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Overview

This practicum subject takes place in either the Psychology Clinic in the School of Psychology and Public Health or an external agency.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Eric Morris

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject
Total hours/days required:

45 days

Location of work based learning:Metro
Work based learning additional requirements:

Completed at University Psychology Clinic; 2 days/week practicing as a provisional psychologist

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply assessment and treatment skills based on evidence-based clinical psychology practice
2.
Exemplify professional integrity by identifying and discussing the ethical/cultural basis of clinical psychology professional practice
3.
Sensitively communicate outcomes of psychological assessments and treatment decisions
4.
Demonstrate a reflective and flexible approach to clinical psychology practice
5.
Engage professionally with a range of clients and types of practice

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in SMCP