Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology – PGCertEdDevPsyc
Education studies
A course by
Massey University
Develop your expertise across educational and community contexts in the areas of learning, assessment, wellbeing, and change with Massey University's Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology.
NZ$6,156
inc GST
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NZ$6,156
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Understand learning and development in diverse contexts
Analyse the multiple dimensions of learners across formal and informal learning settings, drawing on contemporary psychological and educational theory.
Apply contemporary assessment practices
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in contemporary frameworks and tools for assessment in educational and developmental psychology.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology develops specialist knowledge in educational settings, focusing on learning, assessment, wellbeing, and positive change. The qualification emphasises a bicultural and rights-based approach, contemporary assessment, critical application of educational psychology, and is appropriate for education leaders, teachers, educators, and those working with children and youth. Compulsory block workshops at Auckland Campus and distance components provide flexibility for part-time study. Graduates may use this as a pathway to advanced postgraduate study and professional practice in educational and developmental psychology.
Course Content
- Advanced study in contemporary assessment in educational and developmental psychology
- Professional practice in educational and developmental psychology
- Principles, frameworks, competencies, attitudes, and dispositions underpinning professional practice
- Bicultural issues and multicultural approaches
- Professional ethics and leadership
- Accountability and reflective practice
- Rights-based, child voice, and learner empowerment frameworks
- Critical application of educational psychology to community and educational contexts
Entry Requirements
Master’s degree in education, psychology, educational psychology, or a relevant discipline with at least a B+ average
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