Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Psychology at the University of Hong Kong offers a Doctor of Psychology in the field of Clinical Psychology. This program emphasizes a scientist-practitioner model of education, aiming to equip holders with the competence to function as specialist practitioners and leaders in the local clinical psychology field.

Program Structure and Syllabus

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology extends over a minimum of 24 months of full-time study or 36 months of part-time study. Students are expected to complete satisfactorily the required courses and a thesis. The courses cover theoretical and applied aspects of clinical psychology.

Required Courses (List A)

• PSYC6100 – Supervised reading in clinical specialty
• PSYC6010 – Conceptual and methodological issues in psychological research I
• PSYC6011 – Conceptual and methodological issues in psychological research II
• PSYC6101 – Thesis
• PSYC6102 – Clinical specialty training
• GRSC6101 – Responsible conduct of research
• GRSC6102 – Stream-based responsible conduct of research

Elective Courses (List B)

• PSYC8002 – Community and health psychology
• PSYC8001 – Clinical seminar II
• PSYC8007 – Applied developmental psychology
• PSYC6020 – Clinical seminar III
• PSYC6026 – Seminar in neuroscience
• PSYC6027 – Developmental neuroscience
• PSYC6028 – Neurobiological basis of psychological issues
• PSYC6025 – Postgraduate seminar in scientific writing for psychology
• PSYC7021 – Postgraduate seminar in cognitive psychology
• PSYC7022 – Postgraduate seminar in social psychology
• PSYC7023 – Postgraduate seminar in developmental psychology

Course Outlines

Each course has a detailed outline, including assessment methods:

• PSYC6100: Supervised reading in clinical specialty, assessed by 100% coursework.
• PSYC6010: Conceptual and methodological issues in psychological research I, assessed by 100% coursework.
• PSYC6011: Conceptual and methodological issues in psychological research II, assessed by 100% coursework, with a prerequisite of PSYC6010.
• PSYC6101: Thesis, assessed by 100% coursework.
• PSYC6102: Clinical specialty training, assessed by 100% practicum.
• GRSC6101: Responsible conduct of research, assessed by completion of web-based learning modules.
• GRSC6102: Stream-based responsible conduct of research, assessed on a pass/fail basis by coursework.

Teaching Staff

The program is taught by a team of experienced professors and lecturers, including:

• Chair Professor: Prof. Tatia Mei-chun LEE
• Associate Professor: Prof. Shirley X. LI
• Assistant Professors: Prof. Wai Sze CHAN, Prof. Frances Jingwen JIN, Prof. Charlene Lok-man LAM, Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM
• Research Assistant Professor: Dr. Amanda Kingsze CHEUNG
• Principal Lecturer: Dr. Diane Hai-yen HUANG
• Lecturer: Mr. Erich Kai See CHAN

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas in clinical psychology, including but not limited to:

• Clinical psychology and neuropsychology
• Cognitive psychology and cognitive science
• Educational and developmental psychology
• Neuroscience
• Social and health psychology

Clinical Supervisors Corner

This section provides resources and support for clinical supervisors, including tutorials on clinical supervision, clinical placement handbooks, and past supervisor development days.

Class Timetable

The class timetable for the program is available, outlining the schedule for various courses and activities.

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