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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.
Please consult the Course Outline for detailed timetable information.
Neil Thompson
Martin Dorahy
Please see 2017 course outline for assessment details.
Beck, Judith S; Cognitive behavior therapy : basics and beyond ; 2nd ed; Guilford Press, 2011.
Friedberg, R.D. & McClure, J.M; Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents: The Nuts and Bolts ; 2nd ed; Guilford Press, 2015.
Norcross, John C; Psychotherapy relationships that work : evidence-based responsiveness ; 2nd ed; Oxford University Press, 2011.
Seymour, Fred. et al; Psychology and the law in Aotearoa New Zealand ; 1st ed; NZ Psychological Society, 2011.
Waitoki, Waikaremoana W. et al; Professional practice of psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand ; 3rd ed;
Ledley, Deborah Roth. , Marx, Brian P., Heimberg, Richard G; Making cognitive-behavioral therapy work : clinical process for new practitioners ; 2nd ed; Guilford Press, 2010.
Padesky, C., & Greenberger, D; Clinician's guide to mind over mood ; Guilford Press, 1995.
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Domestic fee $1,926.00
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 .