Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Overview

• Specialise in assessment, diagnosis and intervention in the area of educational and developmental issues.
• Graduates eligible for full registration as a psychologist in Australia, and membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
• Commonwealth supported places.
• Gain practical experience in QUT’s Psychology and Counselling Clinic and external placements in school, mental health, or community settings.

QUT course code	IX20
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	2 years full-time 4 years part-time
Start month	2013 February Note: Closing date for applications is 1 October of the previous year in which you are applying for entry.
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove
Faculty	Faculty of Education Faculty of Health
Course contact	Email: psychology@qut.edu.au Telephone: 3138 4520
CRICOS code	053489J
Careers	Counsellor Developmental Psychologist Psychologist School Psychologist

Details

The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) offers an innovative and stimulating program of coursework, practical placements and research in human development and learning. It prepares students to work as educational or developmental psychologists in a range of settings including, but not limited to, schools, disability services, hospitals, employment agencies and private practice.

Course structure

This course is offered jointly by QUT’s faculties of Health and Education.

The coursework component provides training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention in the area of educational and developmental issues across the lifespan, with an emphasis on the school years. Students undertake two internships that are linked with a client base from the Catholic education system and from the Psychology and Counselling Clinic at QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus. Following these internships,
students undertake a further two external placements in other environments including schools, mental health and community settings.

To undertake the supervised practice, students need to provide evidence of provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and hold a current blue card as required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Guardian Act (2000).

Professional recognition

This program meets requirements for full registration as a psychologist in Australia plus membership of the Australian Psychological Society and associate membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Units

Course structure

The coursework component provides training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention in the area of educational and developmental issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on the school years.

Students undertake two internships that are linked with a client base from the Catholic education system and from the Psychology and Counselling Clinic at QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus.

Following these internships, students undertake a further two external placements in other environments including schools, mental health and community settings.

To undertake the supervised practice, students need to provide evidence of provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychologists Board of Australia and hold a current blue card as required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Guardian Act (2000).

Entry requirements

Entry to this course is competitive. Applications close on 1 October. To be considered for admission you must have an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved four-year training (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5 in your fourth year of study.

In addition, you will need to complete a course questionnaire and submit two confidential referee reports. It is recommended that one report be from your fourth-year thesis supervisor. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their GPA and referee reports. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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