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Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Course code: 3232 + Course abbreviation: MPsych(Ed&Dev) + Total credit points required: 96 + 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course provides an Australian Psychological Society (APS)-accredited fifth and sixth-year sequence in psychology and prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in schools, hospitals, clinics and private practices.

Entry requirements

Admission to the 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 are 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 structure

The program consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.

Coursework

Core units

EDF6510 Exceptionality: assessment and intervention
EDF6511 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment
EDF6512 Intervention across the lifespan

Electives

Select one of following units:

EDF6501 Counselling psychology: theories and practice
EDF6504 Anxiety disorders

Practica and research thesis

In the second year (full-time) or third and fourth years (part-time), students undertake a supervised fieldwork 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.

EDF6507 Clinical placement in psychology 1
EDF6508 Clinical placement in psychology 2
EDF6509 Clinical placement in psychology 3
EDF6535 Psychology thesis part 1
EDF6536 Psychology thesis part 2

This 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 current timetable for unit availability via the website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.

Eligibility for doctoral-level studies

To satisfy entry requirements for doctoral-level studies (ie EdD or PhD), applicants need to have completed research at either masters or honours level. Master of Psychology 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.

Contact details

Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or visit www.education.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Neville King

Work, learning and leadership studies

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