Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

Semester 2
Compulsory
PSY4253 Research Literature Review 15
PSY4254 Research Project 15
plus
two of the content units available in second semester as listed
below:
PSY4121 Psychology in Society 15
PSY4141 Psychological Assessment 15
PSY4205 Theoretical Aspects of Psychology and Law 15
Part-time students normally complete 30 credit points per
semester over a two-year period.
MASTER OF FAMILY PRACTICE
Course Code I14
This course is designed for professionals working with families
experiencing high conflict or significant disruption brought about
by the presence of family violence or abuse, separation and/or
divorce and other transitions such as a move to single parent
status. The course focuses on, and will qualify graduates to work
in, family relationship centres, non-government family services
organisations, the family courts, other government agencies
providing services for families and associated workplaces. Skills
taught will include those involved in assessing families, referral
and protection, working with children who are experiencing
significant family disruption, and therapeutic and dispute
settlement approaches. Students will gain knowledge of family
issues, the effects of grief and loss on family members and family
function and dysfunction. Students will gain knowledge of family
mediation and working with families who are involved in the
court system.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Master of Family Practice require either:
• a 3 year degree in Psychology or a related field, for
example: Social Work, Youth Work, Education,
Children's Studies, Family Law and should have a
minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience;
or
• 5 years relevant professional experience at a level that
provides equivalence to a relevant 3 year degree.
(Please consult with the Course Coordinator).
Applicants who hold a Graduate Certificate of Family Practice or
a Graduate Diploma of Family Practice may apply for advanced
standing in the Master of Family Practice.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
THERE IS NO INTAKE FOR THIS COURSE IN 2008.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course comprises 180 credit points and is offered on the basis
of 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time. It consists of 12 core
units (eight at 15 credit points, 2 at 12.5 credit points, 1 at 25
credit points and 1 at 10 credit points). The Master of Family
Practice subsumes the Graduate Diploma of Family Practice (120
credit points) which in turn subsumes the Graduate Certificate of
Family Practice (60 credit points).
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY4000 Introduction to Family Practice 15
PSY4001 The Family Counsellor: Skills, Theory and
Practice
15
PSY4004 The Family Mediator: Skills, Theory and
Practice
15
PSY4005 Working with Children in the Shadow of the
Law
15
Students who have completed the first 4 units of the Master of
Family Practice may exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in
Family Practice.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY4002 Cultural Influences on Families in the
Australian Context
15
PSY4003 Working with Families in High Conflict 15
PSY4006 Working within the Court System 15
PSY4310 Applied Developmental Psychology: a Family
Perspective
15
Students who have completed the first 8 units of the Master of
Family Practice may exit the course with a Graduate Diploma in
Family Practice.
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
PSY5108 Professional Issues in Psychology 25
PSY6305 Family Psychology 12.5
PSY5000 Family Practice Placement 10
PSY5001 Contemporary Issues in Family Practice 12.5
MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code U89
The Master of Psychology is a two year course in which students
complete coursework units, placements, and a research project in
one of two streams. The units in the program are required to be
completed in strict year sequence (i.e. first year units must be
completed before second year units).
The streams of the Master of Psychology are:
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology(No intake in 2008).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An Honours level 2A or equivalent in an accredited fourth year
course in psychology is normally required for admission into the
Master of Psychology. Admission into the program is competitive
and work experience is an advantage.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Students who enrol part-time are expected to undertake a
minimum of six hours of coursework per week. Part-time
students should consult the stream coordinator regarding the
recommended units for each semester.
Any student who has not completed and submitted their research
project within the normal period of time will re-enrol in PSY6222
until the project is submitted.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
120 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008