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 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course combines the coursework and placement requirements of the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology with the thesis requirements of the PhD. It is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology.
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 aims to develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent specialist professional who has the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills required in educational and developmental psychology. You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology and apply them in professional practice and research.
In undertaking the PhD research thesis, you will develop as a scientist-practitioner, 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:
- 1
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate Attributes.
- 2
apply advanced knowledge of educational and developmental psychology processes across the lifespan in your professional practice with individuals, groups and systems (including transitions, abnormal and normal processes)
- 3
administer and interpret a wide range of culturally responsive psychological, educational, vocational and developmental tests and assessments
- 4
plan, implement and evaluate culturally responsive evidence-based interventions with individuals, groups and systemically
- 5
practise, consult and collaborate across a range of organisational contexts, including educational, health and welfare, care facilities, business and corporate, for culturally diverse client groups
- 6
behave in ethically appropriate ways in your psychological practice according to the requirements of the profession
- 7
demonstrate high level skills in mandatory competencies associated with an educational and developmental psychology practitioner
- 8
reflect on your own professional practice and know when to take appropriate action
- 9
demonstrate knowledge of appropriate research methodologies for the study of educational and developmental psychology including those used for the evaluation of psychological practice
- 10
perform appropriately designed research studies of aspects of human behaviour and of psychological practice
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Professional accreditation
Australia
Upon commencing the course and before commencing professional experience, you must submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). This registration must be maintained throughout the course. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Notes for students
English language requirements
The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) requires that any applicant, whether domestic or international, who has completed secondary or tertiary studies in a language other than English must supply IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test results that meet English language requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist before commencing the course.
Professional experience
This course requires you to undertake off-campus professional experience activities. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit. In the clinical setting you will have an opportunity to develop your practice under supervision.
Before participating in professional experience in any setting, you must:
· submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
· meet specific security clearances that apply in the state/territory where the professional experience is being undertaken
· complete professional experience orientation provided by the faculty.
For advice on professional experience intervention, support and unsatisfactory progress refer to the Professional experience intervention and support processes.
Professional experience expenses
You are responsible for all uniform, equipment, travel, accommodation and any other expenses incurred during professional experience and will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.
Mandatory checks and security clearances
Upon 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 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology with the thesis requirements of the PhD. It is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology.
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 aims to develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent specialist professional who has the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills required in educational and developmental psychology. You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology and apply them in professional practice and research.
In undertaking the PhD research thesis, you will develop as a scientist-practitioner, 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.