The MPsych(Child and Educational) consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and research thesis.
Coursework
The coursework entails (a) the two subjects:
* GED1827 Advanced psychological assessment
* GED1828 Clinical studies in exceptionality
plus (b) one or both of the following subjects:
* GED1825 Clinical behaviour therapy
* GED1831 Psychopathology
If only one of the subjects listed in (b) is taken, then the fourth subject must be taken from:
* GED1802 Cultural psychology
* GED1805 Cognitive psychology, learning and teaching
* GED1808 Adolescent development and its educational implications
* GED0809 Technological skills in research
* GED1809 Advanced studies in learning disabilities
* GED1807 Anxiety disorders
* GED1813 Behavioural problems in children
* GED1815 Intellectual disability
* GED1823 Families and parenting
* GED1833 Health psychology and biopsychosocial research
* GED1835 Computers and human learning
Details of all of these subjects are to be found under the Master of Educational Studies heading in this handbook.
Practica and research thesis
Students undertake two supervised practica, GED1829 and GED1830 (Clinical placements in psychology 1 and 2), details of which are available under the Master of Educational Studies heading in this section of the handbook and from the course coordinator (Associate Professor N King, phone 905 2853).
The research thesis complies with the regulations for the MPsych as laid down in the regulations section of this handbook but must be completed on a topic relevant to the discipline of child and educational psychology. Students should consult with the course coordinator regarding their choice of topic for the thesis.
Application for entry
Application forms are available from the Faculty of Education, School of Graduate Studies, Clayton campus, phone 905 2819. The closing date for applications is usually late in November and selection for the MPsych (Counselling) and MPsych (Child and Educational) may include an interview, usually held in the first two weeks of December. Selection criteria include academic performance plus personal suitability. Referees' reports may be required.
Inquiries regarding the specific programs in counselling psychology and educational psychology should be addressed to the course coordinators listed above.