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S88 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology

This course provides psychologists who already hold a Masters in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with the knowledge and skills necessary to function as psychologists within legal settings. The course encompasses coursework units, along with a practicum unit and is intended to be undertaken on a part time basis, although full-time enrolment is also available.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A Master of Psychology in Clinical or Counselling Psychology is normally required for admission into the Graduate Certificate of Forensic Psychology.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology consists of 77.5 credit points (4 units).
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY7210 Psychology and Law 1 12.5 
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY6320 Psycholegal Assessments 12.5 
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
PSY7186 Practicum 4 and 5 40 
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
PSY7205 Psychology and Law 2 12.5 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009