Educational Psychology

Dr Vicki McKenzie

Expertise

Educational and developmental psychology is concerned with wellbeing across the lifespan, in particular, the developmental and learning processes thatpeople experiencethroughout their lives.

Educational psychologists work in educational settings, primarily with children and adolescents, in schools and private practice, and as researchers and trainers in other workplaces, TAFE colleges and universities.

Educational Psychology workplaces

• They like working with young people.• They want to make a positive difference beyond

one-on-one work.• They want to help children with difficulties.• They prefer to work in a non-clinical setting.• They hope to make schools better places for

students.• They are looking for a career where they will be

presented with clients with a range of psychological difficulties as well as working with people wanting help to become more successful and positive.

Reasons for studying Educational Psychology

Students chose Educational Psychology because

Disability

Challenging Behaviour

Learning &Teaching

Wellbeing

Developmental Stages

Mental Health

PreventionEarly Intervention

Treatment

Educational psychologists deal with a range ofpsychological issues

Early ChildhoodParents may seek help to deal with issues such as:• Problems of attachment• Difficult temperament or behaviour• Concerns with development• Disabilities• Sibling rivalry

ChildhoodParents, teachers or

children may seek help to deal with issues such as:• Challenges of transition• School avoidance• Peer relationships• Learning difficulties• Self-esteem• Behaviour management

Adolescence• Conflict between adolescent and parent• Peer pressure• Career guidance• School to work transition• Sexuality issues• Drug involvement• Identity issues

Adults• Parenting• Leadership• Classroom management• Teacher stress• Transition to work• Life stage challenges

School system•Whole school programs• Program evaluation• Professional development• Supervision• Research

Courses available:

Master of Educational Psychology&

Master of Educational Psychology/PhD

Educational Psychology

A person may be eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Educational Psychology if the individual has:

• Completed an approved degree with honours in Psychology (H2A average or equivalent);

or• Completed an approved equivalent qualification in

Psychology and is eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Educational Psychology

• A person may be eligible for Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy admission if the individual has completed a degree with honours in psychology at a level of H1

• Entry to all courses is subject to supervision and resource availability. The personal suitability of applicants is assessed by referees’ reports and personal interview.

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology

Course Duration (Full-time)• Master of Educational Psychology - two years• Master of Educational Psychology/PhD

- four years• The course is offered

full–time or part-time.Places offered• Commonwealth Supported Places• Australian Fee-based places• International Fee-based places

The training program prepares graduates for professional and clinical roles Skills based training is offered in the skills of:

– assessment, identification and diagnosis of difficulties, – counselling, – intervention, – group work, consultation, – multi-disciplinary team work in educational settings, program development

and evaluation, – and preventative approaches to community problems.

Educational Psychology skills

M Ed Psych • 200 points • nine compulsory subjects • three field practica over 3 sites• research project of 10,000 words

MEd Psych/PhD • 400 points• three components -

research, coursework and practica.

Educational Psychology degrees

F/T Semester 1 Semester 2

Year 1

Counselling skillsPsychological TestsResearch Methods

Learning ProcessesConsultations

Working with GroupsExceptionality

Practicum 1Practicum 2

Year 2

Intervention in Problems Development and Differences

Practicum 3Practicum 4

Research Project

Master of Educational Psychology

Note: Part-time program is spread over 4 years

Course structure

F/T Semester 1 Semester 2

Year 1

Counselling skillsPsychological TestsResearch Methods

Learning ProcessesConsultations

Working with GroupsExceptionality

Practicum 1

Research Proposal

Year 2Intervention in Problems Development and

Differences

Practicum 2PhD Thesis

Year 3Practicum 3PhD Thesis

Year 4Practicum 4PhD Thesis

Master of Educational Psychology/PhD

Part-time program is taken over 8 years

Course structure

• Academic and behavioural interventions with students

• Disabilities, learning and learning difficulties• Stress & coping in children and families• Factors impacting the development of resilience &

psycho-social competence in children. • Wellbeing and positive psychology• Bullying, conflict resolution• Expectations and practices of school psychologists.• Vocational interests & values; cross cultural

differences; assessment, measurement & psychometric issues

• Program evaluation ( Coping skills, You Can Do It, Self esteem, Resilience, Positive behaviour support)

Educational Psychology Research Topics

Placements• Schools - Primary/Secondary/Public/Independent• Early childhood settings• Special Schools and Support Facilities: Autism, Developmental

and other Disabilities• Royal Children's Hospital Clinics and programs eg. Learning

Differences Centre, ADHD Clinic, CASEA program.• Monash Medical Centre• Department of Human Services• Centrelink• Monash Community Service• Private practice• Community agencies such as Centacare• University Counselling Services

Educational Psychology

Work in Educational Psychology

Future Employment Most students find ready employment in schools as Educational Psychologists

Other opportunities include:• Mix of private practice and salaried employment• Various Child & Adolescent Clinics• Research, eg. Institute of Family Studies• Teaching and research in Universities• Centacare, community agencies

Endorsement: Educational and Developmental Psychologist

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education Student Centre234 Queensberry St., CarltonThe University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia 3010Phone: +61 3 8344 8285 Fax: +61 3 8344 8529

Academic staff are based in 100 Leicester St., Carlton.

Information on the programs:http://education.unimelb.edu.au/study_with_us/professional_dev

elopment/course_list/educational_psychology

Information on how to apply http://education.unimelb.edu.au/study_with_us/how_to_apply

Applications and Student enquiries:

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