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Masters of Applied Psychology in Organisational PsychologyMaster of Applied Psychology (MAppPsych) in Organisational Psychology The Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational stream) is an intensive program of study dealing with the application of scientifically acquired psychological knowledge within commercial, state and other forms of organisations. The programme broadly follows the scientist-practitioner understanding of applied psychology and stresses a systematic, problem-solving approach to training. The programme includes components of academic instruction, practical work and research. The objective is to prepare psychologists who have a broad range of skills and competence. On completing the course, graduates qualify as organisational psychologists at Masters Degree level. The Program has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for membership in the APS and approved by the APS College of Organisational Psychologists. The course is recognised by the W.A. Psychologist's Registration Board as providing postgraduate training that leads to the use of Specialist Title after a further two years of supervised, approved practice. The course consists of two years of full-time study or may be undertaken on a part-time basis over not more than eight years. There are two specialisations available: Clinical and Organisational. Candidates will cover core and optional aspects in their course, which will qualify them in one of the specialisations as clinical or organisational psychologists at Master's degree level. Employment Prospects: Job prospects for psychologists are very good; employment growth is expected to be strong following recent government initiatives. On graduation from this course, students will be highly employable in a wide variety of areas, including private practice as a registered psychologist, and working in various public and private sector agencies in areas such as health, community development, justice, education, and disabilities. Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings: Applicants should hold, on admission, a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, with Honours, in Psychology, or a Bachelor of Psychology four-year degree, or equivalents. Competition for places is strong. Students with overseas qualifications who may be accepted into the course need to ensure that, should they wish to seek registration within Australia after graduation, their undergraduate qualification meets the requirements of the relevant psychology registration board for equivalence to a four-year Australian degree in Psychology. Funding: In 2008 this programme was approved for the payment of student income support such as Youth Allowance, Austudy and Pensioner Education Supplement. Special Requirements: Some placement agencies may require a Police Clearance. Clearly any agency will only be seeking information about behaviours that may place vulnerable clients at risk and will not be interested in any other type of behaviours. The applicant meets the cost of these clearances. Please note that some organisations providing professional placements require students to provide full immunisation records. Applicants must be in a position to provide these records if required. Professional Recognition: This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and is recognised as such by the Australian Psychological Society and the Western Australian Psychologists’ Registration Board. Articulation: Relevant units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Human Resources and Safety or the Postgraduate Diploma in Consultancy Psychology may be used as advanced standing toward the Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology. Admission to Doctor of Psychology: Students who complete the first year of the Master of Applied Psychology may apply to transfer to the Doctor of Psychology and will be exempt from the units already completed which are common to both degrees. URL: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/contacts/academic/School_of_Psychology Course structure (48 points)The Program requires two years of full-time study or not more than six years part-time. The typical course structure for full-time study is as follows: First Year - 24 pointsCore Units - 21 pointsCandidates must normally successfully complete the following units to meet Registration and Specialist Entitlement requirements for Organisational Psychologists. PSY570 Organisational Psychology: Practicum I — 6 pts PSY563 Professional Practice and Organisational Consulting — 3 pts PSY568 Human Resources — 3 pts PSY512 Work and Well-being — 3 pts PSY552 Organisation of Work — 3 pts Specified Electives - 3 pointsSelect from the following: EDU646 Cultural Diversity in Learning and Working — 3 pts PSY565 Clinical Psychology: Working with Adults — 3 pts MBS507 Marketing Management — 4 pts EDU645 Adult Learning in Education and Work — 3 pts PSY633 Psychology: Program Evaluation Methods — 4 pts EDU637 Program Evaluation — 3 pts Independent Study Contract EDU634 Research Methods 1A — 3 pts PSY531 Principles of Counselling 1 — 3 pts PSY532 Principles of Counselling 2 — 3 pts PSY524 Counselling: Working with Organisations — 3 pts Students may choose other electives subject to approval of the Program Chair. Second Year - 24 pointsCore Units - 24 pointsPSY600 Applied Psychology Dissertation — 12 pts PSY603 Organisational Psychology: Practicum II — 12 pts |