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Overview

Supervised taught practicum work providing training in assessment and intervention for associate psychologists in mental health and addiction settings.

About this paper

Paper title Psychology Assistant Practicum
Subject Psychology
EFTS 0.5000
Points 60 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (16 February 2026 - 27 November 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,882.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MAOR 102, PSYC 203
Restriction
PSYC 501
Limited to
PGDipPAI
Recommended Preparation
PACI 101
Notes
Entry into Psychology 400-level normally requires a major in Psychology, a B+ average or higher in Psychology 300-level papers, and a pass in PSYC 311 Quantitative Methods. Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence. We highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 203 or equivalent.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper are limited and it requires departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.

Overview

Supervised taught practicum work providing training in assessment and intervention for associate psychologists in mental health and addiction settings.

About this paper

Paper title Psychology Assistant Practicum
Subject Psychology
EFTS 0.5000
Points 60 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (15 February 2027 - 26 November 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MAOR 102, PSYC 203
Restriction
PSYC 501
Limited to
PGDipPAI
Recommended Preparation
PACI 101, PSYC 332
Notes
Entry into Psychology 400-level normally requires a major in Psychology, a B+ average or higher in Psychology 300-level papers, and a pass in PSYC 311 Quantitative Methods. Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence. We highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 203 or equivalent.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper are limited, and it requires departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.
Contact

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Richard Linscott

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Richard Linscott

Administrator: Kally Barton

Textbooks

Not required.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Practicum.

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