Master of Education in Educational Psychology
University of Johannesburg
Key Information
Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
ZAR 20,405 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with academic and professional practice skills in order to identify assess and diagnose needs and relevant issues in the domain of Educational Psychology. The student will be able to design, execute and manage appropriate and ethical educational psychological interventions for individuals, parents, families, groups, educators, schools, and communities, including specialized and advanced therapeutic and counselling approaches. The student will also be equipped with specific skills to address career-related issues and develop life skills programs for implementation in the school, community, and other diverse settings, working in an integrative life planning approach. Students will also be able to counsel, consult, collaborate, and build capacity in communities and educational settings, including working preventively. In addition, the student is equipped, in his/her capacity as a reflective practitioner and action researcher to analyze, evaluate, and develop his/her own professional practice throughout his/her own life.
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