Educational and developmental psychologists assist children and adults with learning and developmental issues by providing assessment, intervention and counselling services. The course aims to develop graduates with the therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. Students develop high professional standards in the administration and interpretation of a comprehensive range of psychological, educational and developmental tests and assessments, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based interventions with individuals and groups.
This program combines the coursework and practicum requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) degree with the thesis requirements of the PhD program. Graduates will develop as independent specialist professionals with a commitment to learning across the lifespan of the theoretical, research, assessment, and therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. Students begin by undertaking coursework units of the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) degree (at least one unit of which involves a research project), while also preparing their research proposal for the PhD. Continuation to the PhD program is granted if performance on all components meets the required academic standard. A wide variety of thesis topics related to educational and developmental psychology across the lifespan are possible, subject to available supervision. On completion of the course, students submit a PhD thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words.
Note: Off-campus is offered part-time every second year (the next intake is in semester 1, 2010) and only on a full fee paying basis.
Graduates provide counselling and support to people of all ages, across a diverse range of organisations including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, care facilities, and within business and corporate environments. The PhD qualification will also allow graduates to work as academics in tertiary settings.
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| Intakes | First semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Research Training Scheme (RTS) |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| Monash course code | 3736 | 3736 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Education | Faculty of Education |
| Contact | Telephone: +61 3 9905 2877; Research Degrees Office: +61 3 990 52821 or email researchdegrees@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au | Telephone: +61 3 9905 2877; Research Degrees Office: +61 3 990 52821 or email researchdegrees@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au |
Admission to candidature for the combined Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) and Doctor of Philosophy degree requires: a degree with first class honours (H1), which also qualifies as a four year APAC-approved degree with a major in psychology; or completion of the first year of the Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) with a HD average in two units (one of which must be the research project unit) and a minimum overall average of D; or an equivalent from an Australian or recognised overseas university, as determined by the Faculty of Education Board and APS; and demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist, determined by two satisfactory referee reports and, for shortlisted applicants, a satisfactory interview.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
This course is not available for second semester entry.
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