Frequently asked question
Q How can a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree student contribute to MEPS?
A With a student membership, students can participate as volunteers for events and/or ongoing tasks under MEPS.
Q What is the role of an Educational Psychologist?
A Educational Psychologists help assess and support children and young people whose learning and developmental paths have deviated from the expected norms and have resulted in delays or distress in the individual’s learning and socio-emotional functioning in educational settings. Educational psychologists work at the individual, group and/or whole-school level, as well as collaboratively with families, teachers and other professionals. Other settings that Educational Psychologists work in in Singapore include Social Service Agencies, Mainstream, international and special schools, hospitals and private clinics. The populations they serve range from preschoolers to adult learners.
The professional training of an Educational Psychologist therefore encompasses the study of psychological principles and theories on learning and developmental, assessment and diagnosis, academic and socio-emotional intervention techniques, and case management and support for clients, at the post-graduate level (at least a Master in Educational Psychology). Educational psychologists are also required to complete a period of supervised clinical practicum as part of their training.
Q Do I need to be Malaysian to be registered in MEPS?
A No, everyone is welcome to be part of the MEPS community. For further information about the membership categories please refer to the MEPS membership category on the website.
Q What do I need to do to register with MEPS?
A You need to submit a completed application along with all the relevant supporting documents. Applications are available on our website.
Q How will I be notified of my Registration status?
A Successful applicants will be notified by email followed by post. They will receive the following:
MEPS registration number
Effective period of the registration
Membership card (Soft copy)
Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification by email only. Details concerning what they must do to be approved for registration will be provided in the email.
Q What is the career path for Education Psychology majors?
A Education psychologist can work as an academician, a researcher, a trainer, a consultant, a teacher, and/or practitioners. It depends on the job opportunities, and skill sets they possess.
Q Can Educational Psychologist conduct assessments ?
A Yes, if the Educational Psychologist have received proper training on how to conduct the particular psychoeducational assessment.