,93yo of the staffare classified as being senior psychologists, and aretlus legally permitted to do such supervision. Of these, more than 67% havefive or more years of experience in supervising the professional case work ofleamers;

o two staff members serve on the Board of Directors of the College ofProfessional Psychology of South Africa, which oversees the nationalexamination of proqpective candidates rniho want to register in one of theprofessional categories with the Professional Board for Psychology of theHealth Professions Counsil.

Postgraduate supervision procedures and support

As regards the zupervision of their professional psychology activities, leamers areallocated to an individual supervisor and receive at least 60 minutes of individualsupervision and mentoring per week. Time is also allocated during the individualsupervision sessions for the zupervisor to ascertain how well the leamer is copingwith the programme and to pay attention to the professional development needs ofthe leamer. Furthermore, at least two hours per week are qpent in group lpeersupervision activities, with at least one staffmember acting as the main supervisorduring such group sessions. Every three months, the progress of leamers ismapped out by the programme team and constnrctive feedback and/or support areprovided where necessary.

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As regards research supervision, leamers participate in modules that provide tlemwith the practical competencies and support to tacHe all aqpects of their researchproject. Furthermore, learners have at least one, but possibly two, researchsupervisors, who gtude them through their research activities. Supervision groupsare also provided for leamers working on related topics.

Adequacy of the institutional infrastructure

Admissions: UPE has a developmentally-oriented admissions procedure thatassists in matching up the characteristics of learners with qpecific programmesand pinpoints areas where learners require additional development.

Student development: There are a number of supportive and developmentalinitiatives to assist leamers with their academic studies (e.g., zupplementalinstruction, orientation and bridging courses, library and computer facilities,sfudent loans) as well as their personal development (e.g., counseiling and careeradvice, cultural and social activities, qport facilities).

Staff development: there are a number of initiatives that provide academic andadministrative staff with continuing professional development opportunitieswhich assist them to better facilitate teaching and leaming.

Sound financial management: UPE manages its finances wisely, which ensuresthat we remain a viable institution.

Strategic Planning: Management and staff are involved in ongoing strategicplanning activities to ensure that the institution stays abreast of development inthe higher education and training sector and the world ofwork.

Relevance of the programme to regional and national need

A new framework has been adopted for the Professional Practice of ProfessionalPsychology in South Africa. Of significance is that other than psychologists, theprofession of psychology will now have a ne\M level of professional, namely, theRegistered Counsellor. J[s ffaining requirements for a Registered Counsellor area four-year BPsych degree, which includes a six-month intemship. This newprofessional category was decided upon based on national surveys and broadconsultations with various stakeholder groups (e.g., Departments of Health andWelfare, Education and Labour, lay counsellor groups, psychologists, alliedhealth professions, academics, and students). Given the vast human and socialneeds that our region and country orperiences and the scarcity of psychologists inthe oountry, eqpecially in disadvantaged communities, it is envisaged thatRegistered Counsellors will be able to conduct structured interventions at aprimary level and so contribute to the vast assessment and psychologicalcounselling needs that exist.

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The BPsych (Counsellor) programme thus aims to produce culturally sensitiveRegistered Counsellors, to give effect to the new professional practice framework.

How the programme fits with the institutional mission or plan

UPE's mission statement reads as follows: The University of Port Elizabeth is alearning community with a clear focus on development. Our programmes andservices are informed by our societal context and reflect our commitment to be amajor provider of cutting-edge lvtowledge and well-equipped leaders. Thisqualification gives concrete expression to UPE's mission. It focuses ondeveloping learners as regards their knowledge, skills and values of humanfunctioning, development, assessment and intervention within a multi-culturalcontext, that will equip them to function effectively as registered counsellors, aswell as to be more oultually aware and sensitive citizens. In view of the fact thatthe new professional practice structure was only adopted in the latter half of 1999,the introduction of tle BPsych (Counsellor) programme in 200I will result inUPE being at the cutting-edge of professional training for the new RegisteredCounsellor professional category.

Current provision at other institutions

The University of the Westem Cape initiated a four-year BPsych programme thisyear tlat will enable leamers to seek registration as Registered Counsellors, whileother universities will also begin to provide this qualification from 2001onwards.

UPE was in fact the first South African university to introduce a tlree-year (non-professional) BPsych degree in 1998, while the new professional structures werestill being debated. The success of this programrne (on average, gS new studentshave enrolled in the programme over the last three years), has led us to developprofessionally-oriented BPsych qualifications, ofwhich the present qualification -BPsych (Counsellor) - will lead to professional registration as a RegisteredCounsellor. However, leanters are first required to complete a certain number ofcredits in the BA(Psyoh) programme to enable them to acquire foundationalknowledge and skills in psychology and to explore whether professional flsiningis the best option for them, before they are selected into the BPsych (Counsellor)prograillme in their third and fourth years of study. Not only does this provideleamers with flexible career options, but it also enables learners to first explorethe world of psychology before they have to make decisions regardingprofessional 11ain in g.

The argument set out in (8) above regarding the relevance of the qualification toaddress regional and national psychological health and well-being needs byproducing Registered Counsellors, provides a convincing argument as to why thisqualifi cation is needed.

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I refer to prcvious conespondencc in this regard and wish to arlvisc that the Edusstion Commince of theProfcrrionql Board for psycholngy considered ihc mani, uilt iroum ,o*t ng,Thc Committec rcsolvcd that the applicatim ofthe Univeniry ofport Elizabcth for accrcdihtion of thc B.psychand D.Psych progranrncs, bc arpyo"cd, but 0rr il Uil;1; of p* nfobo,h bc infmrncd thet rhe nrtionalexamination would not n"c"totiry include tlrc exact core areas as proposed, since uational nccds would betaken into sonsideration for examination purposes, una irtr J*6i*tion would thcrcforc, oover a broaderspectrum.

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