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.