James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

PY6401 - Clinical Psychology Masters Research Proposal

Subject Description

This is the first of three research subjects within the Masters of Psychology (Clinical) program. In this subject, students will explore human research integrity issues and research methods. Students will develop, with guidance from their research project supervisor, their Masters thesis research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

• apply mastery knowledge of research principles, methods, and ethics to plan a substantial piece of research that addresses a complex theoretical or professional practice issue in clinical psychology, mostly independently
• expertly communicate the proposed research using advanced written, presentation and oral communication skills
• differentiate human research integrity issues

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Ethics modules (Ethics Module 1 pre-census assessment - must pass hurdle) - Individual
• Written > Proposal - 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; participate in all scheduled workshops/seminars; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

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

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