James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

PY6402 - Clinical Psychology Masters Research Thesis Part 1 of 2

Subject Description

This is the second of three research subjects within the Masters of Psychology (Clinical) program, and is the first of the two-subject research thesis chain with PY6403. Across the subject chain, students will apply their knowledge and skills in synthesising and evaluating literature, and ethically collecting and analysing data, to execute a research project. Students will use this information to compose a research thesis that expertly interprets information and provides accurate conclusions to a complex theoretical or professional practice issue in clinical psychology.

Learning Outcomes

• systematically synthesise and critically evaluate evidence-based literature
• apply mastery knowledge of research principles, methods, and ethics to execute a substantial piece of research that addresses a complex theoretical or professional practice issue in clinical psychology, with independence
• expertly communicate research findings using advanced written, presentation, and oral communication skills

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Written > Thesis/dissertation
• Participation > Class participation - 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

Pass requirements: pass every assessment item as listed in in PY6403; participate in mini-conference. The thesis will be examined by at least two examiners, one of which is external to JCU. The thesis must incorporate a critical review of the literature, and may take many forms including: an empirical research project; an experimental single case design study; a systematic review; program or service evaluation.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY5001 PY5003 PY5006 PY5007 PY5011 PY5012 PY5013 PY6001 PY6002 PY6003 PY6010 PY6015 PY6201 PY6202 PY6203

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