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The course objective is to provide the opportunity for students to apply the science and practice of clinical psychology. Students will develop their understanding of the ‘art of interviewing’ in a manner that is client centred, evidence-based, safe, ethical, and culturally safe. Upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is emphasised. The powhiri process is used as a framework to underpin assessment processes and assist in the development of bicultural confidence and competence. The practicum component provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills by undertaking assessment interviews, psychometric assessment, observation of treatment, and report writing.
This course is limited to students selected into the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsyc).
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Enrolled students are advised to consult the course outline on AKO|LEARN for detailed timetable information.
Neil Thompson and Caitlin Aberhart
Ann Huggett , Nadine Pow , Sarah Christofferson , Neil Thompson and Rikki Thompson
Enrolled students are advised to consult the course outline on AKO|LEARN for detailed assessment information.
Sattler, Jerome M; Foundations of behavioral, social and clinical assessment of children ; Sixth edition; Jerome M. Sattler, Publisher, Inc., 2014.
Waitoki, Waikaremoana et al; Professional practice of psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand ; 3rd edition; The New Zealand Psychological Society, Te Ropu Matai Hinengaro o Aotearoa, 2016.
Page, A. C., Stritzke, W. G. K., & McEvoy, P. M; Clinical psychology for trainees : foundations of science-informed practice ; Third edition; Cambridge University Press, 2022.
Sattler, Jerome M; Resource guide to accompany Foundations of Behavioral, Social and Clinical Assessment of Children ; 6th Ed; Jerome M. Sattler, Publisher, Inc, 2014.
Seymour, F., Blackwell, S., Tamatea, A., & New Zealand Psychological Society; Psychology and the law in Aotearoa New Zealand ; Fourth edition; New Zealand Psychological Society, 2022.
Shea, Shawn C; Psychiatric interviewing : the art of understanding ; Third edition; Elsevier, 2017.
These Textbooks are required, you need to have access to them, but you do not have to own them.
Domestic fee $1,882.00
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.
Maximum enrolment is 28
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .