What is an Educational Psychology?
Educational psychology is the study of how people learn, including teaching methods, instructional processes, and individual differences in learning. It explores the cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social influences on the learning process.
Educational psychologists use this understanding of how people learn to develop instructional strategies and help students succeed in school.
Where Can I Study Educational Psychology In South Africa
Stellenbosch University
University of Johannesburg
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Pretoria
University of Witwaterstrand
University of Zululand
What do you need to be an educational psychologist in South Africa?
Accredited Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) degree on level 8 with Psychology or accredited Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) degree on NQF level 7 with Psychology as a major and recognized Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
The recognition of prior learning (RPL) is within the ambit of higher education institutions.
How long does it take to study educational psychology in South Africa?
As far as professional qualifications are concerned, you will need five years of full-time formal education in Psychology to register as an educational psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
How much does an educational psychologist cost in South Africa?
Fees
- Individual and Play therapy: R900 per session (50 minutes)
- Psycho-educational Assessment or Concession/Accommodation Assessments: R5000.
- School Readiness Assessment: R6000.
How difficult is it to get into a Master for psychology in South Africa?
Perhaps it is because it is such a highly competitive degree. In South Africa, most universities enroll around 300 students for first-year psychology courses. Of those, only around 50 get selected into honors and only 8 for clinical masters.
How much is an educational psychologist assessment in South Africa?
Assessments take a long time.
As psychologists, we bill according to time and therefore this needs to be factored into the total cost of the assessment. The average psychologist charges between R750 and R1200 per hour so you can understand why the cost accumulates.