The
Department of Psychological Medicine offers this course which is normally
undertaken part-time over two years after the completion of the two-year
graduate diploma course.
The aim of the course is to offer observational and theoretical studies in
which psychoanalytic perceptions will be integrated to foster understanding of
individuals, groups and organisations, and to promote research and scholarship
in these areas.
The course covers a broad range of psychoanalytic concepts and theories. It
combines observational and experiential approaches with open and critical
examination of the theoretical concepts of psychoanalysis. Research and
academic studies will be related as much as possible to the experience of human
interactions, infant development and to work experience in various settings.
This approach aims at the development of understanding of intrapsychic
processes and their effects, but does not provide a qualification for
clinical work. It can, however, precede, supplement or follow recognised
training programs in psychoanalysis or psychotherapy, which the course
participants may choose to take.
A candidate must hold a degree in medicine, psychology, social work,
occupational therapy, speech therapy or nursing or a degree relevant to
psychoanalysis, or qualifications from an approved tertiary institution, deemed
equivalent. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of two years of
practice in the field of professional activity related to their graduate field
and have continuing opportunity for such work in a setting that can be used for
observation to be reported and discussed as a part of coursework. Completion of
the Graduate Diploma in Psychoanalytic Studies is also required.
The seminars are an extension of the work done in the graduate diploma, and they comprise advanced theoretical studies, research seminars and workshops, as well as study of the applied topics.
A minor thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words is presented by the end of the final year of the course, on any topic related to psychoanalysis, according to guidelines offered by the course. The thesis may be presented as a research project including a critical literature review, as an infant observation project linked to relevant theoretical discussion and review of literature, or as an in-depth group and organisational studies case linked to relevant theoretical discussion and review of the literature. Other types of projects might be considered. Individual supervision is provided for the thesis.
Assessment is focused on field observational work, seminar work and class participation. Assessment is continuous and is based on the student's involvement in the process of observing, learning and interacting within the course group. It is closely linked with a student's self-evaluation and the evaluation by the group of the group and of the teaching process. Students receive group and individual feedback on their progress during the year. This, in conjunction with satisfactory completion of the assignments required during the course and of the minor thesis, will provide a basis for the final assessment of the progress.
Inquiries
should be directed to Ms Sandy Kaplan, Department of Psychological Medicine,
Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168. Telephone
(03) 9594 1478 or email sandy.kaplan@med.monash.edu.au
* NOT OFFERED IN 2001.
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