Masters (Coursework)
ACAP's Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical) is designed for registered psychologists to enhance their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating complex psychological disorders. The course includes workshops, supervision, and is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Are you a registered psychologist with a passion for working with people with complex psychological disorders? ACAP's Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical) will give you the knowledge and skills for specialised area of practice in clinical psychology. The Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical) is designed for registered psychologists and extends knowledge and skills for working with people with complex psychological problems. The aim of this course is to enhance the existing professional psychology skills required to assess, diagnose, formulate, treat, and prevent psychological problems and mental illness across the lifespan. The Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical) course includes a 3-day on-campus workshop (held in orientation week). Additionally there are weekly 3 hour workshops on-campus and/or online and individual and group supervision on-campus and/or online (based on student preference). This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This course has also been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.
Domestic students must:
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Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical).
The Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical) course is comprised of 6 units, which are level 600 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 1 year full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
Level: 600 level core Credit points: 6 Prerequisites: PSYC5582 Professional Psychology: Assessing Psychological Problems OR PSYC5592 Professional Psychology: Intervening with Psychological Problems
Unit Description:
This unit introduces students to the competencies required of clinical psychologists and the foundational knowledge and skill base required to demonstrate these, including the scientist practitioner model as it applies to clinical psychology, case formulation, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. It considers a range of contemporary theories of complex psychological disorders, including developmental, systems, and biopsychological models, as well as the social determinants of health, and how these contribute to the assessment and management of individuals with complex psychological disorders.
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Level: 600 level core Credit points: 12 Prerequisites: PSYC6172 Clinical Psychology: Core Skills and Professional Issues
Unit Description:
The main objectives of PSYC6152 Clinical Psychology Practice 1 and PSYC6162 Clinical Psychology Practice 2 are to assist students in working towards the required placement, supervision, research and clinical skills development for competency in psychological assessment and intervention, applying evidence-based research to practice, as well as to enhance each student's developing identity as a clinical psychologist.
In the two units PSYC6152 Clinical Psychology Practice 1 and PSYC6162 Clinical Psychology Practice 2 students will undertake external placements with a total of 750 hours in settings where services are offered to clients with severe or complex psychological disorders. In each unit, students will complete at least 375 service hours. Students should refer to the Psychology External Placements Handbook for further detail on the breakdown of hours within each placement.
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