Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology – PGDipEdDevPsych
Psychology
A course by
Massey University
A 1-year (full-time) internship-based diploma preparing you for registration as an educational psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, focusing on supervised professional psychological practice in education and development.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Supervised Professional Practice
Demonstrate effective professional psychological practice within education settings under supervision, including casework with individuals, groups, and systems.
Evidence-Based Practice
Apply evidence-based approaches to intervention and assessment in education and developmental psychology, and document professional practice within a competency portfolio.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology is an internship-based qualification for those who wish to become educational psychologists. It blends cultural, relational, and bicultural pedagogy with supervised professional practice. Graduates are eligible for registration as an educational psychologist under the Education Scope of Practice with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. The programme is delivered by distance learning with compulsory in-person workshops. Students gain understanding of modern educational psychology, evidence-based interventions, professional competencies, and leadership.
Course Content
- Internship in a university-approved organisation (e.g., Ministry of Education, RTLB service, Explore Specialist Advice)
- Supervised full-time casework across early childhood, primary, and adolescent educational contexts
- Development of professional competencies in educational psychology
- Cultural and bicultural pedagogy embedding Mātauranga Māori
- Evidence-based practice and portfolio development
- Professional leadership and research application
- Critical professional reflection
Entry Requirements
B+ average over a completed Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, or Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology (or equivalent)
Build towards these roles
Registered educational psychologist (Aotearoa New Zealand)Educational psychologist roles in schools and government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Education, RTLB service)Opportunities as registered psychologist overseas (Australia, UK, etc.)Leadership and assessment roles in education and learning support
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