MAppPsy - Community Psychology as a second subject
Specified Programme
Applications for the 2023 intake of the Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology (PGDipPracPsych) have closed. Apply now for 2024. Entry is competitive and places in the programme are limited. Note that applications for 2024 entry will not be considered until October 2023.
Applications for the 2023 intake of the Master of Applied Psychology (MAppPsy) close on 1 November.
Studying for your Master of Applied Psychology at the University of Waikato allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of one of two key areas of applied psychology.
Community psychology as an applied social science encourages inter-disciplinary approaches to learning, including sociology, community development, education and the policy sciences. Community psychologists contribute their expertise in a number of health and social services to encourage healthy people and communities. They develop, support and evaluate interventions that enhance health outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities.
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Key information
| Entry Requirements: | Refer to the programme regulations. |
|---|---|
| Years: | 1-2 years |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $8,056 - $8,888 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $38,915 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Community Psychologist
- Community Programme Coordinator
- Team leader for disabilities support agency
- Kaiwhakahaere (Iwi Liaison Policy Analyst)
- Consumer Participation Coordinator
- Social Development Manager
- Māori Research Advisor
- Health Promoter
- Social Development
- Relationships Manager
- Independent Researcher and Evaluator
- Public Health Evaluation Support
- Policy Analyst
- Private Practitioner
- Research Scientist
- Experimental Psychologist
- Child Protection
- Case Manager
- Education and Development
- Human Factors Consultant
- Addictions Counsellor
- Service Planner
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Undergraduate Papers
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Undergraduate papers taught within the School of Psychology that will provide potential community psychology students with a strong theoretical basis for moving into graduate study in this field include:
Community Psychology Programme Associates
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Community Psychology Programme Associates are experienced practitioners of community psychology who are willing and able to contribute to the training and mentoring of graduate students and, in a general sense, to represent the profession's interest in decision-making within the programme.
Current programme associates are:
- Danielle Diamond, MAppPsy(Comm) Waik, PGDipPracPsych(Comm) Waik, Clinical Audit and Evaluation Leader, CMH DHB Mental Health and Addictions
- Debbie Goodwin, MSW Massey, PGDipPracPsych(Comm) Waik, Independent Researcher / Evaluator, DBZ Consultancy Ltd
Email: [email protected] - P. Ruth Buckingham, BA Massey. MSocSc. PGDipPsych(Com) Waik. JP, Manager, Social and Economic Science, Waikato Regional Council. Registered Community Psychologist.
Email: [email protected] - Jacqueline Henry, MSocSc(Hons), PGDipPsych(Com) Waik. Social Scientist, Social and Economic Science, Waikato Regional Council.
Email: [email protected] - Ingrid Huygens, MA Auck. DipPsych(Com), PhD Waik. Director, Workwise Associates, National Coordinator, Tangata Tiriti Treaty People Education Project, Registered Community Psychologist.
Email: [email protected] - Patricia Te Wairere Ahiahi Young, BSocSc, MSocSc, PGDipPsych(Com) Waik. PhD Vic. Independent Research-Evaluation, Rotorua. Registered Community Psychologist.
Email: [email protected] - Janelle Fisher BSocSc, MSocSc, PGDipPracPsych(Comm), Waik. Quality Practice Leader, Interactionz, Registered Community Psychologist.
Email: [email protected] - Roxahn Hanes BSc South Carolina MSocSc PGDipPsych(Com) Waik. Manager Psychology & Counselling Service, St Peter's School.
Email: [email protected] - Sherida Davy, MSocSc Waik, PGDipPracPsych(Comm) Waik, Consumer Participation Coordinator, BOP DHB Mental Health and Addiction Service
- Hayley Lord, MHSM Massey, PGDipPracPsych(Comm) Waik, Quality Improvement Consultant, Kawakawa Group Hamilton.
Email: [email protected]
Academic Staff
- Dr Bridgette Masters-Awatere
Associate Professor; Community Psychology Graduate Programme Convenor - Dr Ottilie Stolte
Senior Lecturer
Contacts
Programme Administrator
Phone: +64 7 838 4032
Email: [email protected]