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Capstone in Positive Psychology (EDUC90790)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
A/Prof. Peggy Kern
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery |
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The capstone draws on theory, knowledge, and skills gained throughout the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program. The subject explores a variety of research‐related approaches and issues affecting study validity.
Applied to the capstone project, 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 subject culminates with students communicating their capstone project in written and verbal forms.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply foundational research skills to design a research-based project with clear practical implications
- Critically review research relevant to the capstone
- Formulate innovative capstone questions, based upon one's context and what is known in the literature
- Evaluate a variety of study designs and methodologies and determine when different methodologies are appropriate
- Demonstrate reflective practice regarding the ethical application of positive psychology research
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research clearly, critically and persuasively in written and verbal forms
Generic skills
- Project development skills that are creative, innovative and solution focused
- Analytical skills, with the ability to construct and articulate logical arguments
- Ability to critically investigate, revise and review ideas and approaches
- Effective organisational and planning skills
- Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
- Effective identification and use of relevant supporting scientific evidence and data
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MC-APP)
Students who have not completed EDUC90788 Applications of Positive Psychology as a prerequisite must complete it as a corequisite.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90787 | Principles of Positive Psychology | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Online) |
25 |
EDUC90788 | Applications of Positive Psychology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
EDUC90789 | Positive Psychology and Organisations | Semester 1 (Extended) (Online) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Progress proposal and reflection
| Week 5 | 25% |
In-class individual oral presentation
| Final intensive | 10% |
Final capstone project
| 5 Weeks after the end of teaching | 65% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 70% attendance at all intensive classes | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Peggy Kern Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours in class sessions, along with online sessions with a group supervisor as arranged. Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 29 June 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 9 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 9 July 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
A/Prof. Peggy Kern
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None.
Recommended texts and other resources
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2018). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.
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Type Name Course Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Last updated: 10 February 2024