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Master of Educational Psychology (312AA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Dr Vicki Mckenzie
Contact
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future students:
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Graduates of this course will be qualified to practice as a registered psychologist, become a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and an Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing the Master of Educational Psychology should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in human development theory, particularly differential development, learning processes and social processes in development;
- understand exceptional development and approaches to providing for children and adolescents with exceptional needs;
- use assessment and observation procedures and interpret findings to gain accurate information on the cognitive, social, emotional and personality development of children and adolescents; use professional approaches to interact with others with regard to interviewing, counselling and assessment;
- compose reports to other professionals, parents, and organizations;
- apply knowledge of approaches to intervention, development, interactive processes, and assessment to the treatment of children and adolescents with identified problems, and where necessary to make appropriate referrals;
- contribute in multidisciplinary professional teams and co-ordinate programs for meeting developmental needs;
- evaluate critically and interpret research and theory in this field, and carry out research and program evaluation of their own;
- understand and apply ethical principles and procedures;
- develop a wide range of practical professional skills in appropriate educational settings.
Last updated: 10 February 2024