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Courses Handbook 2015

This handbook contains information on courses and components (majors, minors, streams and units) at Curtin in 2015.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2014.

MJRP-CLINP v.1 Clinical Psychology Major (MPsych)


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


This major provides advanced professional training to the sixth year level. Its aim is to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for competent practice as a clinical psychologist in both the mental health and physical health domains.


Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates of this course are eligible to register as Psychologists and commence supervision to apply for endorsement as Clinical Psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.



Major/Minor/Stream Organisation


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
PSYC7004 v.1   Clinical Child Psychology 3.0 25.0
PSYC7005 v.1   Preparation for Professional Clinical Practice 4.0 25.0
PSYC7006 v.1   Psychological Assessment Theories and Practice 3.0 25.0
PSYC7007 v.1   Adult Psychopathology 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
PSYC6005 v.1   Psychology Masters Practicum 1 15.0 25.0
PSYC6002 v.1   Psychology Masters Dissertation 1 2.0 25.0
PSYC7009 v.1   Psychology Research Methods 25.0
PSYC7008 v.1   Child Psychotherapy and Disabilities 4.0 25.0
  OR  
PSYC7010 v.1   Psychotherapy 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
PSYC6003 v.1   Psychology Masters Dissertation 2 2.0 25.0
PSYC7011 v.1   Addictions and Clinical Neuropsychology 4.0 25.0
PSYC7012 v.1   Health Psychology 4.0 25.0
PSYC6006 v.1   Psychology Masters Practicum 2 15.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
PSYC6007 v.1   Psychology Masters Practicum 3 15.0 25.0
PSYC6004 v.1   Psychology Masters Dissertation 3 1.0 50.0
PSYC7008 v.1   Child Psychotherapy and Disabilities 4.0 25.0
  OR  
PSYC7010 v.1   Psychotherapy 4.0 25.0
  100.0




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