Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate handbook 2004: Units indexed by faculty
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Course code: 3231 + Clayton (on-campus and off-campus learning) + Contact: Dr Philip Greenway (on-campus mode, telephone (03) 9905 2842) + Dr Janette Simmonds (off-campus mode, telephone (03) 9905 2902) or (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)
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 APS-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 early 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.
And at least one of the following electives:
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.
Students enrolled in the off campus version of the units will be required to attend compulsory one-week (35 hour) residential sessions for each of the four core units.
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. Check the current timetable for unit availability via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/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.
Students may choose to exit the course with a Master in Counselling, provided they have met all the requirements for the degree.
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