Doctor of Educational Psychology

Course 316AA (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	300 credit points taken over 36 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg

Contact

Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview:	The Doctor of Educational Psychology course trains students in professional areas of the discipline of educational psychology. The program has three broad emphases: training, through classroom teaching, in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical knowledge relevant to the practice of educational psychology and in the skills relevant to various areas of professional practice; supervised practical experience in the application of knowledge and skills; and research training, including the conduct of a thesis. A major objective of the course is to train educational psychologists to have a strong academic and research orientation in their professional activities. Graduates of the Master of Educational Psychology are not eligible for entry to the course. For International applicants: Please note applicants who wish to be considered for this course and have international qualifications, must provide confirmation from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) confirming eligibility for Associate Membership. More information about your eligibility can be located via their website www.psychology.org.au
Objectives:	Students who have completed the Doctor of Educational Psychology should be able to: demonstrate a strong grounding in the theoretical and empirical basis of educational psychology; demonstrate highly developed skills in professional practice; participate at a high level in the systematic analysis of practical problems in educational psychology; undertake a substantial piece of original research in educational psychology that is informed by knowledge of educational psychology practice and by a high level of professional skill in educational psychology.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students are required to complete a total of 300 points, comprising ten compulsory subjects (totalling 112.5 points) together with five field practica (totalling 87.5 points) and a research thesis of 45,000 words (100 points).
Subject Options:	Full-time Progression in the Course Year 1: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90227 Working with Groups Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90226 Learning Processes and Problems July 6.25 EDUC90225 Psychological Tests March 12.50 EDUC90224 Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists March 12.50 EDUC90220 Research Methods March 12.50 EDUC90229 Ed Psych Practicum 1 Semester 1 12.50 EDUC90218 Ed Psych Practicum 2 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90223 Exceptionality:Assessment & Intervention Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90221 Consultation in Educational Settings Semester 2 6.25 Year 2: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90228 Differences Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90222 Intervention in Problems of Young People Semester 1 12.50 EDUC90217 Ed Psych Practicum 3 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90216 Ed Psych Practicum 4 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90314 Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 50 Year 3: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90244 Advanced Seminar in Psycho-Ed Practice Semester 1 12.50 EDUC90245 Ed Psych Practicum 5 Year Long 37.50 EDUC90314 Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 50 Part time progression in course - Year 1 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90226 Learning Processes and Problems July 6.25 EDUC90225 Psychological Tests March 12.50 EDUC90224 Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists March 12.50 EDUC90220 Research Methods March 12.50 EDUC90229 Ed Psych Practicum 1 Semester 1 12.50 Year 2 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90227 Working with Groups Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90223 Exceptionality:Assessment & Intervention Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90218 Ed Psych Practicum 2 Year Long 12.50 Year 3 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90228 Differences Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90222 Intervention in Problems of Young People Semester 1 12.50 EDUC90221 Consultation in Educational Settings Semester 2 6.25 EDUC90312 Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 25 Year 4 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90217 Ed Psych Practicum 3 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90216 Ed Psych Practicum 4 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90312 Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 25 Year 5 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90245 Ed Psych Practicum 5 Year Long 37.50 EDUC90312 Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 25 Year 6 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90244 Advanced Seminar in Psycho-Ed Practice Semester 1 12.50 EDUC90312 Doctor of Ed Psych Research Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 25
Entry Requirements:	An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Doctor of Educational Psychology if the applicant: has completed an approved degree with honours at H2A level or above in psychology, or an approved equivalent; or is currently enrolled in the Master of Educational Psychology degree and has successfully completed the following three subjects at H2A level or above: 476656 Research Methods; 476652 Counselling Skills for Educational Psychologists; and 476649 Working with Groups: The Individual in the Social Context. Entry is also subject to supervision and resource availability.
Core Participation Requirements:	Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Graduate Attributes:	Not available
Links to further information:	www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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