3736 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy
Faculty of Education
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (3736) is a 4 years full-time, 0-credit-point, doctoral degree course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 0
- Duration
- 4 years full time
- 8 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course combines the coursework and placement requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course with the thesis requirements of the PhD course, with research undertaken in one of the areas listed below.
Enrolment will be probationary with full admission to the course granted in the last three months of the second year of full-time study, or equivalent for part-time study, if performance on all components, including research confirmation proceedings, is satisfactory.
The course develops graduates as independent specialist professionals with a commitment to lifelong learning of the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. It develops the ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology. Within the context of sound ethical principles, competencies across the lifespan will be developed through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, research and practicum placements across a variety of settings under the supervision of experienced specialist practitioners.
In undertaking the PhD research thesis, students will develop as scientist-practitioners, carrying out reviews and scientific investigations which make original and substantive contributions relevant to educational and developmental psychology.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate Attributes.
- 2
think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology
- 3
administer and interpret a wide range of psychological, educational and developmental tests and assessments
- 4
plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions with individuals, groups and systemically
- 5
effectively consult and collaborate across a diverse range of organisational contexts including educational, health and welfare, care facilities, business and corporate
- 6
conduct psychological practice ethically according to the requirements of the profession6
- 7
demonstrate high level skills in mandatory competencies associated with a specialist educational and developmental psychology practitioner7
- 8
reflect on their own personal functioning within a therapeutic relationship
- 9
demonstrate knowledge of appropriate research methodologies for the study of human behaviour and of psychological practice9
- 10
perform appropriately designed research studies of aspects of human behaviour and of psychological practice
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Professional accreditation
Australia
Graduates qualify for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). From 30 June 2019, applicants for general registration who have completed an APAC-accredited master's, doctorate or combined master's/PhD will be required to sit the National Psychology examination.
Notes for students
This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit. In the clinical setting, students have an opportunity to develop their practice under supervision.
Clinical expensesStudents are responsible for all uniform, equipment, travel, accommodation and any other expenses incurred during clinical placement and will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.
Mandatory checks and security clearancesUpon commencing the course and before commencing their placement, students must submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and a satisfactory Victorian government Working with Children Check.
Other information
This course combines the coursework and placement requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course with the thesis requirements of the PhD course, with research undertaken in one of the areas listed below.
Enrolment will be probationary with full admission to the course granted in the last three months of the second year of full-time study, or equivalent for part-time study, if performance on all components, including research confirmation proceedings, is satisfactory.
The course develops graduates as independent specialist professionals with a commitment to lifelong learning of the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. It develops the ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology. Within the context of sound ethical principles, competencies across the lifespan will be developed through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, research and practicum placements across a variety of settings under the supervision of experienced specialist practitioners.
In undertaking the PhD research thesis, students will develop as scientist-practitioners, carrying out reviews and scientific investigations which make original and substantive contributions relevant to educational and developmental psychology.
Common questions
How long is Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy?
4 years full time, 0 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 0 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.