EDF6506

Clinical Placement in Psychology (24 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Assoc. Prof N J King + Dr A P Greenway

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have developed advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, counselling and intervention in the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology; advanced report writing skills relevant to the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology; an advanced knowledge of local human service systems in the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology; an understanding of legal or ethical issues relevant to the specialist field of educational and developmental psychology.

Assessment: Written case reports (4800 words equiv.): 60% + Evaluations (3200 word equiv.): 40%

Contact Hours: 3 hrs per week plus A minimum of 1000 hrs (125 days) during placements (minimum 240 hrs client contact and 240 hrs in non-contact activities)

Prerequisites: Satisfactory performance in relevant academic units