Available in 2024
Course code

PSYC6511

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Evidence-based and scientific methods are the cornerstone of professional practice. In this course, with the guidance of one or more research supervisors, you will be given the opportunity to undertake a research project as designed in PSYC6505, which has the potential to make an original contribution to knowledge in clinical psychology. Teaching is by individual supervision. Students are advised to read the Clinical Program Research Manual for a description of the course requirements.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024
  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Develop specific aims and (where relevant) hypotheses capable of being addressed through research. (Competencies 3.16, 3.17)

2. Design methods capable of addressing the research aims and hypotheses, including methods of statistical analysis. (Competencies 3.16, 3.17)

3. Negotiate access to potential research participants. (Competencies 3.16, 3.17)

4. Write a clear and succinct research progress report. (Competencies 3.16, 3.17)

5. Present a research progress report to an audience in a manner suited to the audience's understanding. (Competencies 3.16, 3.17)


Content

  1. Refining specific research questions and/or hypotheses.
  2. Designing research methods, including methods of statistical analysis.
  3. Negotiating access to potential research participants.
  4. Writing a research progress report.
  5. Oral presentation on research progress.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology [40187]


Assumed knowledge

It is assumed that students will have passed courses in statistics and research methodology, and will have completed a research project, as part of a four-year program in Psychology which has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.


Assessment items

Demonstrated competency: Students must demonstrate competency in all listed assessments

Project: Supervisor Agreement Form
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Presentation: Research Progress Reportl, including presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Individual Supervision-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Approximately 2 hours per week but contact over the semester will be by mutual agreement with the Supervisor/s.

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Individual Supervision-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Approximately 2 hours per week but contact over the semester will be by mutual agreement with the Supervisor/s.

Course outline