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The scientist-practitioner model: What is the role of the fourth year in psychology?
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Geffen, Gina M. |
| Copyright Year | 1993 |
| Description | Journal: Australian Psychologist This paper addresses the controversy that has arisen over the appropriateness of trying to train students to become practising psychologists within 4 years of non‐specialised tertiary study. Pressures external to the discipline of psychology have forced a reconsideration of training and credentials for professional psychologists. Pressures include market forces and a large and sudden increase in the number of psychology courses available in Australian universities. This paper briefly describes the scientist‐practitioner model and the current routes to becoming a professional psychologist. In particular the role of the 4th year in professional training is examined by comparing the honours degree with a 4‐year pass degree/diploma. The educational resources and professional implications of attempting to train practising psychologists solely within 4 years are described. Finally, it is argued that in order to fulfil the requirements of the scientist‐practitioner model, a significant research experience in either an applied or basic field should be retained and that to achieve a professional qualification within 4 years would require the present degree structure to change from non‐specialist to specialist. |
| Related Links | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00050069308258863 |
| Ending Page | 38 |
| Page Count | 4 |
| Starting Page | 35 |
| ISSN | 00050067 |
| e-ISSN | 17429544 |
| DOI | 10.1080/00050069308258863 |
| Journal | Australian Psychologist |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 28 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 1993-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Australian Psychologist Education Research Psychologists Practitioner Model |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Arts and Humanities Psychology |
