PY6107 - Doctoral Practicum

Available to students enrolled in DPsych (Clinical Geropsychology).

This subject forms the practical placement for the Doctor of Psychology course. The placement provides students with the opportunity to refine and develop their skills in association with a skilled field supervisor. It also includes attendance at clinic and professional seminars.

Learning Outcomes

• exposure to different approaches to problems, therapy and work environments to aid professional development and adaptability to future work situations;
• work in a variety of practical settings to develop applied clinical skills and work practices and become familiar with professional networks within which psychologists are required to operate.

Subject Assessment

• Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical placement performance 1 - (%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve satisfactory grade for placement and portfolio.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.