Clinical Psychology University of Namibia

Overview

The MA Clinical Psychology programme is offered University of Namibia

The academic purposes of the Clinical Psychology programme from University of Namibia are to:

• Initiate the student to study in the area of applied psychology, to consolidate and deepen what has been learned previously;
• Equip qualifying students with the necessary professional skills and attitudes based on scientific knowledge to function efficiently, effectively and independently within the field of applied psychology;
• Establish a base for participating in research through the acquisition of the necessary elementary research skills and tools and to provide a foundation for further learning; and to
• Stimulate an interest in academic study in the field of Applied Psychology and to ensure a constant supply of wellequipped professionals for both the private and public sectors, who are both critical thinkers and socially aware.

Professional:

• The programme prepares selected students for possible statutory registration as clinical psychologist with the Social Work and Psychology Council of Namibia, of the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA), provided the students meet the registration requirements of the HPCNA.