Aims of the Course

	The Master of Clinical Psychology program seeks to train and develop students who are passionate about the well-being of people whose lives have been challenged by various forms of psychological and behavioural disorders.                                                                                                       This program endeavours to develop competent clinical psychologists in Malaysia, equipped with holistic psychological knowledge, innovative skills and professional attitude, able to serve a diverse population in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of a wide range of psychological disorders, at both the individual and systemic levels.

The Master of Clinical Psychology calls for students who are determined to master the science and art of clinical diagnosis and treatment through rigorous research and practice, in a manner that is effective and responsive to individual and societal needs.

Furthermore, this program plans to instill within these clinical psychologists a lifelong commitment to rigorous scientific enquiry through continuous clinical research and practice, where they become the next tier of contributors to the development of clinical psychologists in Malaysia.

entry requirements

Because of the rigorous nature of the Clinical Psychology program, typically not more than 15 students are enrolled per intake. Therefore, entry to the program is very competitive and requires the following criteria:

I)    Applicants must have graduated with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, with at least a Second Class Honors (Lower division), and at least a GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), or its equivalent (e.g., a Graduate Diploma in Psychology), from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution;

AND

II)    In addition to their academic qualifications, short-listed applicants must successfully pass an interview (either face-to-face or via teleconferencing) with members of the Selection Committee. The following qualities will be evaluated during the interview:-

•  A high standard of written and oral communication skills (English language)
• Ability and willingness to sustain high workloads
• Capacity to relate to a wide range of people from different age, gender, ethnic-racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and vocational backgrounds
• Experience in clinically-related field is an advantage, but not mandatory

The interview serves as the most important entry requirement in determining the goodness-of-fit between the applicants and this program. Applicants with strong academic qualification may still be rejected if they fail in the interview session.

intakes

One intake per year, commencing in January 
 
course duration

The entire program can be completed in 6 semesters, over a period of 2 years.

program requirement

The 2-year full-time program consists of the following component:

• Coursework (including assignments and exams)
• Practical training
• Research project

In addition, students must pass a series of clinical competency evaluation tasks within the course duration, in order to successfully graduate from the program.
 
compulsary units:

Year 1
  
Semester 1

• Clinical Interview & Basic Intervention Skills
• Personality & Psychotherapy
• Child Development, Health, & Dysfunctions
• Social Cultural Context of Psychology
• Diagnostic Testing I
• Group Process I

Semester 2

• Adult Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• Clinical Research & Development Skills
• Internal Practicum I
• Group Process II

Semester 3

• Diagnostic Testing II
• Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Therapy
• Family Systems Theory & Therapy
• Internal Practicum II
• Group Process III

Year 2

Semester 4

• Professional Issues: Ethics, Conduct & Law
• Clinical Research Project I
• External Practicum I
• Professionalism Seminar I
   

Semester 5

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Clinical Research Project II
• External Practicum II
• Professionalization Seminar II

Semester 6

• Psychopharmacology & Substance Abuse
• Clinical Research Project III
• External Practicum III
• Professionalization Seminar III

training facility

        

All clinical psychology trainees will undergo supervised practical training at the Center for Psychological and Counseling Services (CPCS), operated under the Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, HELP University College. Located within walking distance from the Department of Psychology, CPCS provides the following services for both internal and external clients:

• Psychological assessment
• Psychotherapy / Counseling (individual, couple, family and group)
• Psychoeducation
• Dramatherapy
• Employee Assistance Program

There are 11 assessment/therapy rooms, including a child therapy room, family therapy room, and a multipurpose room for dramatherapy or group therapy. All rooms are fully equipped with audio-visual recording system for training and supervision purposes.

important dates & datelines

Event	Deadlines
Application All application documents must reach the Department of Psychology	September 3, 2012
Notification of Interview Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview with the Selection Committee	To be informed
Notification of Admission Successful applicants will be notified of admission into the program. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis	To be informed

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