Course code: 3231 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Course coordinator: Dr Janette Simmonds (telephone +61 3 9905 2902) (telephone +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Full-fees apply per course: $29,200 in 2004 (Australian residents); $37,200 for 2005 (international students)
The course prepares graduates to practise as counselling psychologists in a range of settings including hospitals, community centres, schools, tertiary institutions, private practices, industry and other health-oriented facilities. For more detailed information regarding the role and employment prospects of counselling psychologists, consult the College of Counselling Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
Admission to the course 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.
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 at the Clayton campus.
The course 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.
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 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/current/timetables/ after 30 September.
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.
Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
Candidates who wish to proceed to doctoral-level studies (PhD or EdD) must meet the entry requirements by having completed research at honours or masters 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.
For more detailed information, contact the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, telephone +61 3 9905 2688, or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at http://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, Australia, by 22 October 2004.
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