Course codes: 2932 (DPsych(ClinNeuro)); 2116 (DPsych(Clinical)); 2933 (DPsych(Org))
Three
Doctor of Psychology programs are offered by the School of Psychology,
Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine: the DPsych in Clinical Psychology, the
DPsych in Clinical Neuropsychology, and the DPsych in Organisational
Psychology.
Each DPsych is a research degree consisting of a combination of research,
coursework and supervised practical experience. All DPsych programs are
administered by the Research Graduate School Committee under the rules and
regulations applying to doctoral degrees unless stipulated otherwise by the
committee.
Applicants
for the DPsych must have completed an approved bachelors degree with honours
(first or upper second) in psychology or equivalent. In addition to their
academic record, students are selected on the basis of their personal
suitability for clinical or organisational psychology with such factors as
referees' reports and presentation at a selection interview considered.
Students selected for the DPsych whose academic records show deficiencies in
research methods, statistics, human development, personality theory, abnormal
psychology and/or psychological assessment are required to undertake a course
of readings prior to the start of the program.
Enrolment into the DPsych will be contingent upon the applicant submitting a
brief research proposal and arrangements put in place for supervision of the
research project, and approval of the Research Graduate School Committee.
Enrolment will be probationary for the first 18 months with firm admission to
the program granted at the end of 18 months if performance in all components is
satisfactory.
The course takes place at a number of different venues, including the Clayton
campus, Caulfield campus, the various campuses of the School of Psychology,
Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, and other settings appropriate to the
areas of specialisation. Students should therefore be prepared for some
travelling between venues.
Each of the degrees is based on 48 weeks of study in each of three-and-a-half years, and comprises three components:
The first two years are taken on a full-time basis. Students wishing to complete the DPsych in three-and-a-half years can take the final 18 months on a full-time basis; those who opt to complete the final 18 months on a half-time basis will need a total of five years to complete the program. Half-time paid internships may be offered to selected students who wish to study half-time while gaining supervised experience.
The thesis is expected to provide a significant contribution to knowledge and/or practice in the relevant field of specialisation and to demonstrate the capacity of the student to carry out independent research. The word length of the thesis is approximately 60,000 to 70,000 words.
Students will complete a minimum of three practicum placements (125 days) in a variety of settings.
The
thesis is marked by two external examiners. Coursework is assessed using the
Monash University system of grades. Participation in seminars and practical
sessions is taken into consideration in the assessment process. Performance in
practicum placements are assessed as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory,
with supervisors providing detailed reports on students' progress.
Students should note that satisfactory performance in all three components is
necessary throughout the course and that progression is always contingent upon
satisfactory completion of previous requirements. In addition, an assessment of
personal suitability to undertake or continue work as a clinical psychologist
will be made prior to each practicum. Students who fail the meet the required
standards in the first year will be required to leave the program. Students may
seek admission or transfer to other programs of study.
The
Manager
Postgraduate Studies
School of Psychology, Psychiatry and
Psychological Medicine
Monash University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 9587
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/
This
higher degree prepares psychology graduates for careers in a broad range of
settings by providing advanced training in both research and the skills
required for practice in clinical neuropsychology, a field which applies an
understanding of the neural basis of cognition, behaviour and emotion to the
assessment and treatment of adults and children with neurological disorders.
Clinical neuropsychologists are employed in acute hospitals, rehabilitation
centres, aged care programs, psychiatric settings and paediatric facilities.
Private practitioners undertake a range of work, including medico-legal
assessments.
A feature of the DPsych is that its training in clinical neuropsychology is
extended through specialisation in a choice of areas. Students take `Advanced
clinical neuropsychology' in their third year, which enables them to gain more
specialised knowledge and experience in an area of their choice. Depending upon
student demand, options may include 'Rehabilitation', with its
focus on assessment and management in a rehabilitation context, `Child and
adolescent neuropsychology', with its focus upon assessment and management of
children and adolescents with neurological disorders, and `Forensic
psychology', with its focus on the assessment of individuals in the legal
system.
The program has been accredited by Australian Psychological Society for the
purpose of full membership of the society. In addition, it has been approved by
the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. In general, a further two years
of supervised relevant experience will be necessary for full membership of the
APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists and for registration as a specialist
clinical neuropsychologist. Students are also able to apply to the
Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria for registration as a psychologist
after completing the program.
The
Manager
Postgraduate Studies
School of Psychology, Psychiatry and
Psychological Medicine
Monash University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 9587
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/
This
higher degree prepares psychologists, using the scientist-practitioner model,
to conduct research in applied areas of psychology and to work as clinical
psychologists in the assessment and treatment of adults and children with
relatively severe emotional and/or behavioural disorders.
A feature of the DPsych is that its training in clinical psychology is extended
through specialisation in a choice of areas. Students take 'Advanced clinical
psychology' in their third year, which enables them to gain more specialised
expertise in an area of their choice. Depending on student demand, options may
include 'Child, adolescent and family psychology', with its focus on the
understanding, assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families,
'Forensic psychology', with its focus on the application of psychological
knowledge to the understanding, assessment and management of individuals in the
legal system, or 'Health/medical psychology', with its focus on the application
of psychological knowledge to the promotion and maintenance of health and the
prevention and treatment of illness.
The DPsych in Clinical Psychology has been accredited by the Australian
Psychological Society for the purpose of full membership of the society. In
addition, it has been approved by the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Students are also able to apply to the Victorian Psychologists Registration
Board for full registration as professional psychologists after completing the
program.
In general, a further two years of supervised relevant experience will be
necessary for full membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Completion of an option should satisfy the academic requirements for membership
of the APS Colleges of Forensic or Health Psychologists.
The
Manager
Postgraduate Studies
School of Psychology, Psychiatry and
Psychological Medicine
Monash University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 9587
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/
This
higher degree is offered at the Caulfield campus. It prepares psychology
graduates for academic/research and professional careers by providing advanced
training in both research and the skills required for practice in
organisational psychology.
It is intended that completion of the DPsych in Organisational Psychology will
qualify students for membership of the Australian Psychological Society and
registration as a psychologist in the State of Victoria; the program is
designed to satisfy the academic training requirements for membership of the
APS College of Organisational Psychologists and registration as an
organisational psychologist. In general, a further two years of supervised
relevant experience will be necessary for full membership of an APS college and
for registration as a specialist psychologist.
Manager
Postgraduate
Studies
School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological
Medicine
Monash University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 9587 or +61 3 9903 1482
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/
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