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Master of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching)

Degree Code: LC044

Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching)

Degree Code: LF028

Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching)

Degree Code: LG005

Course overview

The Master of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching) is an articulated postgraduate program which teaches the applied science of  human  performance  enhancement  and  coaching. This program provides students with a sound grounding in  the  theoretical  and  methodological  aspects  of  coaching  and coaching psychology as an applied positive psychology, and teaches fundamental applied coaching skills.

Admission Requirements

Students should have either a 3-year Psychology degree or a 3-year degree in a cognate discipline with a major in areas such as (but not limited to) arts, humanities, business, science or law. At least two years relevant employment experience is required. Relevant  work  experience  may  include  counselling, experience in  organisational  learning  and  development, management experience, employment in applied psychology settings, professional coaching or other areas directly related to coaching.
 

Course outcomes

This program is designed to provide graduates with the key theoretical understandings and the core skills necessary to work as a coach in a wide range of settings. Graduates of this course will be equipped to work in the scientist-practitioner or scholar-practitioner model, and can expect to find employment as human performance consultants and personal, workplace or executive coaches in industry, in the human resources field or in private practice

Specialist Streams

There are two specialist streams: Executive and Workplace Coaching, and Health Coaching. Students may also  take a Generalist coaching stream. Graduates of the MAppSci (Psych.Coach)  who have completed the 12 credit point unit PSYC5015 Research Project are eligible to apply for admission to a research degree (Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy). Students may also complete a generalist stream with a focus on Applied Positive Psychology.