Monash University: University Handbooks: Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004: Units indexed by faculty
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Course code: 3231 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Dr Janette Simmonds (telephone (03) 9905 2902 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Full-fees apply per course: $27,000 in 2003 (Australian residents); $35,000 for 2004 (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) in off-campus mode is taken over four years part-time (eight semesters) and includes compulsory one-week (35 hour) residential sessions for each of the four core units. The off-campus program consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.
In the second year (full-time) or third and fourth years (part-time) students undertake a supervised practicum and complete a research thesis on a topic relevant to the discipline of counselling psychology. Prior to commencing their placement, students must obtain probationary registration with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.
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.
Further information
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 http://www.education.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 24 October 2003.
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