Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2001: Subjects indexed by faculty
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Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Education)


General information

Course code: 2783 * Clayton campus * Course coordinator: Associate Professor Geoff Molloy (telephone (03) * 9905 * 2819 or (03) * 9905 * 2784 for initial inquiries)
The content of the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Education) has been accredited by the Australian Psychological Society as providing a fourth year of study in psychology. Completion of the course is a prima facie qualification for associate membership.

Special admission requirements

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree that includes an Australian Psychological Society-approved major sequence in psychology. Selection is based on academic merit.

Course outline

The postgraduate diploma aims to establish a foundation of knowledge in areas such as professional practice, human behaviour and theories of psychology. The emphasis is theoretical rather than practical. It provides advanced training in the design, execution and analysis of research with each student completing an empirical research project.
In order to develop the practical skills necessary to function as a psychologist, a period of supervised practice or further study in psychology (eg. the MPsych offered by the Faculty of Education) should be undertaken following completion of the postgraduate diploma.

Core subjects

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check the timetable for 2001 for subject availability via our website address at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.

Length of course/workload required

This course comprises one year full-time or two years part-time study taken on-campus. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48.

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