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- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v1: Initial draft
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/study/educational-psychology
Associate Dean: Robin Averill
Faculty Manager: Noeleen Williamson
Calendar pages: 236-238
Qualifications covered
- Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice
- Master of Educational Psychology
Enrolments are accepted in to either of the two qualifications.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice is a post-masterate qualification, with most students completing the Master of Educational Psychology prior to admission to the Postgraduate Diploma.
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice (PGDipEPP)
At-a-glance
Duration: 3 of trimesters full-time study or normally 5 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: January
Applications due: 10 December
Composition: Coursework and practicum
Research component: None
Required contact: During working hours
Location: On-campus (Pipitea) and in schools
Points and courses: 120 points (4 courses)
Questions
- Not quite sure how to summarise the placement location?
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Master of Educational Psychology at this University, or a similar qualification elsewhere with an average of grade of B+ or above for all coursework
- At least 45 approved points from courses in psychology at the 200 or 300 level with an average grade of B or above for all coursework and
- Acceptance by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Education as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Important information
- Students who wish to enroll for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Faculty of Education to discuss their options.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 points.
Complete 1,500 hours of supervised full-time practical work in two approved institutions.
Complete four courses:
- EPSY 517
- EPSY 518
- EPSY 519
- EPSY 520
Master of Educational Psychology (MEdPsych)
At-a-glance
Duration: 4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1
Composition: Coursework and research
Research component: Sime
Required contact: During working hours
Location: On-campus (Pipitea)
Points and courses: 240 points (10 courses)
Questions
- Not quite sure how to summarise the placement location, given it is schools and community-based?
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree with a major in Education, Psychology, Education and Psychology, or an approved teacher education degree, with an average of grade of B or above for all coursework and
- Acceptance by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Education as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 240 points.
Complete ten courses:
- EDUC 503
- EPSY 512
- EPSY 514
- EPSY 515
- EPSY 530
- EPSY 531
- EPSY 532
- EPSY 533
- EPSY 534
- EPSY 535
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