Course
code: 3231 + Clayton (on-campus and off-campus distributed learning) +
Contact (Clayton): Dr Philip Greenway (telephone (03) 9905 2842) or Dr Terry
Bowles (off-campus distributed learning) telephone (03) 9905 2825)
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree provides an Australian
Psychological Society (APS)-accredited fifth and sixth-year sequence in
psychology and prepares graduates to practise as counselling psychologists in a
range of settings including hospitals, community centres, schools, tertiary
institutions, private practices, industry, health-oriented facilities and other
similar places. For more detailed information regarding the role and employment
prospects of counselling psychologists, students should consult the College of
Counselling Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
Admission
to the Master of Psychology (Counselling) program requires four years of
approved study in psychology. Selection will be based on academic merit and
personal suitability. Intending applicants should ensure they possess such
qualifications. Referee reports may be required. The closing date for
applications is usually late in November and selection may include an
interview, usually held in the first two weeks of December.
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) (off-campus mode) will be taken over
four years part-time (eight semesters) and include the following one-week (35
hours) residential sessions:
The expected number of study hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
The program consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING :
Students
undertake a supervised practicum -- EDF6506 (Clinical placement in
psychology). The research thesis must be completed on a topic relevant to the
discipline of counselling psychology.
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
also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
Please check the timetable for 2002 for unit availability via our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30
September.
The off-campus program consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.
Students
undertake a supervised practicum -- EDF6506 (Clinical placement in
psychology). The research thesis will be supplemented with a distance education
offering and must be completed on a topic relevant to the discipline of
counselling psychology. Supervision will be by telephone, email and residential
workshops.
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
also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
Please check timetable for 2002 for unit availability via our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30
September.
To satisfy the entry requirements for doctoral-level studies (ie EdD or PhD), applicants need to have completed research at either masters or honours level. MPsych by coursework candidates who wish to proceed to a doctoral course must achieve a grade of distinction or higher for the research thesis and an average of distinction or higher in the coursework units for doctoral-level eligibility.
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within two years (four semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within four years (eight semesters). The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
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