The general aims of the program is to provide the postgraduate training necessary to prepare psychologists to competently manage a range of problems in Educational and Developmental or Clinical settings. Students will apply and be chosen for one of these streams. The program is oriented towards cognitive behavioural psychology and graduates are trained and expected to work according to the scientist practitioner model.
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 non-psychologists to implement intervention strategies for presenting problems. The ability to work within the context of an interdisciplinary team. Competence at oral presentation of psychological material at a public forum. An understanding of 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.