Clinical Coursework II comprises a number of modules covering a range of topics designed to further advance the students’ knowledge of clinical theory and practice and relevant research methodology such as:

• Contextualising Professional Psychology. This module provides students with an opportunity to consider important contextual factors in psychological ethics, theory, research and practice with diverse populations over the lifespan. The module will address key determinants (e.g., social, structural, economic and interpersonal factors) and contextual factors (e.g., geographic and cultural) in mental health. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from a variety of guest lecturers and engage in a range of practical components in which they will extend their communication, interview and counselling skills to support appropriate interactions with people from diverse backgrounds

• Clinical Research Methods. The focus of this module is on research and statistical issues relevant to working as clinical psychologists. The module will cover clinical experimental designs (randomised controlled trials); utilising existing data including systematic reviews and meta-analysis; research strategies in applied settings (e.g., single-case design); and research ethics with clinical participants.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate competences in doing evidence based practice pertaining to clinical practice and decision making.
2. Demonstrate competencies in the design of a clinically relevant research project. 
3. Demonstrate an understanding of advanced psychometric approaches and competency in the development of a psychological scale.
4. Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology.
5. Critically analyse the practice of psychology for people from a range of backgrounds.
6. Explain key approaches to contextualizing psychological assessments and interventions for a range of clients and clinical settings.
7. Demonstrate competencies in communication, assessment and counselling skills relevant to working with people from a range of backgrounds across the lifespan.

Research-Led Teaching

All lecturers will make use of evidence drawn from relevant disciplinary research to benefit student learning and outcomes. Some may share their own research findings with students. This will provide students with special insights into the specific topics discussed. Having access to lecturers who are also key leaders in the field may mean that the listed lecture sequence, that is, the lecture topics may change to another week in order to accommodate access to these experts.

Examination Material or equipment

Students will need be notified of the resources required for the end of semester examinations.

The final examination for this course will be administered in-person and students must be on campus to attend the exam. Information about the scheduling of the examination will be posted via Canvas.

Required Resources

Required readings and other resources will be listed or uploaded on Canvas throughout the course. These will be provided for each session (lectures and tutorials).

Recommended Resources

Recommended student system requirements 

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment. ANU outlines Recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Students must be eligible for registration as a psychologist in the ACT. This course is assessed on a Course Requirement Satisfied (CRS) or Fail basis. Students must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks in order to pass the course.

Referencing Requirements

Psychology uses the referencing style endorsed by the American Psychological Association:

American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Student feedback to staff

In addition to student feedback provided through ANU Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELTS) surveys, students may also be invited to provide course-specific feedback through a feedback survey developed by the lecturers within the Master of Clinical Psychology program.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Clinical Research Methods: Evidence-based practice and study design
2	Clinical Research Methods: Evidence-based practice and study design
3	Clinical Research Methods: Evidence-based practice and study design
4	Clinical Research Methods: Evidence-based practice and study design	Single-case design experiment
5	Contextualising Professional Psychology: Morning session: Introduction to the Course - Why Contextualise our Work? Afternoon Session: Cultural Competency and Working Cross Culturally
6	Contextualising Professional Psychology:Morning Session: Working with intellectual disability; Prejudice & Implications for Psychological PracticeAfternoon Session: Mental health, structural disadvantage & inequality
7	Contextualising Professional Psychology:Morning Session: Gender-affirming practices; neurodiversity affirming practicesAfternoon Session: Trauma-informed care in young people	Empirical evaluation Report Practice Guide (Part 1 of 2) due
8	Contextualising Professional Psychology:Morning session: Understanding sexual orientation in clinical practiceAfternoon session: Older persons and ageing
9	Contextualising Professional Psychology:Morning session: Group PresentationsAfternoon Session: Course summary and consolidation	Assessment 2 conducted in class
10	Contextualising Professional PsychologyWorking with Indigenous Clients Workshop

Tutorial Registration

The Clinical Psychology Program utilises Canvas to enable students to view their timetable for their enrolled courses.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
1. Single-case design assignment (Hurdle)	25 %	1, 2, 3
2. Research proposal oral presentation (Hurdle)	25 %	2, 3
3. Empirical Evaluation Report and Practice Guide (1 of 2) (Hurdle)	20 %	4, 5, 6, 7
4. Empirical Evaluation Report and Practice Guide (2 of 2) (Hurdle)	10 %	4, 5, 6, 7
5.End of Semester Exam (Hurdle)	20 %	4, 5, 6, 7

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students will be participating in discussions and other activities during class time. You will also be undertaking readings prior to lectures which provide vital foundations for lecture content and activities. Students are not formally assessed on these tasks, but they provide the foundation for understanding key concepts and skills related to the course, and assessable components of the course, and therefore important to enrich your engagement with content and learning as a result. As such, students are expected to attend and participate in all aspects of the course to support their learning, including readings before each class. A register of attendance will be kept, ensuring registration can be obtained at the completion of the program.

Examination(s)

The final examinations are composed of multiple question types including multiple choice, extended matching and short answer questions. These examinations are comprehensive and can address any aspect of the curriculum and associated independent study requirements.

Students will need be notified of the resources required for the end of semester examinations.

The final examination is a hurdle requirement. A Pass mark (50% or greater) is required in the final examination before the course can be passed as a whole. Students must be on campus to attend the exam. Information about the scheduling of the examination will be posted via Canvas.

End of semester course results are released on ISIS.

Assessment Task 1

1. Single-case design assignment (Hurdle)

The purpose of this task is to demonstrate and apply your knowledge of single-case designs to a clinical practice example. It is designed to extend your thinking about how to evaluate outcomes in clinical practice, and how to source, evaluate, and apply scientific literature to inform practice.

You will be provided with a clinical case, and your task is to choose a therapeutic intervention to address your client’s symptoms, and design a single-case experimental study to assess the effectiveness of your chosen intervention. You will be asked to briefly describe the client’s presenting problem, your chosen intervention (including the steps you took to determine the suitability of this intervention), the outcomes you will use to determine the effectiveness of your intervention, the single-case design you will employ to determine the effectiveness of your intervention (and why), and the method(s) you will use to measure your outcome(s). You will also be asked to critically reflect on the feasibility of implementing your single-case design in clinical practice and any ethical or other practice considerations that might arise when implementing your single-case design. 

Assessment Task 2

2. Research proposal oral presentation (Hurdle)

The purpose of this task is to create a clear and appropriately detailed research proposal.

Your task is to present at the ANU Research School of Psychology Annual Student Research Festival and provide a review of the literature, including in-text citations and references in APA style. For your methodology, you should note why you have chosen your measures over other possible measures.

Assessment Task 3

3. Empirical Evaluation Report and Practice Guide (1 of 2) (Hurdle)

This empirical evaluation report requires students to select ONE key mental health determinant from the ADDRESSING Framework (Hays, 2016) relevant to professional psychology in Australia. Students are required to consult, review and critique empirical literature through an evidence-based summary of their chosen key mental health determinant for a professional audience. Students must integrate the empirical evidence to make recommendations for future research which could inform Australian professional practice in psychology related to this key determinant. Detailed information about the assignment, including a marking rubric, will be made available on Canvas.

The purpose of this assessment is for students to apply their research skills and knowledge to a topic of significance to professional psychology. Students will be required to critically engage with empirical evidence for a key determinant of mental health, develop an in-depth understanding of how these determinants influence a psychologist’s professional work, and demonstrate their knowledge of processes and procedures involved in the application of psychological assessment and interventions with people from diverse contexts.

Assessment Task 4

4. Empirical Evaluation Report and Practice Guide (2 of 2) (Hurdle)

Following on from part one, the second part of the assignment requires students to work together in small groups to design a practice guide and present this to the class. The presentation should describe the key issues and considerations for working within the context of their chosen key determinant. Students should aim to develop their practice guide for another psychologist new to the field. Students may choose to present this information creatively to appeal to their audience. The practice guide must be an engaging and succinct summary of the key mental health determinant and provide essential information and recommendations for the audience. Detailed information about the assignment, including a marking rubric, will be made available on Canvas.

Students will be required to critically engage with empirical evidence for a key determinant of mental health, develop an in-depth understanding of how these determinants influence a psychologist’s professional work, and collaboratively develop a guide that demonstrates their knowledge of adapting psychological practice and interventions with people from diverse contexts.

Assessment Task 5

5.End of Semester Exam (Hurdle)

Students will complete one exam which will be scheduled during the end of semester university examination period. The exam will be delivered in the form of a take-home exam and comprises three short responses designed to assess the student’s knowledge of three key mental health determinants covered in the course. Detailed information about the examination will be made available on the course site and discussed in class with students closer to the date.

The assessment is designed to foster reflection and in-depth engagement with course content through consideration of application of course content to the practice of psychology in Australia, ethical and professional issues and skill development.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Canvas site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Assignments are required to be submitted electronically via the Turnitin link attached to the Canvas site and will be marked approximately two to three weeks after the submission date.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Grading in the Master of Clinical Psychology Program reflects achievement of competencies as appropriate to developmental level. As such, students will be provided with grades indicating that competency has been met (Course Requirement Satisfied: CRS) or not met (Fail).

Failure to submit an assignment of a high standard which meets requirements for a passing grade (CRS) will result in a student receiving feedback on the area/s requiring remediation and one opportunity for resubmission of the assignment to address these issues. This opportunity is provided only in circumstances where a genuine attempt to address the assignment requirements was determined to be made in the first submission. If the resubmission satisfactorily addresses the issues identified, a grade of CRS will be awarded for the task. Should a student fail the re-submission, this will result in overall failure of the assessment piece, and thus the course, which will need to be repeated in a future offering.

Privacy Notice

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Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
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