Advanced Child & Adult Intervention

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5048
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Course ID
207994
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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
Amanda Taylor
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This unit aims to develop students' knowledge and skills for professional practice and communication, and in evidence-based practice with adults, children and families, including culturally responsive practice with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and will have obtained knowledge of and practice in other evidence-based interventions for adults, children and families, as well as the ability to critically reflect on their learning and evaluate their own clinical psychology practice. Students will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate their practice in providing an evidence-based psychological intervention, including consulting research literature to ensure their practice is consistent with relevant research evidence.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge and clinical skills in the practice and application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Develop knowledge of considerations for psychological practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Demonstrate competence in selecting and conducting an empirically-based intervention for a common psychological disorder
  • Develop self-awareness of professional performance
  • Integrate interpersonal counselling skills into clinical practice.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55684
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of BUSI5163 Evidence-based Practice (Clinical)/PSYC5042 Psychopathology and Clinical Practice/PSYC5046 Interviewing and Intervention (Clinical)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PSYCHOL7136 Advanced Child & Adult Intervention at the University of Adelaide

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