James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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PY6107 - Doctoral Practicum
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | PY6001 and PY6002 and PY6003 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Available to students enrolled in DPsych (Clinical Geropsychology).
Subject Description
- This subject forms the practical placement for the Doctor of Psychology course. The placement provides students with the opportunity to refine and develop their skills in association with a skilled field supervisor. It 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 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: achieve satisfactory grade for placement and portfolio.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PY6221 PY6222
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements) |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements) |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: |
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