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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
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
A/Prof. Peggy Kern: peggy.kern@unimelb.edu.au and A/Prof. Aaron Jarden aaron.jarden@unimelb.edu.au
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. Students reflect upon and further explore key learnings, identifying pathways beyond completion of the MAPP program. The subject further explores a variety of research-related approaches and issues affecting study validity.
Applied to the capstone project, students design a project grounded in the science of positive psychology, wellbeing, or related disciplines, within the 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 sharing their capstone project in written and verbal forms.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Synthesise research employed in positive psychology and the wellbeing sciences
- Translate wellbeing-related research into a context relevant to their professional or personal interests
- Develop an ethically sensitive approach to study or impact upon wellbeing
- Design a research-based project with clear real-world implications
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate positive psychology and wellbeing-related research clearly, critically and persuasively
- Demonstrate reflective practice regarding learning and professional application
Generic skills
This subject develops the following generic skills:
- Problem solving skills which are creative, innovative and solution focused
- Analytical skills and the ability to construct and articulate logical arguments
- Ability to critically investigate, revise and review new ideas and approaches
- Effective organisational and planning skills
- High level communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to gather, interpret, and distinguish relevant supporting scientific evidence and data
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-APP Master of Applied Positive Psychology
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91041 | Principles of Positive Psychology |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Online)
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
EDUC90787 | Principles of Positive Psychology | No longer available |
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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Capstone project proposal
| Mid semester | 10% |
Application insights portfolio
| Mid semester | 20% |
Capstone oral presentation (1000 words equivalent)
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Final capstone project
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at all synchronous sessions | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinators Aaron Jarden and Peggy Kern Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: Comprising 24 hours of on-campus sessions and 24 hours of asynchronous online sessions Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 16 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 29 July 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
A/Prof. Peggy Kern: peggy.kern@unimelb.edu.au and A/Prof. Aaron Jarden aaron.jarden@unimelb.edu.au
Additional delivery details
This subject will be available Online in Semester 1, 2023.
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Positive Psychology - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024