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1 Postgraduate Coursework Information Evening Programs in Postgraduate Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Psychology (Health) Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors)

2 Master of Psychology - Aims To provide graduates with the tertiary-level education required to be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist, subsequent endorsement as a Clinical, Health, or Organisational Psychologist and eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society s (APS) Colleges of Clinical, Health, or Organisational Psychologists. To provide thorough theoretical and clinical skills preparation in core areas to meet formal requirements for entry to the profession of psychology (as determined by its accrediting bodies). University of Adelaide 2

3 Doing a course or joining a profession? On enrolment, trainees must apply for and be granted AHPRA Registration as Provisional Psychologists, thus joining the profession of psychology. Cost: $431 AHPRA requires trainees to maintain this provisional registration, renewing it annually, throughout their involvement in the program. In 2 years (FTE) trainees make the transition from students to fully registered Psychologists Subsequently, after completing a 2-year supervised Registrar program they may become endorsed Clinical, Health or Organisational psychologists, potentially eligible for APS College membership. University of Adelaide 3

4 Doing a course or joining a profession? What is a profession? An occupation that regulates itself through systematic, required training and collegial discipline; that has a base in technical, specialised knowledge; and that has a service rather than a profit orientation enshrined in its code of ethics (Starr, 1984). Registered professionals have more rights and more responsibilities than employees do, therefore their training is more rigorous. University of Adelaide 4

5 Doing a course or joining a profession? Registration and professional transition explain some of the differences between this and other degrees.. nationally-accredited and specified curriculum heavy workload compulsory attendance requirements supervised placements student code of conduct training in professional practice and ethics, police check mandatory notification training University of Adelaide 5

6 Program Components All Masters Coursework (44%) in 7 courses Placements: at least 1000 hours of unpaid supervised practice (31%) in 3 or more settings Master s Research Project (25%) or relevant PhD Thesis These components meet APAC and College accreditation criteria Masters graduates gain registration to practise ( general registration ) and eligibility for the basic Medicare rebate (if in private practice) Following graduation, if they complete the required hours of work, supervision and CPD, they can become eligible for endorsement in specialist areas with the PBA and for APS college membership University of Adelaide 6

7 When would I start? How about holidays? The full-time program commences in mid-january of the first year of study, with two intensive summer courses. We try to stagger assignment deadlines, but the first semester of the first year is particularly busy because of students need to complete all prerequisite topics before commencing their placements. The program is very demanding, and some coursework, practical placement and research requirements are undertaken outside the Semesters, during periods regarded as vacations for undergraduate students. Students cannot expect to take more than 4 weeks of leave per year, and the timing of this must be negotiated, depending on placements and research commitments. University of Adelaide 7

8 What are the attendance requirements? Full-time students must be available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (and part-time students for the half-time equivalent). Students must arrange any other commitments to fit in with scheduled courses, research and placements and travel to placement venues. Thus, opportunities for paid work are limited. All curriculum material is essential to the student s preparation for professional practice and the Psychological Board of Australia regards course attendance as part of the legal requirement for 2 years supervised practice leading to registration as a psychologist. Therefore, class attendance is compulsory. University of Adelaide 8

9 FAQS: How do you select students for the program? We receive a large number of excellent applications. Places are limited by placement options. Selection is therefore based on: Academic results - primarily Honours Grade: interview offers are made in academic grade order Referee reports Structured face-to-face interview This assesses applicants knowledge of, suitability for, and commitment to, the training program and a subsequent career as a clinical psychologist. It can include role-plays, ethical dilemmas and hypothetical professional scenarios. University of Adelaide 9

10 Can I get credit for my previous work/ study/ research? APAC, AHPRA and APS colleges emphasize the value of concurrent study, research and practice, for professional training. Accordingly they permitted very little credit for previous experience or learning. - Some credit for similar Masters coursework, none for research, limited for placements. For more information, see the APAC and APS College guidelines. - APAC - APS colleges also on APAC website University of Adelaide 10

11 The Application Process Applications need to be submitted through SATAC ( No late applications will be accepted. Once you have completed your application through SATAC you will then be directed to our Faculty webpage to complete further information regarding referees, work experience and other comments. This year the Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Association (HoDSPA) will be administering the referee process. Applicants will need to pay a $20 fee to use the system and the link to the HoDSPA site will be provided in the online application, once you have completed your SATAC application. Once you have provided your referee details to HoDSPA, the referees will need to submit their reports to them and they will then be sent on to the School. The deadline for referee reports is the 30th October, 2016, without these we cannot accept your application. If you are currently enrolled at the University of Adelaide as an international student you will need to complete the Change of Program application at as well as the application on the School s website. University of Adelaide 11

12 English Language Requirement All students must be provisionally registered before commencing a Masters program therefore we need to ensure that applicants meet the Psychology Board of Australia s English language standards. This means that if you did not complete at least 2 years of your secondary education in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA, you need to provide IELTS results with your application. The standard required is IELTS academic level 7 in all components. For more information see the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Standard for English language skills (July ). Standards/English-language-skills.aspx University of Adelaide 12

13 Applications for the PhD/Master Programs Students applying for: PhD/MPsych (Clinical) PhD/MPsych (Health) PhD/MPsych (O&HF) Must apply for the Masters Program via SATAC and complete the application form on the School s website and also apply concurrently to the Adelaide Graduate Centre and complete the Admission & Scholarship Application: University of Adelaide 13

14 Access To Masters Programs for Indigenous Students Process requirements for access to Honours in Psychology for Indigenous students at the University of Adelaide Completion of the standard Masters application form from our online tracking database. On this form the student must indicate that they are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Staff in the School of Psychology at Adelaide University will assess the academic record to determine the eligibility based on academic merit (upper 2A or above). Confirmation of Aboriginality (This can usually be confirmed through Wilto Yerlo). If from another University it can be confirmed through the Indigenous unit or the individual may have a confirmation of Aboriginality form or need to get one. Students will be notified of the outcome in December of each year. No late applications will be accepted. Once offered an interview, Masters applicants are all assessed equally, independent of Honours grade or Indigenous status University of Adelaide 14

15 Frequently Asked Questions University of Adelaide 15

16 Can I have my interview by Skype or phone? Or at a different time or place? Non-verbal communication skills are assessed, so all South Australian residents must attend a face-to-face interview on-campus if offered one. Overseas and interstate residents will be offered a choice of face-to-face or Skype interviews. Unless your circumstances are exceptional, you will only be offered an interview within the scheduled interview period. University of Adelaide 16

17 How are Masters places allocated? Does experience count? Students are scored on their interview, and places are offered in that order. As mentioned already, once offered an interview, Masters applicants are all assessed equally, independent of Honours grade or indigenous status. Experience is not scored but relevant experience may contribute to better interview performances University of Adelaide 17

18 When do you make offers? We start offering interviews once applications have closed and we have access to our Honours grades. If anyone cancels their interview, we will offer it to the next person on the list so please keep checking your phone and ! We offer places during the interview week (first round) and then keep offering places that are rejected again, please keep in touch with us. And don t book an overseas trip November-January unless you are willing to refuse an interview or a Masters place. You cannot defer a 2016 place to University of Adelaide 18

19 Additional Information for Masters It is very important that the School of Psychology receive your Honours or Postgraduate Diploma result by the end of October because without these results you cannot be considered for an interview for the 2016 intake. You may wish to check in advance with your University (if it is not the University of Adelaide) and ensure that your fourthyear result is provided to us by the end of October Similarly it is essential that the School of Psychology receives both of your Referee Reports by 30 October, University of Adelaide 19

20 Interview Dates MPsych (Clinical) Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th & Thursday 26th November MPsych (Health) Monday 23rd-Wednesday 25th November MPsych (O&HF) Monday 23rd & Wednesday 25th November University of Adelaide 20

21 Postgraduate Coursework Information Evening Master of Psychology - Clinical

22 Master of Psychology (Clinical) Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and mental illness. They are located in private practice, hospitals, universities, general medical practices, community health centres and mental health services. Clinical psychologists work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Depending on the workplace, clinicians may focus on assessment and report-writing, or treatment, but all clinical psychology roles require the ability to conduct valid assessments conduct (or refer for) evidence-based treatments write concise and meaningful reports University of Adelaide 22

23 Employment Pathways and Career Outlooks Graduates are employed by: SA Department of Health (hospitals, health centres, mental health services) Department for Communities & Social Inclusion (child and youth welfare) Drug & Alcohol Services of SA Commonwealth agencies e.g. Centrelink, Defence Medicare Locals & General practices city & country Private practitioners University of Adelaide 23

24 Program Structure (Full-time) First year - Summer Evidence-based Practice Interviewing and Intervention First year - Semester 1 Psychological Assessment Abnormal Psychology Clinical Neuropsychology and Disability First year - Semester 2 Health Psychology Advanced Child and Adult Intervention Placement I Second year Placements II and III Research Project in Clinical Psychology I and II University of Adelaide 24

25 How do I find out about the program and the profession? The Preliminary Handbook The School and University websites University Mental Health Librarian Maureen Bell has a very useful website. The Australian Psychological Society (APS), APAC, and the Psychological Board of Australia PBA and AHPRA Websites. University of Adelaide 25

26 How do I find out about the program and the profession? Reading introductory professional texts, and journals such as Consulting and Clinical Psychology, or Australian Psychologist. Contact with children, diverse adults and older adults is a useful preparation for clinical placements this can be formal volunteer work (e.g. Lifeline, Australian Refugee Association, etc.) or informal (e.g. coaching children s sport, tutoring, family & community activities, etc.) and Youtube? A comedy USA (PhD) depiction of the downside. Treat sceptically. Google So you want to be a clinical psychologist University of Adelaide 26

27 Postgraduate Coursework Information Evening Master of Psychology - Health

28 Careers in Health Psychology Health psychology is endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia as a specialist domain of psychological practice. University of Adelaide 28

29 What is health psychology? Health psychologists are specialists in health behaviour change Health psychology investigates the links between psychology, social factors and physical health in order to improve health and prevent illness Health psychologists practise in two main areas: Health Promotion and Clinical Health Psychology University of Adelaide 29

30 What is health psychology? Health promotion This field aims to promote positive health behaviours and reduce harmful health behaviour Health psychologists work with other health professionals and advise them on attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that contribute to ill health, and how they might be changed Design and evaluate public health educational programs University of Adelaide 30

31 What is health psychology? Clinical Health Psychology Develop and implement behaviour change interventions and self-management programs Help people cope with diagnosis and medical treatment of acute health problems and obtain medical care Assist people to cope with terminal illness, including the impact of loss, bereavement, death and dying University of Adelaide 31

32 What is health psychology? Health psychologists are specialists at applying the biopsychosocial approach to health care delivery Health psychologists are increasingly recognised by government and HCPs for their important role in: promoting health preventing illness coping with acute illness and injury self-management of chronic illness & disability University of Adelaide 32

33 Health psychology and other areas Health psychologists are specialists at applying the biopsychosocial approach to health care delivery Health psychologists are increasingly recognised by government and HCPs for their important role in: promoting health preventing illness coping with acute illness and injury self-management of chronic illness & disability University of Adelaide 33

34 Health psychology and other areas Health promotion Access to services Healthy work practices Community Reducing absenteeism Organisational Health Neuropsych Rehabilitation Counselling Clinical Stress management Improving coping strategies CBT Eating Disorders Addiction Depression Anxiety/phobias University of Adelaide 34

35 Health Psychology Hospitals Community health centres Rehabilitation Pain management clinics Eating disorder clinics Addiction services Private practice Health promotion departments Research Universities Child, adolescent and family health centres GP clinics Grief support services Trauma support services Illness specific support services Local council / government Corporate Health Providers University of Adelaide 35

36 College of Health Psychologists The College has an active Section in SA and there are a number of enthusiastic students on the Committee. Continuing Professional Development via local and national training resources including a biennial conference. University of Adelaide 36

37 Masters of Psychology (Health) Commenced in 2008 (one of several in Australia but first in SA) Five FTE places per year competitive 2 year FTE, or 4 years part-time Successful applicants have demonstrated interest in health and health care PhD/Masters of Psychology (Health) offered since University of Adelaide 37

38 Master of Psychology (Health) The Program is sponsored solely by the School of Psychology. The Discipline of Public Health is responsible for teaching two courses; the other 5 are largely shared with the Clinical program. Professor Helen Winefield co-ordinates the placements, and Professor Anna Chur-Hansen co-ordinates the Research Projects component. University of Adelaide 38

39 Program Structure (Full time) First year Evidence-based Practice Interviewing and Intervention Psychological Assessment Abnormal Psychology Introduction to Epidemiology Health Policy and Public Health Interventions Health Psychology Placement I Second year Placements II and III Research Project in Health Psychology I and II University of Adelaide 39

40 Placements Offered in various locations and settings, including: CTAD Unihealth clinic Dept. Correctional Services Private practice Migrant Health Service Royal Adelaide Hospital Cancer Council of SA Drug and Alcohol Services SA Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service Disability Services University of Adelaide 40

41 Career Profile Kellie Hodder MPsych (Health) Graduate - Private practice specialising in the treatment of eating disorders and body image. - running a day group for eating disorder patients at a private hospital, working in a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychiatrists, dieticians doctors and other psychologists. - one day a week as a private clinician at headspace: another chance to work within a team as well as giving me variety in my working week University of Adelaide 41

42 Career Profile Tiffany Brooks (2014 graduate) - Her MPsych (Health) thesis on pelvic pain won APS award - Began work with Max Solutions providing short-term interventions with Centrelink clients seeking work or return to work - Now in private practice specialising in chronic pain and health conditions; continuing involvement in Pelvic Pain Foundation and also working towards endorsement in Health Psychology. University of Adelaide 42

43 Testimonial Miriam Henke I had been working as a professional coach for a number of years before hearing about the Health Masters course and knew right then it was for me! I'd always had more of an interest in health psychology than clinical and I find the mind-body connection fascinating. Having completed the degree over 3 years, finding the course material relevant and engaging, and getting to research into my area of interest, I know I chose the right professional path for me. I have integrated my private psychology practice into my business and I provide a range of coaching and psychology services, both for private clients and within the corporate environment. I also run workshops and teach courses as well, which allows me to pass on my knowledge and experience to others. I highly recommend this course for anyone with an interest in health - it truly gives you great career options and the practical experience to hit the ground running. University of Adelaide 43

44 Testimonial Kiara Willis My area of interest is in refugee mental health. Within the Master of Psychology (Health) program I was given the opportunity to undertake two placements in this area, one at DASSA (health promotion) and the other at the Migrant Health Service. Within these I was able to work to effectively engage individuals from CALD backgrounds to mental health services and gain experience working with both psychological and health problems of refugee and asylum seekers newly arrived to Australia. Along with the migrant experience comes severe chronic pain and chronic illness due predominantly to stress, poor diet and manual labour. I feel that studying to become a health psychologist has been extremely beneficial in preparing me to work with this complex group of individuals and engage in work I am passionate about. University of Adelaide 44

45 Postgraduate Coursework Information Evening Master of Psychology Organisational & Human Factors

46 Organisational Psychology is the science of people at work Organisational psychologists specialise in understanding organisations and how people work in them, individually and in groups. They also specialise in devising strategies to recruit, motivate, develop and change to improve performance and job satisfaction. University of Adelaide 46

47 Program Structure (Full time) First year Evidence-based Practice Professional Practice Psychological Assessment Human Resource Management Organisational Behaviour and Management Contemporary Organisational Psychology Human Factors Placement I Second year Placements II and III Research Project in Organisational Psychology I and II University of Adelaide 47

48 Aims of the Course To provide thorough theoretical and practical skills preparation in core areas to meet formal requirements for entry to the profession of psychology (as determined by its accrediting bodies). Combines comprehensive training in management and human resource issues, with a critical and problem solving perspective on the means for optimising the design of work systems. The combination of organisational psychology and human factors is a distinctive feature of this program that results in increased career options for graduates. University of Adelaide 48

49 Scholarships and Industry Links Defence Science Technology Organisation (DSTO) scholarships are available for the second year Each scholarship is worth $40,000 for the year and it involves completing one second year placement and a research project developed at DSTO and supervised by a DSTO staff member DSTO research topics are announced each year and interested students can apply for them. Where more than one student applies for the same topic, they will be interviewed by DSTO staff who will decide on the student who will be offered the research topic. University of Adelaide 49

50 Employment Pathways and Career Outlooks Careers for Organisational Psychologists: Managerial Recruitment Consultant Human Resource Management Organisational Development Systems development Research Teaching University of Adelaide 50

51 Activities of Organisational Psychologists Organisational Development Selection and Testing Training, Development and evaluation of outcomes Performance Management & Appraisal Career Development Quality of Work Life and work live balance Work Attitudes and Values Work Stress & Burnout Teamwork in Organisations Organisational Culture Human Factors/Ergonomics Action research in Organisational settings University of Adelaide 51

52 Career Profile Holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with 1st Class Honours in Psychology and a Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors). Stephen is also a registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He won the position of National Manager for a national consultancy in Sydney soon after graduating with his Masters Degree GM, GeneSys Australia. Stephen Kohl Masters of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors) University of Adelaide 52

53 Career Profile Graduated with her Honours in Psychology in 2004, Hayley returned to study and graduated with a Masters of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors) from the University of Adelaide in Consultant PKF Organisational Development (OD) Runs her own company (Lokan Consulting). Member of the Course Advisory Committee. Hayley Lokan Masters of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors) University of Adelaide 53

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