Master of Clinical Psychology
offered by Curtin University - Australia

Master of Clinical Psychology
at
Curtin University - Australia
Overview

Final qualification and clinical practice for your professional career in psychology

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centered and evidence informed outcomes
Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice
Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes including the ethical disclosure of professional information
Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills
Comply with APAC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field
Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders
Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities

More about this course

This master degree is the sixth and final year of your study. It provides specialist knowledge in clinical psychology – one of the nine areas of practice approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
Clinical psychologists assess psychological disorders in individuals, groups and families, and administer programs of treatment
This course raises your competency in this area, giving you advanced understanding of mental health and physical health, and the opportunity to put theory into practice across two clinical placements
You’ll examine complex psychological disorders in adults, children and youth, including their cause, assessment, diagnosis and treatment
You’ll also develop your professional skills in managing complex ethical and professional issues, working with the public and handling conflict situations

Psychological Assessment

Psychopathology

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychodynamic Therapy

Humanistic-Existential Therapy

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Adult and Geriatric Psychology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Practice

Multicultural Psychology

Substance Use and Addiction Psychology

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