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Stellenbosch University

Master of Education in Psychology

The Master of Education in Psychology in Psychology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Education in Psychology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Education

If you successfully complete this programme as well as the subsequent twelve-month, prescribed internship, you will be able to register as an educational psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

The aim of this programme in Educational Psychology is to develop the research capacity, theoretically grounded knowledge, skills and attitudes which will equip you to practise as an educational psychologist in the South African context.

Duration and presentation structure of the programme

• The programme consists of course work done full-time over one year or part-time over two years as well as a research thesis. For registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, an internship of another year is required (see "Internship" above).
• You must complete your research thesis before beginning your internship.
• You must complete your studies in the time period allowed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Your qualification and internship must both be completed within three years.

Assessment and Examination

• Assessment consists of formative and summative assessment opportunities in each module.
• You must attain a minimum of 50% in the integrated oral exam before you will be allowed to proceed with the internship. The integrated exam forms part of the assessment of the practicum module,.
• You must have a pass mark of at least 50% in each of the modules, including the research thesis, for the degree to be awarded to you.

Programme contents

Anchor module

Educational Psychology 877(240)

Seven submodules and a research thesis:

Child and Adult Psychopathology 873(20)

Development and Support 875(30)

Educational and Psychological Assessment 874(20)

Inclusive Education 873(20)

Practical work prescribed by the Health Professions Council of SA 876(20)

Research Methodology 876(20)

Research Thesis 871(130)

Practicum

The practicum is done at the Practicum Unit in the Department of Educational Psychology as well as in approved sites in the community.

You must pass the practical programme.