Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 84107 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 8 first or second class honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or Completion of a four-year AQF level 7 degree or an AQF level 8 postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, achieved at a level which is deemed by the Head of School to be at least equivalent to a second class honours degree; or Completion of at least an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline and, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
Core Subjects
PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment
PY5003:03 Adult Psychopathology
PY5006:03 Clinical Neuropsychology
PY5007:03 Health and Rehabilitation
PY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1
PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2
PY5013:03 Working with Clients
PY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points unless part of an approved course articulation process |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Candidates who achieve a Distinction average in all subjects, and who otherwise satisfy the requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology or Doctor of Psychology, may apply to transfer to either of those programs, and receive full advanced standing for subjects completed. |