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Graduate Diploma IN Professional Psychology
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Professional Psychology |
Abbreviation: | GradDipProfPsych |
UOW Course Code: | 1535 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Study Area Discipline / My University Key Words: | Psychology |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
The primary aim of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Psychology is to prepare candidates for a final year of supervised internship in the field of psychological practice prior to registration.
The course provides one year of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology that:
- forms the foundation for professional practice, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of an APAC-accredited (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) four-year undergraduate course;
- takes an evidence-based approach based on the scientist-practitioner model;
- is broad and generalist in nature; and
- matches the core professional attributes and capabilities as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards.
The program is taught via a combination of e-learning, face-to-face discussions and skills training workshops, supervision, and external service industry placements.
Students are required to demonstrate a Credit pass in the theory components of the course, and a professionally acceptable level of competency in the practical course components.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Theory of Applied Psychological Practice | Autumn | 8 | |
Advanced Ethics and Workplace Professional Practices A&B | Annual | 8 | |
Applied Psychological Interventions A&B | Annual | 16 | |
Applied Psychological Assessment and Evaluation A&B | Annual | 8 | |
External Placements and Reflective Practice | Spring | 8 |
Professional Recognition / Accreditation
This program is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as meeting the requirements for the first year of registration as a Provisional Psychologist with the Psychologists Board of Australia.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
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