Master of Professional Psychology - School Psychology
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
The Master of Professional Psychology (School Psychology) specialisation is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program who are interested in pursuing a career as a school psychologist. This specialisation is only available to applicants who hold a graduate scholarship offered by the NSW Department of Education.The School Psychology specialisation will prepare you to work as a school psychologist by providing a 5th year of structured learning and supervised practice in the school setting. Following completion of this 5th year degree, you undertake a 6th year of supervised internship within a school setting, prior to applying for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Structure
- To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Professional Psychology, a candidate must:Successfully complete at least 48 credit points as specifed below
- Demonstrate a Credit pass in the theory components of the course
- andDemonstrate a professionally acceptable level of competency in the practical course components.SpecialisationsStudents enrolling in the Master of Professional Psychology have the option of applying for the School Psychology specialisation. This specialisation is only available to students who have been successful in securing a graduate scholarship offered by the NSW Department of Education. Students will learn and develop the foundation competencies for general registration as a psychologist, with a focus School Psychology in Context through supervised practicum in NSW schools, research, reflective practice and applied interventions.
Standard entry requirements
Students accepted into the course must have successfully completed a four year, or three year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited sequence in psychology within the previous 10 years, and be eligible for registration with the PBA as a provisional psychologist.
Recognition
Accreditation is being sought from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. This flexible 5th-year program is modelled on the already accredited on-campus 5th-year course that has been running for many years.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wollongong | Domestic: $31,344 | No |
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Further information
COMPLIANCE CHECKS Prior to undertaking work-based placements, all students will be required to undergo compliance checks, consisting of: a national criminal record check; and compliance with NSW Health's immunisation requirements. Working with Children Check The criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility. Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Additional Information section.
