Clinical placement in psychology II
Associate Professor N J King and Dr A P Greenway
12 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisites: GED1829
* Quota: 20
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, 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.
Synopsis Students will be required to carry out a minimum of 120 hours client contact during placement in the general fields of psychological assessment and intervention within a variety of clinical situations under the direct supervision of a psychologist, and a similar number of hours in non-contact activities within the placement setting. The practicum is designed to develop a range of professional skills and to acquaint students with issues of professional ethics and practice in psychology. Students will be required to spend up to four days per week during the November - October period on placement. Total days on placement must be at least 120 over the two placements. In addition to field placement, students will be required to attend fortnightly meetings with their university supervisors.
Assessment Four written case reports (1500-3000 words): 60%
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Evaluations: 40%
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