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The course objetive is to provide the opportunity for students to apply the science and practice of clinical psychology in the context of practicum placements. The focus for the year 2 practicum is on students gaining further experience with psychological assessment, and gaining some experience with psychological intervention/therapy, with students being given the opportunity to observe and participate in intervention/therapy. Students will participate in two 12-week practicum placements in the community of two days per week in Terms 2-4. Students are also expected to complete a practicum at the Clinical Training and Research Centre (Department of Psychology), comprising one day per week in Term 1 and the completion of one intervention/therapy case during Terms 2-4.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
Eileen Britt
Please refer to the Clinical Handbook for detailed assessment information.
Beck, J.S; Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond ; 2nd Ed; Guilford Press, 2011.
Evans, Ian M. , Rucklidge, Julia J., O'Driscoll, Michael P; Professional practice of psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand ; New Zealand Psychological Society, 2007.
Friedberg, Robert D. , McClure, Jessica M; Clinical practice of cognitive therapy with children and adolescents : the nuts and bolts ; Guilford Press, 2002.
Norcross, J.C; Psychotherapy relationships that work: Evidence-based responsiveness ; Oxford University Press, 2011.
Seymour, F., Blackwell, S., 7 Thorburn, J; Psychology and the law in Aotearoa New Zealand ; NZ Psychological Society, 2011.
Nichols, M.P., & Schwartz, R.C; The essentials of family therapy ; 4th Ed; Allyn & Bacon, 2009.
Padesky, Christine A. , Greenberger, Dennis; Clinician's guide to Mind over mood ; Guilford Press, 1995.
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Domestic fee $1,695.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Psychology .