Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

• General information
• Admission requirements
• Course outline
  • Core units
  • Electives
  • Practica and research thesis
• Eligibility for doctoral-level studies
• Length of course/workload required

General information

Course code: 3232 + Clayton + Contact: Associate Professor Neville King (telephone (03) 9905 2853)
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) degree provides an Australian Psychological Society (APS)-accredited fifth and sixth-year sequence in psychology and prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) 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 are 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.

Course outline

The program consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.

Core units

• EDF6510 Exceptionality: assessment and intervention
• EDF6511 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment
• EDF6512 Clinical behaviour therapy

PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING :

Electives

• EDF6501 Counselling: theory and practice
• EDF6503 Ethical, clinical and professional practice in counselling psychology
• EDF6504 Anxiety Disorders

Practica and research thesis

Students undertake a supervised practicum -- EDF6506 Clinical placement in psychology. The research thesis must be completed on a topic relevant to the discipline of educational and developmental 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 timetable for 2002 for unit availability via our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.

Eligibility for doctoral-level studies

To satisfy entry requirements for doctoral-level studies (ie EdD or PhD), applicants need to have completed research at either masters or honours level. Master of Psychology 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.

Length of course/workload required

The Master of Psychology 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. The expected number of study hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

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