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Units indexed by faculty Master of Psychology (Counselling)Course code: 3231 + Course abbreviation: MPsych(Couns) + Total credit points required: 96 + 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course 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. Entry requirementsAdmission 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. Course structureThe program consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis. CourseworkCore units
ElectivesSelect one of following units: * Students normally complete only one of the units EDF6512 and EDF6517, but those with existing knowledge and skills in counselling may apply to the course coordinator to replace EDF6501 (Counselling psychology: theories and practice) with EDF6517 (Counselling and psychotherapy interventions), in which case they will complete both EDF6512 and EDF6517. Practica and research thesisIn the second year (full-time) or third and fourth years (part-time), students undertake supervised practica and complete a research thesis on a topic relevant to the discipline of counselling psychology. Prior to commencing their placement, local students must obtain probationary registration with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria. Interstate students must ensure they meet the registration requirements of the Registration Board in their State or Territory prior to commencing their supervised practica.
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 at the Clayton campus. NoteThis course outline is indicative of the program students will follow, but is subject to change. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Check the current timetable for unit availability via the website at www.education.monash.edu.au/current/timetables after 30 September. Eligibility for doctoral-level studiesTo satisfy the entry requirements for doctoral-level studies (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. Exit pointStudents may choose to exit the course with a Master in Counselling award, provided they have met all the requirements for the degree. Contact detailsInquiries: telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or visit www.education.monash.edu.au. Course coordinatorsDr Philip Greenway (on-campus mode), Dr Janette Simmonds (off-campus mode) Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |