Graduate Diploma in School Psychology (30360)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This pre-service course is intended to prepare psychology graduates for employment as school psychologists within the government and non-government sectors.
The course exposes students to a range of relevant theories, processes and practices appropriate for the provision of psychological services to schools, teachers and students.
It introduces students to psychological and educational assessment, counselling, and clinical units that address an understanding of many mental health issues and childhood disorders.
At the conclusion of the course students should be able to demonstrate competency in assessment and counselling as well as understanding the management options for clinical issues.
The prerequisite for this course is a four-year degree in psychology.
Applicants must have completed an approved course of study in psychology and be eligible for registration as a psychologist.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | EDUC5405 | School Psychology Professional Practice I | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in School Psychology Co-requisites: EDUC5485 Development, Teaching and Learning; EDUC5469 School Psychology I; EDUC5468 Special Education Curriculum I | lectures/workshops: 2 hours per week (for 6 weeks); professional practice: 6 weeks full-time attendance in school |
| NS | EDUC5406 | School Psychology Professional Practice II | Prerequisites: Enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in School Psychology Co-requisites: EDUC5405 School Psychology Professional Practice I | lectures/workshops: 2 hours per week (for 6 weeks); professional practice: 6 weeks full-time attendance in school |
| NS | EDUC5454 | Learning Difficulties | lectures/seminars: 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks | |
| NS | EDUC5468 | Special Education Curriculum I | Prerequisites: enrolment or re-enrolment in one of the following: Graduate Diploma in School Psychology; Graduate Diploma in Education; Master of Teaching (Secondary); Master of Science Communication and Education; Master of Teaching Secondary | 30 contact hours (150 total time commitment). Further information is available in the unit outline. |
| NS | EDUC5469 | School Psychology I | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Education (31400), enrolment or re-enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in School Psychology | 30 hours |
| NS | EDUC5478 | School Psychology II | Prerequisites: EDUC5469 School Psychology I; EDUC5481 Professional Practice I or EDUC5405 School Psychology Professional Practice I; and enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Education (31400) or enrolment in Graduate Diploma in School Psychology (30360) Co-requisites: EDUC5482 Professional Practice II or EDUC5406 School Psychology Professional Practice II | 30 hours |
| S1 | EDUC5485 | Development, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice | total workload: 150 hours; contact hours: 30 hours. Further information is available in the unit outline. | |
| S1 | EDUC5492 | Understanding and Managing Disruptive Behaviour Disorders | lectures/seminars: 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a qualification in psychology, as accredited by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, comprising:
(i) a first or upper second class honours; or
(ii) a four-year Bachelor of Psychology; or
(iii) a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 percent in their fourth year of psychology study.
(2) Applicants must be eligible for registration as a psychologist at application.
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