Master of Science in Applied Psychology
This course provides education and training in the professional practice of psychology. It is the fifth-year component of 5-year pathway to registration as a psychologist with the Mauritius Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
What you'll learn
- Apply psychology knowledge, principles and practice to achieve client-centred and evidence-informed outcomes
- Generate effective solutions through critical analysis, reflective practice and professional reasoning
- Critically appraise information and apply it to contemporary psychology theory and practice
- Communicate effectively and appropriately to ensure positive and effective therapeutic and inter-professional relationships; use relevant documentation and reporting processes including the ethical disclosure of professional information
- Evaluate and apply appropriate technologies to contemporary psychology practice
- Develop and apply life-long learning skills to achieve professional competence; engage in research to further develop personal and professional knowledge and skills
- Comply with AHPC standards and practices through integration of local and global perspectives relevant to the field
- Practice psychology in a culturally responsive and inclusive manner, incorporating perspectives of multiple stake-holders
- Work in a professional and collaborative manner to meet ethical and legal responsibilities