Course code: 3231 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Dr Terry Bowles (telephone (03) 9905 2825 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Full fees apply per course: $25,200 in 2002 (Australian residents); $32,600 for 2003 (international students)
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree 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 final 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) will include compulsory one-week (35 hours) residential schools for each of the four core units.
This 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 off-campus
learning 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 the timetable for 2003 for unit availability via our website at
www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.
The entrance requirements for doctoral-level studies (ie EdD or PhD) are for applicants 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.
Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) by off-campus learning is a part-time course normally taken over four years (eight semesters). The expected number of study hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton campus.
For more detailed information, contact the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, telephone (03) 9905 2688 or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 25 October 2002.
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