DR-CLPSYC v.1 Doctor of Philosophy - Clinical Psychology
Course CRICOS Code: 056848M
Registered full-time Duration:
4 Years
Course Overview
Doctoral Degrees prepares students to acquire a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills to advance learning and/or professional practice corresponding to AQF level 10 qualifications.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Doctoral Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards. Applicants require a Master Degree (Research) or Bachelor Honours Degree (first or second class) or a high standard in either a Master Degree (Coursework) or Bachelor Degree with a Graduate Diploma (or equivalent). Alternative entry requirements may be considered, details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/guides. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Doctoral Degrees require students to undertake a program of independent supervised study and produce significant and original research outcomes culminating in a thesis, dissertation, exegesis or equivalent for independent examination.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. construct an adequate psychological case conceptualisation of clients with psychological problems
2. think critically, creatively and reflectively, test hypotheses related to the case conceptualisation and develop management plans, think creatively and apply knowledge to new situations
3. analyse problems logically from different theoretical viewpoints and propose resolution between apparent conflicts of different theories
4. communicate effectively with individuals and groups; Write effectively for clients, professionals, management and scientific publications; use evidence persuasively to construct and defend an argument
5. learn and use technologies safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients and information
6. accept responsibility and demonstrate initiative and leadership in developing clinical and research skills
7. apply global perspectives and standards in clinical practice; apply global perspective and standards of practice in meeting the needs of ethnic and other minority groups
8. work professionally both individually and collaboratively, accepting responsibility and direction as necessary to achieve an effective team outcome; abide by the code of ethics of the Australian Psychological Society
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 0 | |||||
| PSYC7000 | v.1 | Doctoral Thesis - Psychology | |||
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| PSYC7006 | v.1 | Psychological Assessment Theories and Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PSYC7004 | v.1 ** | Clinical Child Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| PSYC7012 | v.1 | Health Psychology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PSYC7009 | v.1 | Psychology Research Methods | 25.0 | ||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| PSYC7005 | v.1 | Preparation for Professional Clinical Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PSYC7007 | v.1 * | Adult Psychopathology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| PSYC7010 | v.1 # | Psychotherapy | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PSYC7001 | v.1 | Psychology Doctoral Practicum 1 | 15.0 | 12.5 | |
| 37.5 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| PSYC7011 | v.1 | Addictions and Clinical Neuropsychology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PSYC7002 | v.1 | Psychology Doctoral Practicum 2 | 15.0 | 12.5 | |
| 37.5 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| PSYC7003 | v.1 | Psychology Doctoral Practicum 3 | 15.0 | 12.5 | |
| PSYC7008 | v.1 | Child Psychotherapy and Disabilities | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 37.5 | |||||
# PSYC7008 Child Psychotherapy and Disabilities may be taken as an alternate unit in this semester.
## Students participate in the Doctoral Thesis between Years one and four.
* PSYC7004 Clinical Child Psychology may be taken as an alternate unit in this semester.
** PSYC7007 Adult Psychopathology may be taken as an alternate unit in this semester.
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