D6007 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
Faculty of Education
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (D6007) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 96
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
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Overview
This course 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. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology (APAC levels 3 and 4).
Course structure
Part A. Core studies60 credit points
You must complete the following units
- EDF5561Case formulation and counselling skillsNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5562Ethics for professional practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5563Cognitive assessmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5566Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive behaviour therapiesNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5568Professional experience in psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5569Neurodiversity across the lifespanNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5570Advanced clinical interventions for mental healthNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5571Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosisNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5572Professional experience: in educational and developmental psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
EDF5726 Trauma-informed practice
6 credit pointsPart B. Clinical placement24 credit points
Part C. Applied studies12 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured into three parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Clinical placement, and Part C. Applied studies. Across the course, you will complete a minimum of 1000 recorded hours of supervised professional experience, including a minimum of 400 hours of direct client contact.
Part A. Core studies
These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for psychology practice. Guided by sound ethical principles, and through collaborative participation in coursework tutorials, you will develop both expert knowledge of psychology across the lifespan and your critical thinking skills for professional and evidence-based practice.
During your first year, you will also undertake 200 hours of practical activities and professional experience throughout the year.
Part B. Clinical placement
These studies involve professional experience across a variety of settings where you have the opportunity to apply theory to practice under the supervision of experienced practitioners.
Part C. Applied studies
As a developing scientist-practitioner, you will review contemporary empirical literature and conduct scientific investigations and/or evaluations of evidence-based practice relevant to the theory and practice of educational and developmental psychology. This will culminate in planning and undertaking an independent, evidence-based practice evaluation (4000 words) and an independent capstone/research project (4000 words).
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Core studies (60 points), Part B. Clinical placement (24 points), and Part C. Applied Studies (12 points). Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit.
You must successfully maintain and complete a reflective logbook as part of the course requirements. The logbook must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.
Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Core studies (60 credit points)
You must complete the following units:
- EDF5561 Foundations of counselling skills and case formulation
- EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
- EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
- EDF5566 Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive behavioural therapies
- EDF5568 Professional experience in psychology*
- EDF5569 Neurodiversity across the lifespan
- EDF5570 Advanced clinical interventions for mental health
- EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis
- EDF5572 Professional experience in educational and developmental psychology *
- EDF5726 Trauma-informed practice
*Placement activities are undertaken in conjunction with coursework units.
Part B. Clinical placement (24 credit points)
You must complete the following units:
- EDF5732 Clinical placement in psychology 1 (12 credit points)
- EDF5733 Clinical placement in psychology 2 (12 credit points)
Part C. Applied studies (12 credit points)
You must complete the following units:
- EDF5724 Evidence-based practice in educational and developmental psychology
- EDF5725 Research in 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
critically apply evidence-informed and scientific methods to educational and developmental psychology practice with individuals across the lifespan, groups, and systems
- 2
demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to relevant laws, codes and guidelines through ethical decision‑making and professional practice, including the identification/management of risk
- 3
apply professional reflexivity, deliberate practice, and self‑care strategies to enhance professional development, competence, and well-being in psychological practice
- 4
independently conduct comprehensive psychological assessments across the lifespan by integrating findings from measures, with observations and interviews to inform case formulation and/or diagnoses using recognised taxonomies
- 5
apply foundational and advanced knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based psychological supports and interventions at individual, group and systemic levels of practice to promote learning, development, and mental health across the lifespan
- 6
apply foundational and advanced interpersonal and communication skills to effectively and professionally engage and collaborate with individuals, families, groups and systems, and with professionals in multidisciplinary contexts
- 7
demonstrate affirming practice using a health equity and human rights framework with all individuals and families, recognising diversity and intersectional influences on wellbeing and development
- 8
demonstrate knowledge of culturally responsive, health equity, and human rights principles for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, recognising the impacts of colonisation and the importance of decolonising practice.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level 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
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Progression to further studies
0079 Doctor of Philosophy or D8001 Doctor of Philosophy (Education-focused creative work)
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the 0079 Doctor of Philosophy or D8001 Doctor of Philosophy (Education-focused creative work). You must have achieved a weighted average mark of 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in:
- EDF5724 Evidence-based practice in educational and developmental psychology
- EDF5725 Research in educational and developmental psychology
3736 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy
After successful completion of the first eight units of this course, you may apply for admission to the 3736 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy if you have achieved:
a) a weighted average mark of at least 70% over the following six units, and;
b) a mark of at least 80% (high distinction) in at least two of these units:
- EDF5561 Foundations of counselling skills and case formulation
- EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
- EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
- EDF5566 Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive behavioural therapies
- EDF5569 Neurodiversity across the lifespan
- EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis
Professional accreditation
The Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It meets the requirements for APAC levels 3 and 4 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.
Graduates qualify for membership of the Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association (AEDPA), the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the Australian Psychological Society College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (CEDP). With a further two years of supervised practice in educational and developmental psychology, graduates are eligible for endorsement as Educational and Developmental Psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.
You can read more about the pathways to registration on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
Other information
This course will prepare you to practise as an educational and developmental psychologist across a broad range of settings, including primary and secondary schools, health and community services, hospitals, mental health settings, private practice, and within research and/or corporate organisational environments.
This course is designed to develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent professional. You will gain the theoretical and applied knowledge, as well as the research, evaluation, assessment, and therapeutic skills required in educational and developmental psychology. You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically, and to apply these skills in evidence-based psychological practice, research and evaluation. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth- and sixth-year sequence in psychology (APAC levels 3 and 4).
Common questions
How long is Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology?
2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology units?
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