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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.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
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, Andrew C. , Stritzke, Werner G. K; Clinical psychology for trainees : foundations of science-informed practice ; Second edition; Cambridge University Press, 2015 (https://libcat.canterbury.ac.nz/Record/2125566).
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, Fred et al; Psychology and the law in Aotearoa New Zealand ; 2nd edition; New Zealand Psychological Society, 2018.
Shea, Shawn C; Psychiatric interviewing : the art of understanding ; Third edition; Elsevier, 2017.
Domestic fee $1,775.00
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 18
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .