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Department of Psychology

MASTER OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME TEMPLATE

Clinical Psychology Modules – NQF Level 9

Clinical Psychology Modules – NQF Level 9

Module Title NQF Level Credits Compulsory/Optional CESM Category
Ethics and Legislation in Clinical Psychology 9 15 Compulsory 180201
Neuro-Psychopathology 9 15 Compulsory 180601, 180603, 180201
Psychological Assessment in Clinical Psychology 9 15 Compulsory 181701
Indigenous Psychology 9 15 Compulsory 180101
Professional Practice 9 15 Compulsory 180203
Mini Dissertation 9 90 Compulsory 180201
Total Credits 180
Clinical Psychology Modules

Clinical Psychology Modules

Subject Code & Credits Module Name Module Description
Credits: 15 Ethics and Legislation in Clinical Psychology Produces competent, ethical practitioners to meet South Africa’s psychological service needs, focusing on quality care across health levels in the Zululand region.
Credits: 15 Indigenous Psychology Promotes competencies in studying native human behavior and psychology designed for South African populations.
Credits: 15 Neuro-psychopathology Equips students with skills to gather biological, social, and psychological data for DSM V diagnosis; includes advanced neuropsychology knowledge and experiential learning.
Credits: 15 Professional Practice Prepares students to deliver psychological services in diverse settings, focusing on prevention, treatment, and mental health promotion under the Health Professions Act.
Credits: 15 Psychological Assessments in Clinical Psychology Focuses on psycho-diagnostic assessments using interviews and psychological tests for children, adolescents, and adults.
Credits: 15 Psychological Interventions in Clinical Psychology Covers concepts, principles, and processes of psychological intervention theories and their application.
Credits: 90 Mini Dissertation in Clinical Psychology Develops research orientation and skills in scientific methods, ethical research, scholarly writing, and supervised research in the chosen field.