The Doctor of Psychology is a three-year full time coursework degree. Students will apply and be chosen for one of these streams. The program is oriented towards cognitive behavioural psychology and graduates are educated in, and expected to work according to the scientist practitioner model. In addition to the Coursework and Casework requirements of the Master of Psychology program, this professional doctorate involves increased periods of practicum placement and a doctoral research project that contributes in a significant and unique way to existing knowledge in an applied area.
Graduates are eligible for registration as a psychologist in the State of Victoria.
The ability to conduct appropriate assessments of individuals and environments for the purposes of program development. The ability to develop, conduct and evaluate a program to train others to implement intervention strategies for presenting problems. The ability to work as a leader of an interdisciplinary team. Advanced skill at oral presentation of psychological material at a public forum. An understanding of, and adherence to, the standards for the ethical practice of Psychology An understanding of the legislative requirements for the delivery of psychological services in the State of Victoria.