D6007 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology

Above Monash Minimum: Level 1 - Band D, that is:IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic):  score of 65 overall with no band lower than 65; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23; or Equivalent approved English test

Doctor of Philosophy

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy. You must have achieved a weighted average mark of 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in:

• EDF5724 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 1
• EDF5725 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 2

Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

After successful completion of the first year of this course, you may apply for admission to 3736 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy if you have achieved a. and b. as below:

a. a weighted average mark of at least 70% over the following eight units:

• EDF5561 Clinical case formulation
• EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
• EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
• EDF5568 Professional experience in psychology
• EDF5569 Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychology
• EDF5570 Advanced clinical interventions for mental health
• EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis
• EDF5572 Professional experience: Working with systems and groups

and

b. a weighted average mark of at least 80% (high distinction) in two of the following units:

• EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
• EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
• EDF5570 Advanced clinical interventions for mental health
• EDF5572 Professional experience: Working with systems and groups

Eligibility for general registration as a psychologist in Australia is determined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) consistent with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. You can read more about the pathways to registration on the Psychology Board of Australia website.

The Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It meets the requirements for a fifth and sixth year in psychology and is approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Successful course applicants must apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) before commencing their study, and maintain such registration throughout their period of enrolment.

With a further two years of supervised practice in educational and developmental psychology, graduates are currently eligible for endorsement as Educational and Developmental Psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates also qualify for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, 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) as a fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology. It will prepare you to practise as an educational and developmental psychologist in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, hospitals, care facilities, clinics and private practice and within business and corporate environments.

This course aims to develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent 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 to apply them in professional practice and in research.