The Scientist-Practitioner Model (PSYC4121)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
PY421, PY450 or PY459
Restricted
BPsySc, BSc(Hons) in Psychology, BArts(Hons) in Psychology
Assessment methods
On-line quiz, tutorial attednance, written assignment and final exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Theresa Scott (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Theresa Scott
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduction to the scientist-practitioner model and its requisite skills, including clinical interviewing, functional analysis, assessment and evaluation skills, and single case experimental designs. An important component of the course is critiquing the merits and shortcomings of the scientist-practitioner model.
