Master of Professional Psychology

The Australian National University

The Master of Professional Psychology is an alternative pathway to your career as a professional psychologist, without needing an Honours degree. The two-year program includes coursework on psychological assessment, interventions and professional skills a group research project in the first year and practical placement experience in the second year. The Master of Professional Psychology is less research-intensive than Honours.Career opportunitiesGraduates from the degree will be required to complete a 1 year internship and pass the National Psychology Examination before they can apply for full registration as a psychologist.Fully registered Psychologists can work in private practice or diverse community, non-government and government settings.Learning OutcomesAdvanced knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of assessment and intervention relevant to professional psychology practiceAdvanced communication skills in oral and written formatsUnderstanding of, ability to apply and commitment to the ethical, legal, culturally competent and self-reflective professional practice of psychology

ANU College of Health and Medicine

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