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Capstone in Positive Psychology (EDUC90790)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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July
Peggy Kern
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The capstone project draws on theory, knowledge, and skills gained throughout the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program. In this subject, students will design an intervention or study, grounded on the science of positive psychology, within a context of their choice. Students will be expected to critically review relevant literature, document planning decisions, and consider methods for evaluating intervention/study outcomes. The project will culminate with students presenting the project in a poster presentation and journal style paper.
Intended learning outcomes
- Design a research-based project
- Formulate feasible project questions
- Integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge into applied contexts
- Understand study design, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies
- Understand how data are collected, analysed and interpreted
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in positive psychology research and application
- Present project in written and verbal formats
- Identify and discuss the practical implications of the project
Generic skills
- Apply critical thinking skills
- Apply foundational research skills to address a research question
- Demonstrate planning and time management skills
- Undertake independent research
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research results clearly, comprehensively and persuasively for a range of different audiences (academic, policy and general public).
Last updated: 10 February 2024