In the Applied Psychology Program at Notre Dame the student will gain skills which will be useful for life. The student will develop theoretical knowledge and practical experience that gives them an edge in the workplace, in interpersonal relationships, family life and the community, while developing valuable skills in interpersonal relations, counselling and mediation. Most importantly, the student will have a chance to apply new knowledge and skills in the real world and this is why most people want to study psychology. 237 Bachelor of Applied Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. At Notre Dame, the program focusses on the developing person through the life span.
Students studying applied psychology learn how humans develop, learn and are motivated.
Psychology provides opportunities for observation, self-development and the study of individual differences, at the same time as exploring ways that this knowledge may be applied in everyday life. Students may complete a Bachelor of Applied Psychology degree, or choose units in applied psychology to complete a major or minor as part of an Education, Arts, Law, Theology or Business degree. Students can complete a Bachelor of Applied Psychology degree in three years not six or seven years, which is the recommended length of time specialist psychologists take to train. Critical thinking is encouraged and research methodology gives students the tools for understanding research and undertaking data analysis. The Applied Psychology Internship completed in the third year provides valuable practical experience in organisations or working on special projects.