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| The School of Psychology continues to be an Australian leader in clinical psychology training. It first offered systematic training in clinical psychology in 1949, a Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 1964, a combined MPsych/PhD program in 1983, and a Doctor of Psychology* (Clinical) in 2006. Over half a century of experience combined with a strong commitment to ongoing program evaluation and innovation makes it well placed to provide you with a quality degree. The experience over the years has given it a strong, streamlined course as well as working relationships with a wealth of clinical psychologists who work with students in clinical and research supervision.
One of the key features of the training is the Robin Winkler Clinic. The Clinic is staffed by a full-time receptionist and adult and child clients are treated in a series of individual and group therapy rooms; each with one-way mirrors and video facilities that enable superior supervision during your clinical work and easy recording of clinical work conducted for research purposes. Supervision is coordinated through regular clinic meetings and is provided by a team of experienced clinical psychologists from our school and from psychologists in the community with specialist expertise. Supervision is conducted in pairs of junior and senior students. This enables peer support in an adult learning environment and provides an opportunity for learning from more experienced students. Finally, it allows us to start to train our advanced students in the skills of supervision - a skill that we believe is important to start training during postgraduate study as many of our alumni fulfill supervisory roles early in their careers. Together, this practical hands-on training ensures that our sought-after graduates are well equipped with the clinical skills that their employers desire. The Clinical Psychology program also provides opportunities for placements in urban and rural settings. These opportunities complement the skills learned at the Robin Winkler Clinic and enable students to gain additional experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable opportunities. These developments demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that students have access to the best placements possible so that the knowledge and skills acquired in classes can be consolidated in practical settings. | The School of Psychology offers three postgraduate courses in clinical psychology. The Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree is a two year full-time or four year part-time course that equips graduates with the skills and knowledge relevant to work as a clinical psychologist. The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) degree is a three year full-time course that offers an extension of the clinical and research training offered in the MPsych (Clinical) for people wishing to work as clinical psychologists. The MPsych/PhD is a full-time course of study that involves concurrently completing the MPsych coursework and a PhD research program over a four-year period. It is intended for students who not only wish to acquire the skills to practice as a clinical psychologist, but also wish to make an “original and substantial contribution to knowledge” concerning clinical psychology through their doctoral research. The handbook provides a comprehensive description of the programs. Our programs are based on a scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology. Consequently, the program can be conceptualised as having three interrelated components: (i) An academic component which aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical and empirical base. (ii) A clinical component which focuses on teaching students practical skills and techniques. (iii) A research component which aims to train students to critically read and carry out research projects so that these skills can be translated into their future work. The research is of an internationally competitive quality and it is common for students to submit their research for publication. Application forms for the program become available in July and applications close at the end of October. Applicants are encouraged to apply for scholarships where appropriate.
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