The Training of South African Psychologists: Summary of Findings of the PASA Council Committee for Training

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During 1985 the Psychological Association of South Africa (PASA) created a Council Committee for Training to investigate various aspects of the training of professional psychologists in South Africa. A summary of the Committee's report is presented here. The investigation included a questionnaire survey of relevant university departments and intern training institutions to establish current training practices and problems. Recommendations include the establishment of a non-binding system of exchange of specialists between training institutions, revision of the internship requirements for several registration categories, the establishment of directed Master's programmes in Research Psychology, and the approval of part-time internships. Most of the recommendations are presently being implemented or investigated further.

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