Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MPsych(Clin))
Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MPsych(Clin))
Program Code
MPSYC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree is the standard preparation program providing professional training and practise in clinical psychology. It consists of three major components: specialised coursework in a series of topics relevant to clinical practice, research thesis and three long field placements aimed at developing professional competence under the guidance of highly experienced supervisors. The program has two key objectives. The first is to provide thorough theoretical and clinical skills preparation in core areas to meet formal requirements for entry to the profession (as determined by its accrediting bodies). The second is to prepare graduates to assume responsibility for continuing self-monitoring and development, skills that are essential to ongoing employment in the profession.
Successful completion of the program will enable graduates with an advanced level of training in clinical psychology to apply for full registration of the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA); to apply for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS); and to undertake supervised practice leading to Endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the PsyBA and / or membership of the College of Clinical Psychologists of the APS.
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Conditions
Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Head of School before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Psychology (Clinical)
There shall be a Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Psychology (Clinical), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units:
- Core courses to the value of 21 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 15 units in the form of a research project
- Work based training / extra mural studies to the value of 12 units
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
Courses to the value of up to 21 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PSYCHOL 7130 Evidence-based Practice 3 PSYCHOL 7131 Interviewing & Intervention 3 PSYCHOL 7132 Psychological Assessment 3 PSYCHOL 7133 Abnormal Psychology 3 PSYCHOL 7134 Health Psychology 3 PSYCHOL 7135 Clinical Neuropsychology & Disability 3 PSYCHOL 7136 Advanced Child & Adult Intervention 3 -
Research Projects
To satisfy the requirements for Research Projects students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PSYCHOL 7144 Research Project in Clinical Psychology I 6 PSYCHOL 7145 Research Project in Clinical Psychology II 9 -
Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies
To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Students must complete placements to the value of at least 1000 hours:
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PSYCHOL 7140 Master of Psychology (Clinical) Placement II 3 PSYCHOL 7141 Master of Psychology (Clinical) Placement I 3 PSYCHOL 7143 Master of Psychology (Clinical) Placement III 6