This course will reflect the independent clinical outcomes based research undertaken during the final semesters of the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) research program and will be an integrated supplement to the students' major independent research program.
The aims of the course are to enhance the students' capacity to undertake independent, high quality clinical outcome research in a real world setting and to take a higher level of autonomy and responsibility in their clinical practice. The course aims to be the main mechanisms for demonstrating the higher level of integration of psychological theory, research and clinical practice expected from a Doctoral level clinical psychologist.
Students must develop independent research skills in clinical psychology coupled with the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, research expertise and the development of required clinical competencies necessary for independent clinical practice.
The extra 500 hours of supervised clinical placements for the D.Psych degree (taken across PSYC9025 and PSYC9026) takes the form of independent clinical research in areas of specialisation related to the students' research interest. This involves the trainee working as a psychologist in clinical settings and conducting applied research that is demonstrably related to their main thesis topic. This research may employ a range of methodologies accepted in the field of clinical psychology and could include inter alia: a connected series of single-case studies; an evaluation of a particular intervention; or an evaluation of an intervention program instituted by an agency. Note that the Clinical Field Research component is meant to be in addition to the thesis research requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
The aims of the Research Practicum are to enhance the student's
(i) clinical competencies necessary for independent clinical practice and
(ii) capacity to undertake independent, high quality clinical research in a real world setting.
This component aims to be the main mechanism for demonstrating the higher level of integration of psychological theory, research, and practice expected from a doctoral level clinical psychologist.
Other Information
Indicative Assessment
As with a standard clinical placement, assessment of each Research Practicum includes a folio of clinical work undertaken during the practicum; a mid- and end-of-placement evaluation of clinical competencies by the student's clinical supervisor; and the completion of a case report. Assessment also includes the production of a formal research report of the clinical research using appropriate research design, implementation, analysis and write-up. The formal research report is to be incorporated as an appendix into the final submitted thesis to be evaluated by the thesis examiners. This formal research report should be 5,000-6,000 words in length (in addition to the 30,000-40,000 word-length thesis).
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Workload
At least two hundred and fifty hours of practice in a clinical setting supervised by appropriate research and clinical supervisors.
Prescribed Texts
To be confirmed at the beginning of the course. Texts will be selected in line with current research.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 8 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
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