Course code: 0158B
Contact: Associate Professor Neville King (course coordinator)
The MPsych(Child and Educational) prepares graduates to practise as educational and child psychologists in schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices. For more details regarding the role and employment prospects of educational and child psychologists, students should consult the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
The MPsych(Child and Educational) consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and research thesis.
The coursework entails (a) the two subjects:
Students undertake a supervised practicum, GED1830 (Clinical placement in psychology).
The research thesis complies with the regulations for the MPsych as laid down in the regulations section of this handbook but must be completed on a topic relevant to the discipline of child and educational psychology. Students should consult with the course coordinator regarding their choice of topic for the thesis.
This course consists of two years full-time study. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is forty-eight.
Application forms are available from the enquiry office, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone 9905 2899 or 9905 2784). The closing date for applications is usually late in November and selection for the MPsych(Counselling) and MPsych(Child and Educational) may include an interview, usually held in the first two weeks of December.
Details of all subjects, including reading lists, follow the course information in this handbook. Not all subjects are offered each year and students should consult the timetable or the course adviser.
Information booklets and applications may be obtained from the inquiry office, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone 9905 2899 or 9905 2784). Applicants are not required to contact the course coordinator.