Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	84107
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8)
Owner	Academy
College	Healthcare Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology may be awarded to students exiting a Master of Psychology (Clinical) or the Doctor of Psychology (Clincal Psychology) prior to completing the requirements of that course, provided they meet the award requirements outlined below.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Not applicable - the course is an exit qualification only

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology, graduates will be able to:

Adapt and apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in a range of clinical contexts, including tropical, Indigenous, and rural and remote
Review, critically analyse, and synthesise theories, evidence-based practice and ethical considerations to plan and design safe and effective assessment and interventions for client groups of varying age, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status
Communicate effectively in the transfer of knowledge and skills with a variety of audiences
Reflect critically on the practice of one’s self, with responsibility and accountability to plan ongoing professional learning.

Course Structure

Select 24 credit points from List 1

List 1

:03 Professional Practice

:03 Evidence-based Practice

:03 Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan

:03 Assessment in Psychology

:03 Biopsychosocial and Cultural Models in Health

:09 Clinical Psychology Placement A

:03 Clinical Psychology Masters Research Proposal

PY5006:03 Clinical Neuropsychology

PY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

Location

Course available at	Notes
JCU Singapore	Exit Only
JCU Townsville	Exit Only

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students who have been granted advanced standing for previous tertiary study towards the Master of Psychology (Clinical) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) in accordfance with the Credit Transfer Procedure
Maximum allowed	6 credit points unless part of an approved course articulation process
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Nil

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Approved abbreviation	GDipClinPsych
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Nil
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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