GraduatePsychology
Master of Professional Psychology
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Professional Psychology at Deakin University is a fifth-year course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council that prepares students for supervised practice and the pathway to general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Through applied learning, students develop capabilities in ethical and culturally responsive psychological assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based interventions, and explore professional practice across the lifespan and with diverse populations. Graduates complete supervised practice toward registration and work as psychologists across clinical, organisational and community settings.
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit). Year 1: Practice and Ethics in Professional Psychology
- Psychological Assessment in Practice
- Psychological Interview and Intervention Strategies
- Professional Practicum A
- Psychological Practice Across the Lifespan
- Working with Diverse Populations
- Applied Methods for Professional Practice
- Professional Practicum B
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Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all the following criteria: completion of a four-year tertiary program with a psychology major from an APAC-accredited program, with a minimum Honours 2B average or equivalent, and eligibility for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. An international psychology qualification must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society
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