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Child Psychologist Courses

Child Psychologists are clinical psychologists who provide treatment, therapy, and counselling to children, teens, and adolescents. They help the child (as well as parents and caregivers) navigate trauma, abuse, divorce, bereavement, bullying, isolation, disabilities, terminal illness, mental health diagnosis, and developmental issues.

As a Child Psychologist you could be conducting an initial assessment of a new client, teaching a teenager who is experiencing anxiety how to navigate daily life at school, listening to a child describe how they are feeling about the death of their grandmother, having a follow-up session with the parent of a young child with autism, attending a conference for health professionals, or just scheduling some self-care into your busy calendar.

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Popular Child Psychologist Courses

There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Child Psychologist.

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Child and Family)
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Child Psychologists earn?

The average salary for Child Psychologists in Australia is $107,432 per annum. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

What are the job opportunities for Child Psychologists?

There are approximately 1,200 specialist psychologists working in Australia right now, some of these are Child Psychologists. They are employed by schools, hospitals, community health organisations, NGOs, and government organisations. Many Child Psychologists work independently through their own private practice.

How do I become a Child Psychologist?

To become a Child Psychologist you must complete a Bachelor’s degree in psychology approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Examples include: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science, and Bachelor of Science (Psychology). Choose child protection, human development, attachment disorders, trauma, and family counselling electives.

The next step is to become a fully registered Clinical Psychologist. This involves completing a Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), undertaking a one-year internship, and then passing the National Psychology Exam.

Finally, you’ll need post-graduate studies to specialise in Child Psychology. Suitable qualifications include the Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Child, Youth & Family Therapy) or Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Here are some potential career pathways within psychology. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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