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This coursework Masters prepares students for professional practice in clinical psychology, in particular, the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. In addition to completing a research thesis, students complete coursework and professional placements in clinical psychology.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete professional placements in clinical psychology.
Students are required to have a Police Clearance check, a Working with Children check, as well as any appropriate immunisations. Additionally, OSH agreements, insurance policies, and risk assessments are required for all placements.
Placements typically occur over two days per week and may go beyond the designated semester period. This may impact on the students capacity to gain additional employment. Placement attendance is mandatory and students may not have leave during a placement without established reasons.
Students requiring placement must make themselves known to the clinic staff.
Students are required to meet both the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority ( APHRA) psychology guidelines on Areas of Practice Endorsement and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation requirements.
Students should be aware that if they fail the practicum units and their performance suggests they are unsuitable to clinical practice, their candidature will be terminated.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.
Students can apply for membership with Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership with Psychology Board of Australia.
All applicants are required to have an Honours degree (First or Upper Second class) in an accredited fourth year course in psychology, with equivalents considered, and to submit a CV, a covering letter and two references (submitted independently of the students application) to meet the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation requirements. Short-listed candidates will participate in a selection interview, either face-to-face or via teleconference. It is desirable that all applicants have work experience, as admission into the program is competitive.
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5).
For equivalent language test requirements refer to ECU English Standards Policy.
Students may be required to undertake coursework and placements outside of the normal semester timetable.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY5196 | Professional Issues in Psychology | 20 |
| PSY5197 | Psychological Assessment | 15 |
| PSY5211 | Clinical Psychology: Introduction to Practice | 15 |
| PSY5330 | Clinical Practicum 1 | 20 |
Note: PSY5330 is timetabled as a full-year unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY5200 | Research Preparation | 20 |
| PSY5212 | Clinical Psychology: Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence | 15 |
| PSY5213 | Clinical Psychology: Complex Presentations | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY6241 | Research Project 1 | 20 |
| PSY6242 | Practicum 2 | 20 |
| PSY6244 | Family Psychology | 10 |
| PSY6347 | Clinical Psychology for Special Populations | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY6245 | Research Project 2 | 20 |
| PSY6246 | Practicum 3 | 20 |
| PSY6214 | Clinical Psychology: Health Behaviours | 10 |
| PSY6248 | Group-based Psychotherapy Skills | 10 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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