Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) - University of Southern Queensland
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) - University of Southern Queensland
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) - University of Southern Queensland
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Consult the Handbook on the Web at http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current for any updates that may occur during the year.<strong>Doctor</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Psychology</strong> (<strong>Clinical</strong>) (DPCL) - DPsych (<strong>Clinical</strong>) (2012)●●●●●●●●●demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge base concerning evidence based practice <strong>of</strong> clinical psychologydemonstrate diagnostic interview skillsdemonstrate understanding and competence in the principles and practice <strong>of</strong> clinical assessment, diagnosisand case formulationdemonstrate high level skills in psychological testing and test data interpretationapply principles and practice <strong>of</strong> health interventiondemonstrate advanced level skills in individual and group clinical interventiondemonstrate doctoral level research skills in data analysis interpretation and presentation in a theoreticalframeworkinteract ethically with clients and other pr<strong>of</strong>essionalsdemonstrate high level clinical intervention skills within a range <strong>of</strong> community agencies.Admission requirementsApplicants for admission must be able to:●●●demonstrate that they have achieved a minimum <strong>of</strong> First Class Honours in an Australian <strong>Psychology</strong>Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited four-year honours program or equivalentprovide two satisfactory Referee Reports and a report to address the Selection Criteria indicating theapplicant's abilities to successfully undertake the pr<strong>of</strong>essional and research components <strong>of</strong> the programbe assessed in an interview with a panel <strong>of</strong> Departmental staff as having the interpersonal skills requiredfor pr<strong>of</strong>essional course work.Before commencing the program, students must have General Registration with Probationary Conditions orfull registration from the <strong>Psychology</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Australia.International ApplicationsInternational applicants must have met the <strong>University</strong>'s English language requirements or have completed the<strong>University</strong>'s ELICOS/EAP programs .How to applyDomestic studentsApplication for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ.International studentsThis program is <strong>of</strong>fered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australianor New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International forinformation about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.Program feesCommonwealth supported placeA Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost<strong>of</strong> your higher education and you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending onthe courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan calledHECS-HELP.Domestic full fee paying placeDomestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees varydepending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the CourseFee Finder.Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who resideoutside Australia pay full tuition fees.CRICOS: QLD 00244B | NSW 02225M© <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong>This version produced 23 Nov 2012.2
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