How to be an Educational and Developmental Psychologist: From University Applications to Entering the Workforce

Written in a clear and accessible style, this book presents a wealth of practical information to guide the next generation of educational and developmental psychologists in Australia and New Zealand in pursuing a career in the field.

There are over 800 educational and developmental psychologists in Australia, and over 200 educational psychologists in New Zealand, who represent a diverse workforce. Pathways to becoming an educational and developmental psychologist have seen rapid shifts with updated key competencies that prospective educational and developmental psychologists need to be aware of. This book gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of what makes an educational and developmental psychologist and outlines seven steps required to become an endorsed educational and developmental psychologist. Specifically, it offers guidance on understanding the role and its history, tertiary study requirements, registration requirements, professional competencies, skills and attributes needed, work experience, professional associations and member groups, endorsement and supervision requirements, finding work, and starting work. With a primary focus on Australia, each chapter also features a section on the career in New Zealand, with a variety of psychologists sharing their expertise and reflections from their experiences in New Zealand.

This resource is essential reading for students, provisional psychologists, and practising psychologists. At the same time, it provides insights for other educational and health professionals who may work multi-, inter-, or transdisciplinary with educational and developmental psychologists.

Kelly-Ann Allen is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University, Clayton, Australia, and Principal Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.

Chelsea Hyde is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Senior Lecturer, and Course Coordinator of Educational and Developmental Pscychology at the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.

Emily Berger is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.

Joe Coyne is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Course Coordinator of the Postgraduate Professional Training Programs at the School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Simone Gindidis is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Private Practice Director of SavvyPsych, Melbourne, Australia.

Camelia Wilkinson is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Private Practice Director of CW Psychological Services, Melbourne, Australia. She is the current chair of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Zoe A. Morris is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Course Leader of the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (Acting), and Lecturer in Educational Psychology and Counselling at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.

Gerald Wurf is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Educational Psychology at Monash University, Clayton, Australia.