Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

Society should consult the course coordinator to learn the
additional course requirements. Similarly, any student who
wishes to practise as a psychologist in another country should
consult the professional regulatory bodies in that country to learn
of the necessary requirements.
The Doctor of Psychology will culminate in the completion of a
thesis that makes a contribution to knowledge in a specialist area
of study.
The normal course details for the three major areas of
specialisation are as follows:
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Clinical Forensic Psychology Area of Specialisation
SPAADH
Students are required to have a total of 360 credit points to
complete the Clinical Forensic specialisation.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY5108 Professional Issues in Psychology 25
PSY5111 Psychological Assessment 12.5
PSY5219 Clinical Psychology 1 12.5
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY5124 Research Preparation 25
PSY5272 Clinical Psychology 2 12.5
PSY5273 Clinical Psychology 3 12.5
YEAR ONE - FULL YEAR
PSY5320 Clinical Practicum 1 20
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
PSY6221 Research Project 1 10
PSY6186 Practicum 2 17.5
PSY6304 Health Psychology 12.5
PSY6305 Family Psychology 12.5
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
PSY6286 DPsych Research Project 5 and 6 30
PSY7205 Psychology and Law 2 12.5
PSY7206 Final Forensic Placement 20
Community Psychology Area of Specialisation
SPAADI
Students are required to have a total of 360 credit points to
complete the Community specialisation.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY5108 Professional Issues in Psychology 25
PSY5111 Psychological Assessment 12.5
PSY5162 Applied Psychology 1: Principles of
Community Psychology
12.5
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY5124 Research Preparation 25
PSY5163 Applied Psychology 2: Community Skills 12.5
PSY5166 Practice Issues 1: Community Psychology 12.5
YEAR ONE - FULL YEAR
PSY5186 Practicum 1 20
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
PSY6221 Research Project 1 10
PSY6186 Practicum 2 17.5
PSY6304 Health Psychology 12.5
PSY6266 Practice Issues 2: Community Psychology 12.5
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
PSY6222 Research Project 2 25
PSY6187 Practicum 3 17.5
PSY6262 Applied Psychology 3: Psychology and Social 12.5
Diversity
PSY6293 Practice Issues 3: Community Psychology 12.5
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
PSY6185 DPsych Research Project 3 and 4 25
PSY7199 New Directions: Contemporary Perspectives in 12.5
Community Psychology
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
PSY6286 DPsych Research Project 5 and 6 30
PSY7188 Contemporary Issues in Community
Psychology
12.5
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
PSY6222 Research Project 2 25
PSY6187 Practicum 3 17.5
PSY6306 Rehabilitation and Management of Specific 12.5
Populations
PSY6312 Psycholegal Assessments 12.5
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
PSY6185 DPsych Research Project 3 and 4 25
PSY7104 Forensic Practicum 20
PSY7203 Psychology and Law 1 12.5
YEAR THREE - FULL YEAR
PSY7186 Practicum 4 and 5 40
Clinical Psychology Area of Specialisation
SPAADJ
Students are required to have a total of 360 credit points to
complete the Clinical specialisation.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
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