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La Trobe University
University Handbook 2008

Higher degrees by coursework

Master of Clinical Psychology (Coursework) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (SMCP)

Components of course Credit points (% in brackets)
Coursework 100 (40)
Practical placements 70 (30)
Research 70 (30)
First year Core units (120 credit points)
Teaching period Unit name Unit code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Behavioural and Cognitive–Behavioural Theory, Assessment and Practice PSY5CBT 10
TE-SEM-1 Context and Co-morbidity in Clinical Practice PSY5CCP 10
TE-SEM-1 Counselling Skills and Professional Issues PSY5CPI 10
TE-SEM-1 Psychological Assessment PSY5PAS 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Master’s Research A PSY5CRA 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Master’s Research B PSY5CRB 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Practicum A PSY5CPA 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Practicum B PSY5CPB 15
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Practicum C PSY5CPC 5
TE-SEM-2 Child and Adolescent Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Assessment and Treatment PSY5CAD 10
TE-SEM-2 Methods for the Scientist Practitioner PSY5MSP 10
TE-SEM-2 Psychopathology (Adult and Elderly) PSY5PAD 10
Second year Core units (120 credit points)
Teaching period Unit name Unit code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Clinical Assessment and Treatment PSY5CAT 10
TE-SEM-1 Clinical Psychology Case Analysis C PSY5CCC 5
TE-SEM-1 Couple and Family Assessment and Therapy PSY5CFT 10
TE-SEM-1 Clinical Treatment Literature PSY5CTL 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Master’s Research C PSY5CRC 20
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Master’s Research D PSY5CRD 20
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Practicum E PSY5CPE 40
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Case Analysis D PSY5CCD 5