Course variations

Course summary

This programme provides advanced training in clinical psychology. Students receive advanced supervised practice aimed at improving specialist skills that build on prior generic professional training. They also receive advanced instruction via specialised coursework components and build their generic knowledge base. Additionally, students complete a substantive research dissertation. The doctorate provides academic and practical postgraduate training for professional practice at a level sufficient to meet the criteria for registration as a practicing psychologist in Singapore and Australia. The program is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It encompasses three main components: academic coursework supervised Practice and research thesis. The career of a professional clinical psychologist is potentially an enriching and rewarding one with many opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Clinical psychologists are also involved in training development, human resource management, consultancy and research.

Program modules

The course subjects are as follows: Psychological Assessment in Professional Practice, Adult Psychopathology, Working with Clients, Health and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology in Clinical Practice, Methods of Intervention 1, Methods of Intervention 2, Practicum 1, Evaluation and Research, Practicum 2, Research Thesis A, Child and Family Therapy, Practicum 3, Doctoral thesis B (part 1 of 2),Doctoral thesis B (part 2 of 2), Psychosocial Elements of Ageing, Advanced Practicum A, Doctoral Thesis C, Advanced Practicum B, Doctoral thesis D (part 1 of 2),Doctoral thesis D (part 2 of 2).

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

James Cook University Singapore