Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
Massey University
Subject area
Education Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Speech Language Therapy, or a related relevant discipline, having achieved a grade average of at least a B, or equivalent; and 60 credits of approved undergraduate psychology.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates of the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology will be able to effectively and successfully demonstrate skills in the integration and application of educational, developmental, and psychological discipline knowledge and research to support the lifelong learning and development of 21st century citizens. They will be able to contribute to the research and scholarship that guides and informs professional practice and the wider discipline. Graduates are distinguished by their ability to critically apply discipline knowledge and research, to better understand the complex dimensions of a range of current educational, developmental and psychological issues, practices and/or policies. Graduates will possess the necessary foundations to pursue further postgraduate study for professional practice in Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Education and related fields. Graduates will develop skills and experience that will enhance and advance their careers in the following areas: * Inclusive and special education (early childhood to tertiary) * Professional development and human management within organisations * Leadership and consultation in educational settings * Behaviour and learning support work and specialist education support * Community support and consultation roles * Research and policy development
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Curriculum and Education Studies at this level can earn:
$69,000
Median earnings one year after study
$76,000
Median earnings two years after study
$82,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
90%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 627 739
Phone: (06) 356 9099
Fax: (06) 350 2263
Email: contact@massey.ac.nz
Web: http://www.massey.ac.nz
Sources
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