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La Trobe University
University Handbook 2010

Coursework programs

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Coursework) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (SDPCP)

Components of course Credit points (% in brackets)
Coursework 110 (30)
Practical placements 110 (30)
Research 140 (40)
First year core subjects (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Behavioural and Cognitive–Behavioural Theory, Assessment and Practice PSY5CBT 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 Doctoral Research A PSY6CDA 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Research B PSY6CDB 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 Context and Co-Morbidity in Clinical Practice PSY5CCP 10
TE-SEM-2 Child and Adolescent Disorders 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
TE-SEM-2 Clinical Assessment and Treatment PSY5CAT 10
TE-SEM-2 Clinical Treatment Literature PSY5CTL 10
Second year core subjects (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Clinical Psychology Case Analysis A PSY5CAA 10
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Research C PSY6CDC 20
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Research D PSY6CDD 20
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Practicum E PSY5CPE 40
TE-SEM-2 Clinical Psychology Case Analysis B PSY5CAB 10
TE-SEM-2 Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Major Disorders PSY5CAT 10
TE-SEM-2 Clinical Assessment and Treatment Literature PSY5CTL 10
Third year core subjects (120 credit points)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Advanced Professional Practice PSY6APP 10
TE-SEM-1 Clinical Psychology Internship A PSY6CIA 20
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Research E PSY6CDE 35
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Research F PSY6CDF 35
TE-SEM-2 Clinical Psychology Internship B PSY6CIB 20