James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

PY6221 - Advanced Practicum A

Available to students admitted to the Doctor of Psychology program.

Subject Description

This subject is the first of two for the practical placement for the clinical strand for the Doctor of Psychology course. The placement provides students the opportunity to refine and develop their skills in association with a skilled field supervisor. The subject also includes attendance at clinic and professional seminars.

Learning Outcomes

• exposure to different approaches to problems, therapy and work environments to aid professional development and adaptability to future work situations
• work in a variety of practical settings to develop applied clinical skills and work practices and become familiar with with professional networks within which psychologists are required to operate

Subject Assessment

• Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical placement performance 1 - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: pass every assessment item.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY6102 and PY6107

Availabilities