Singapore University of Social Sciences

Master’s Seminars and Clinical Placement 1

Master’s Seminars and Clinical Placement 1 (PSY503)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences


Synopsis

This first practicum provides students the skills required to embark on their career as a clinical psychologist. The practicum comprises of masterclasses by industry leaders and a practicum placement at the University. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills learnt to provide psychological interventions and assessments to support clients who present to the University’s well-being clinic. Students will also further develop their clinical competencies and gain real-world experience to deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to clients across the lifespan.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY SPECIAL SEMESTER

Topics

  • The reflective practitioner
  • The scientist-practitioner model
  • Policies and procedures for professional practice
  • Professional standards in clinical, legal, and ethical practices
  • Psychological intervention planning, formulation and practice
  • Psychological intervention for children, adolescents and adults
  • Assessment planning, interpretation and integration
  • Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults
  • Case notes preparation
  • Report writing
  • Professional supervision framework and feedback
  • Role of supervisor and supervisee
  • Professional development and self-care

Learning Outcome

  • Evaluate the professional issues and ethical challenges of a psychologist
  • Appraise the importance of competency-based clinical practice
  • Discuss the different professional roles and activities of a psychologist in an organisation
  • Prepare case notes and case formulation
  • Design evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches
  • Improve knowledge and skills through reflective practice and professional supervision
  • Rate core-skills and competency as a psychologist
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