PSY570 Professional Development

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Psychology

Academic Year

Semester

Course Code

PSY570

Weekly Hours

0 Teaching + 3 Practice

ECTS

Prerequisites

None

Teaching Mode Delivery

Prerequisite For

Teaching Mode Delivery Notes

Cycle

II Cycle

TBA

Course Lecturer

Position

Phone

033 957

Assistant(s)

Assistant E-mail

Course Objectives

Professional Development is a practice-based course that enables students to earn academic credit by engaging in activities that advance their clinical and professional competencies. These may include attending certified therapy trainings, participating in academic conferences, or contributing to professional organizations within the field. Students are expected to demonstrate active involvement and provide formal documentation—such as certificates, conference programs, or proof of organizational roles—to validate their participation and reflect on how these experiences contribute to their growth as emerging professionals. Relevant resources will be provided during the supervision.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Identify and engage in relevant professional activities aligned with career goals.

Demonstrate active participation in clinical or academic events.

Reflect on professional experiences to evaluate personal and skill development.

Document professional activities with appropriate evidence.

Integrate knowledge gained from external activities into academic or clinical activity.

Course Materials

Required Textbook

Relevant resources will be provided during the supervision.

Additional Literature

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods include: independent professional engagement

Mentor guidance

Reflective documentation

Weekly Topics

This weekly planning is subject to change with advance notice.

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Course Schedule (All Sections)

Course Schedules with all sections will be available here soon.

Office Hours & Room

Course Office hours will be available here soon.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

100%x1

Achievement/Participation Certificate

AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5

IUS Grading System

Grading Scale	IUS Grading System	IUS Coeff.	Letter (B&H)	Numerical (B&H)
0 - 44	F	0	F	5
45 - 54	E	1	F	5
55 - 64	C	2	E	6
65 - 69	C+	2.3	D	7
70 -74	B-	2.7	D	7
75 - 79	B	3	C	8
80 - 84	B+	3.3	C	8
85 - 94	A-	3.7	B	9
95 - 100	A	4	A	10

Late Work Policy

Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:

Individual Supervision

45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)

Independent Study

60 hours ⏳ (12 week × 5 h)

Achievement/Participation Certificate

45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)

150 Total Workload Hours

6 ECTS Credits

Course Policies

Academic Integrity

All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.

Technology & AI Policy

Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Communication Policy

All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY570] in the subject line.

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.

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Learning Tips

Engage Actively

Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.

Read and Review Purposefully

Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.

Think Critically in Assignments

Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.

Ask Questions Early

Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.

Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo

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Course Code	Course Title			Weekly Hours*		ECTS		Weekly Class Schedule
				T	P
PSY570	Professional Development			0	3	6
Prerequisite	None		It is a prerequisite to	-
Lecturer			Office Hours / Room / Phone	Currently not available
E-mail
Assistant			Assistant E-mail
Course Objectives	Professional Development is a practice-based course that enables students to earn academic credit by engaging in activities that advance their clinical and professional competencies. These may include attending certified therapy trainings, participating in academic conferences, or contributing to professional organizations within the field. Students are expected to demonstrate active involvement and provide formal documentation—such as certificates, conference programs, or proof of organizational roles—to validate their participation and reflect on how these experiences contribute to their growth as emerging professionals. Relevant resources will be provided during the supervision.
Textbook	Relevant resources will be provided during the supervision.
Additional Literature
Learning Outcomes	After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
	Identify and engage in relevant professional activities aligned with career goals. Demonstrate active participation in clinical or academic events. Reflect on professional experiences to evaluate personal and skill development. Document professional activities with appropriate evidence. Integrate knowledge gained from external activities into academic or clinical activity.
Teaching Methods	Teaching methods include: independent professional engagement, mentor guidance, reflective documentation,
Teaching Method Delivery		Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK	TOPIC						REFERENCE
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Assessment Methods and Criteria	Evaluation Tool	Quantity	Weight	Alignment with LOs	AI Usage
	Achievement/Participation Certificate	1	100	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Not Allowed
	Semester Evaluation Components
* ECTS Credit Calculation *

Activity	Hours	Weeks	Student Workload Hours	Activity	Hours	Weeks	Student Workload Hours
Individual Supervision	3	15	45	Independent Study	5	12	60
Achievement/Participation Certificate	3	15	45
				Total Workload Hours =			150
*T= Teaching, P= Practice				ECTS Credit =			6
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey						Last Update Date: 27/03/2026

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PSY570 Professional Development

PSY570 Professional Development

Psychology

TBA

Course Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Course Materials

Required Textbook

Additional Literature

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods include: independent professional engagement

Mentor guidance

Reflective documentation

Weekly Topics Expand All

Course Schedule (All Sections)

Office Hours & Room

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

Achievement/Participation Certificate

IUS Grading System

Late Work Policy

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

Individual Supervision

Independent Study

Achievement/Participation Certificate

Course Policies

Academic Integrity

Attendance Policy

Technology & AI Policy

Communication Policy

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Learning Tips

Weekly Topics

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