Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
The purpose of the qualification is to provide:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Limpopo
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Curative Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to provide
Knowledge, skills and applied competence in psychological assessment, intervention and research. And South Africa with responsibly qualified psychologists to meet the diverse psychosocial needs of the population.
Entry requirements and RPL
A B Psych degree or equivalent qualification is prerequisite
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
The Rules and Regulations of the University and/or those of the relevant professional board.
Exit level outcomes
Overall Learning outcomes
- The learner will be competent to
- Screen patients/clients generally, which requires interpretation of psychological functions (intellectual abilities)
- Identify symptoms and conditions for referral.
- Provide counselling and psychotherapy.
- Provide psycho-education and training.
- Provide psycho-social well-being.
- Conduct research and implement findings
- Consult.
- Implement policy and standards, mange projects and mange a basic practice.
Associated assessment criteria
- General screening of clients/patients, which requires interpretation of psychological functions, has been demonstrated.
- Skills to identify symptoms and conditions for referral have been demonstrated.
- The skills for proving comprehensive counselling and psychotherapy have been demonstrated.
- The skill to provide psycho-education and promote psycho-social will-being have been demonstrated.
- The skills to conduct research and implement findings have been demonstrated.
- The skills to implement policy and standards and manage projects have been demonstrated.
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION IS ACHIEVED
Continuous evaluation
Case studies
Presentations
Portfolios
Written, oral, open book and practical examinations
Simulation
Dissertation
Projects
Publication in refereed journal.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Progress to Doctor of Psychology
International comparability
The degree is internationally comprable
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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