Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology – MEdDevPsych
Education studies
A course by
Massey University
Massey’s Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology develops expertise for work in educational and community contexts, focusing on learning, assessment, wellbeing, and change.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Work within a bicultural framework
Develop skills and understanding to effectively operate in a bicultural and multicultural society, addressing diverse educational contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Apply rights-based models in education
Use a rights-based approach to support the educational and social development of children and young people, incorporating learner identity, empowerment, and adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1989).
About This Course
This master’s degree is designed for leaders, educators, and those working in communities to deepen knowledge in educational and developmental psychology. The programme emphasises critical application to promote positive change for children, young people, and educational professionals, with a strong bicultural approach reflecting Aotearoa New Zealand. Content includes assessment, learning and change processes, child rights, multiculturism, and professional practice. Compulsory block workshops are held at Manawatū campus. Completion does not lead to registration as an Educational Psychologist, but qualifies graduates for the internship postgraduate diploma.
Course Content
- Ako: Psychology of Learning and Teaching
- Ahurei: The Psychology of Unique Differences
- Research Methodologies in Education
- Indigenous Research Methodologies
- He Taiao Ako: Psychology of Educational Settings
- Waiora: Psychology of Wellbeing and Ako
- Whanaungatanga: Psychology of Relationships in Ako
- Whakapiki: Psychology of Change and Development
- Mānuka Tākoto - Behaviour Challenges
- Applied Research in Educational Psychology
- Educational and Developmental Psychology Assessment
- Educational and Developmental Psychology Practice
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Leadership roles in schools and early childhood centresEducational roles in community organisations and government bodiesFurther pathway into the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology (Internship) to become a Registered Educational Psychologist
Build skills in these industries
EducationCommunity Services
