Interviewing and Intervention (Clinical)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5046
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Course ID
207992
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Diana Dorstyn
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to develop students' skills in interviewing and counselling clients and conducting cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), through observing, discussing and practising techniques in class, using a model of evidence-based practice. On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in interviewing, counselling and CBT.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate competence in interviewing and counselling skills.
  • Demonstrate competence in conducting an initial interview with children and adults
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the essential components of a mental status examination
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and key skills in conducting risk assessments and motivational interviewing
  • Demonstrate knowledge of conducting a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy intervention

Availability

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Census date
Fri 30/01/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 23/01/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 13/02/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 27/02/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 1159
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Jan - 30 Jan Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
3 Feb - 4 Feb Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
9 Feb - 9 Feb Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
10 Feb - 10 Feb Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PSYCHOL7131 Interviewing & Intervention at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Psychology (Clinical)