Increasing Psychological Literacy and Work Readiness of Australian Psychology Undergraduates through a Capstone and Work‐Integrated Learning Experience: Current Issues and What Needs to be Done

• DOI: 10.1111/ap.12309
• Publication Date: 2017-10-03T07:12:37Z
• Authors: Kyra Hamilton; Shirley A. Morrissey; Lara J. Farrell; Michelle C. Ellu; Analise O'donovan; Tanja Weinbrecht; Erin L. O'connor
• Keywords: Bachelor

ObjectiveWhile most students undertaking bachelor level training in psychology will not become registered psychologists, as graduates they join a large pool of well‐educated and psychologically literate citizens who can apply range contexts. Our objective is to showcase the literature on capstone work integrated learning (WIL) courses outline how these specialised could be utilised support undergraduate ensure community benefits from their strengths.MethodIn this paper, we summarise current issues, emerging trends, educational priorities area. We provide critical survey extensive produced last decade, offering synthesis thinking field perspectives directions forward. review different primary studies WIL which draw conclusions into holistic integration gained by authors' own experience available literature.ResultsCapstone address significant gap readiness Australian undergraduates may also consolidate students' psychological literacy.ConclusionsDeveloping sense professional identity increasing self‐efficacy enhance readiness, potentially facilitating smooth transition work. advocate for changes education implications future workforce.