Capstone in Positive Psychology (EDUC90790)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
Contact information
February
July
Gavin Slemp <gavin.slemp@unimelb.edu.au> and Nikki Rickard <nrickard@unimelb.edu.au>
Overview
| Availability | February - Online July - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 8 November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91041 | Principles of Positive Psychology |
July (Online)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- February - Online
Principal coordinator Gavin Slemp Coordinator Nikki Rickard Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 48 hours: Comprising 24 hours of synchonous online sessions and 24 hours of asynchronous online sessions Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 26 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 29 February 2024 to 16 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 February 2024 Census date 22 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 6 June 2024 February contact information
- July - On Campus
Principal coordinator Gavin Slemp Coordinator Nikki Rickard Mode of delivery On Campus (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 start date 22 July 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 27 July 2024 to 12 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 July 2024 Census date 16 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 31 October 2024 July contact information
Gavin Slemp <gavin.slemp@unimelb.edu.au> and Nikki Rickard <nrickard@unimelb.edu.au>
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Additional delivery details
This subject will be available Online in Semester 1, 2023.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
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- Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 8 November 2024