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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling in Psychology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

This professional programme may lead to registration as a clinical or a counselling psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology. Admission to the programme is by selection with up to 10 students being admitted annually.

The programme encompasses theoretical modules, practical training, professional development and supervision with exposure to working with individual children and adults, groups, families, couples and communities. A 25% research assignment must also be done.

Programme Structure

The programme focuses on the identification and treatment of psychopathology in children and adults, as well as on the development, implementation and assessment of preventative and remedial programmes. The theoretical component is presented in English and consists of different modules which cover the broad terrain of Clinical Psychology. The practical component of the programme requires you to be involved in the diagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of adults, children and families, and to undertake individual community projects. You must be involved continuously throughout the year (approximately 15 to 20 hours per week) with the Welgevallen Community Psychological Clinic, community clinics and within departmental community projects. An assignment, based on independent research under supervision, must also be completed.

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Community Counselling offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This programme satisfies the conditions and requirements of the Professional Board for Psychology for the professional training of clinical psychologists and is accredited as such with the Professional Board. In order to register as a clinical or psychologist the Professional Board for Psychology requires:

The successful completion of examinations and practical work;

• A full-time internship of 12 months accredited by the Professional Board;
• 12 months of community service; and
• The successful completion of the Professional Board's examination for psychologists.
• Registration with the Board as a clinical psychologist is determined by whether an accredited clinical internship has been completed. Details about internships and community service is available from the programme co-ordinator.

Programme Content

Compulsory Modules

Assignment (Clinical Psychology) 875(60)

Professional Development 875(30)

Psychological Assessment 875(50)

Psychological Interventions 875(40)

 

Assessment and Examination

A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass each module and the final oral examination. The final mark for the programme is based on the relative weights of the different modules as indicated by their respective credit values. In addition, the Professional Board for Psychology requires that, upon completion of the programme, your knowledge and skills be externally assessed and marks be moderated. Practical work is assessed continuously, and all practical work must be successfully completed as a prerequisite for obtaining the degree.