Course code: 3231 + Clayton (on-campus and off-campus learning) + Contact (Clayton): Dr Philip Greenway (telephone (03) 9905 2842) or Dr Terry Bowles (off-campus 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 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.
The above course outline 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 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.
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) off-campus mode, will be taken over four years part-time (eight semesters) and include compulsory one- week (35 hour) residential sessions for each of the four core units.
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.
The above course outline 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 2003 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 and the expected number of study hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
The Master of Psychology (Counselling) award also acts as an alternate exit to the Master in Counselling provided students have met all requirements for the degree.
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