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
- Clinical Research Methods
For further information on the course details please see the Clinical Psychology Program Handbook.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate competences in doing evidence based practice pertaining to clinical practice and decision making.
- Demonstrate competencies in the design of a clinically relevant research project.
- Interpret and discuss advanced psychometric approaches and competency in the development of a psychological scale.
- Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology.
- Critically analyse the practice of psychology for people from a range of backgrounds.
- Explain key approaches to contextualizing psychological assessments and interventions for a range of clients and clinical settings.
- Demonstrate competencies in communication, assessment and counselling skills relevant to working with people from a range of backgrounds across the lifespan.
Work Integrated Learning
Other
Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course
Other Information
Enrolees 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.
Indicative Assessment
- Clinical Research Methods: Evidenced-based practice task (0) [LO 1,2,3]
- Clinical Research Methods: Research Proposal Presentation - Slides and Notes (15) [LO 1,2,3]
- Clinical Research Methods: Research Proposal Report (15) [LO 1,2,3]
- Clinical Research Methods: Scale Construction Presentation (20) [LO 2,3]
- Contextualising Professional Psychology: Empirical Evaluation Report and Practice Guide (Part 1 of 2) (15) [LO 4,5,6,7]
- Contextualising Professional Psychology: Empirical Evaluation Report and Practice Guide (Part 2 of 2) (15) [LO 4,5,6,7]
- Contextualising Professional Psychology: End of Semester Exam (20) [LO 4,5,6,7]
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Workload
This course is comprised of modules. The face-to-face/contact hours for each sub-module may vary, but are expected to consist of:
- Contextualising Professional Psychology: 6 hours/week across five weeks (30 hours over the semester)
- Clinical Research Methods: 3 hours/week across four weeks + 7 hours/week across four weeks (40 hours over the semester)
Plus a minimum 190 hours of self-directed study and several mandatory workshops.
Inherent Requirements
No inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
To be confirmed at the beginning of the course. Texts will be selected in line with current research.
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of clinical diagnosis, assessment and treatment comparable to undergraduate level abnormal psychology.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 4B
- Unit value:
- 10 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
Course fees
If you are a domestic student, information about course fees can be found at Fees.
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $11800 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7921 | 01 Jul 2025 | 01 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | In Person | N/A |