Applied Psychology and Human Development

APHD: Introduction

Faculty Affiliation

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

Degree Programs

Child Study and Education

MA

  • Field:
    • Practice-Based Inquiry in Psychology and Educational Practice

EdD
The next intake for this program will be Fall 2025. Applications for the 2025-26 admissions cycle are set to open in early October 2024.

  • Emphases:
    • Early Learning and Early Years;
    • Mental Health and Wellbeing;
    • Special Education

Counselling and Clinical Psychology

MA

  • Fields:
    • Clinical and Counselling Psychology — offered by the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, OISE, St. George campus;
    • Clinical Psychology — offered by the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

PhD

  • Fields:
    • Clinical and Counselling Psychology — offered by the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, OISE, St. George campus;
    • Clinical Psychology — offered by the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Counselling Psychology

MEd

  • Fields:
    • Counselling and Psychotherapy;
    • Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology
      • Dual degree program: MEd (University of Toronto) / MAP (Zhejiang University);
      • Dual degree program: MEd (University of Toronto) / MMed (China Medical University);
      • Dual degree program: MEd (University of Toronto) / MSc (China Medical University)
    • Guidance and Counselling

EdD

  • Fields:
    • Counselling and Psychotherapy
    • School Psychology

Developmental Psychology and Education

MA, MEd, and PhD

  • Emphases:
    • Early Learning (PhD, flexible-time only); admissions have been administratively suspended
    • Program Evaluation (MEd only)

School and Clinical Child Psychology

MA and PhD

Combined Degree Programs

Collaborative Specializations

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

Overview

Guided by the highest standards of scholarship and a commitment to equity and social justice, students and faculty in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development examine major issues in education, human development, applied psychology and professional practice, answering the critical questions that create action in the professional practice of the hundreds of thousands of teachers, researchers, counsellors, clinical and school psychologists, psychotherapists, professionals, policy makers, leaders, and influencers who are part of the OISE community worldwide.

All programs in the department commence in September.

Contact and Address

Admissions

Initial inquiries regarding admission to graduate studies in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development should be made directly to:

Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/registrar-students
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca
Tel: (416) 978-4300
Fax: (416) 323-9964

Registrar's Office and Student Experience
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
University of Toronto
252 Bloor Street West, Room 8-225
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6
Canada

Programs

Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd
Email: oise.aphd@utoronto.ca

Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
University of Toronto
252 Bloor Street West, 9th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6
Canada

APHD: Graduate Faculty

Full Members

Andrade, Brendan - PhD
Ansloos, Jeffrey - PhD
Brian, Jessica - BA, MA, PhD
Chen, Becky - BA, MEd, MA, PhD
Chen, Charles - BA, MEd, MA, PhD
Deacon, Helene - BS, PhD, PhD
Ducharme, Joseph - BA, MPsy, PhD
Ferrari, Michel - BA, MA, PhD
Ganea, Patricia - BA, PhD
Geva, Esther - BA, MA, PhD
Gillis, Roy - BSc, MA, PhD
Goldstein, Abby - BA, MA, PhD (Chair and Graduate Chair)
Haltigan, John - BA, MA, PhD
Hamza, Chloe - BA, MA, PhD
Hawes, Zachary - PhD
Jang, Eunice Eunhee - BA, MA, PhD
Jenkins, Jennifer - BA, MA, PhD
Lee, Kang - BSc, MEd, PhD
Martinussen, Rhonda - BE, MEd, PhD
McCready, Lance - BA, MA, PhD
Moodley, Roy - BA, MA, PhD
Moss, Joan - BA, MA, PhD
O'Sullivan, Julia - BA, MA, PhD
Pelletier, Janette - AB, BE, MEd, PhD
Penner, Melanie - MD
Perlman, Michal - BA, MA, PhD
Peterson-Badali, Michele - BA, MA, PhD
Pyle, Angela - BEd, BA, MEd, PhD
Schmuckler, Mark - BA, PhD
Schneider, Margaret - BA, MA, PhD
Scott, Katreena - BA, MA, PhD
Skilling, Tracey - BA, MASc, PhD
Slotta, James - BS, MPsy, PhD
Stermac, Lana - BSc, MA, PhD
Stewart, Suzanne - BA, MA, PhD
Volpe, Richard - BA, MA, PhD
Wade, Mark - PhD
Watson, Jeanne - PhD
Wiener, Judith - BA, MEd, PhD
Willows, Dale - PhD
Woodruff, Earl - MA, PhD

Members Emeriti

Corter, Carl M. - BA, PhD
Oatley, Keith - BA, PhD

Associate Members

Augimeri, Leena - BA, MEd, PhD
Azimi-Bolourian, Mahshid - PhD
Bedard, Anne-Claude - BSc, MSc, PhD
Brant, Jennifer - BA, MEd, PhD
Cleovoulou, Yiola - BA, BEd, MA, PhD
Crawford, Allison - BSc, MA, MD, PhD
Goodman, Deborah - BA, MSW, DSW
Hampton, Rosalind - BFA, MA, PhD
Hidi, Suzanne - BA, MA, PhD
Ivers, Noah - MD
Ji, Feng - BS, MS, MA, MA, PhD
Katz, Steven - BA, MEd, PhD
Lo, Hung-Tat - MBBS
Patel, Mitesh - BSc, MD
Plamondon, Andre - BA, PhD
Richter, Peggy - MD
Silver, Judith - BSc, PhD
Sloan, Matthew - MSc, MD
Slonim, Naomi - BA, MA, PhD
Tuck, Eve - BA, PhD
Ulanova, Olga - PhD
Vervaeke, John - BSc, BA, MA, PhD
Wnuk, Susan - DipEd, BA, AM, PhD

APHD: Child Study and Education MA Courses

Year 1 Required Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD1226HFoundations in Inquiry and Data-Based Decision Making
Child Study and the Science of Learning
Education Seminar I: Professional Practice, Critical Pedagogies, and Social Studies
Introduction to Curriculum I: Core Areas
Teaching Practicum
Adaptive Instruction: Students, Systems, and Supports
Plus
Three elective half courses to be completed during the Spring/Summer session.
Plus
Full-year religious education course (if interested in teaching in the Roman Catholic separate school board). This course does not count towards the Child Study and Education program requirements. There is a separate fee. Students interested in this option should contact the OISE Continuing and Professional Learning Office for course enrolment information.

Note: Students without an undergraduate course credit in child development must take APD1201H Child and Adolescent Development as one of their electives.

Year 2 Required Courses

Registration in Year 2 is contingent upon successful completion of all Year 1 work.

Academic Session

Course CodeCourse Title
Language and Literacy: Understanding, Assessment, and Instruction
Mathematics Learning and Instruction
Arts Curriculum and Critical Pedagogies for Cross-Curricular Teaching
APD2222HProfessional Practice: Enacting a Research-Informed Learning Cycle
APD2223H
Professional Practice: Developing the Skills of Critical Friendship

Internship Session

Course CodeCourse Title
Education Seminar II: Current Issues in Teaching and Learning
Teaching Internship

In addition, students must demonstrate knowledge of the Acts and Regulations respecting education in Ontario (addressed in APD2202H).

French as a Second Language Qualification Courses

  • Eligible students registered in the Primary/Junior division who, in addition to an Ontario Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification, wish to pursue the French as a Second Language (FSL) qualification, must successfully complete the following requirements:
    • Pass an OISE French Proficiency Test prior to completing the following two courses.
    • Complete both CTL7200H Curriculum and Teaching in French as a Second Language — Primary/Junior and CTL3204H L’immersion française: enseignement et recherches within the elective space.
    • Complete one practicum placement in a French classroom following successful completion of the French Proficiency Test and both CTL7200H and CTL3204H.

Recommended Elective Courses

Depending on their career goals, students may wish to select courses and placements to focus on particular areas:

Special Education

Students planning a career in special needs education may consider Special Education as a focused area of study. Such students are strongly encouraged to complete two recommended Special Education electives beyond their core foundation course (APD2270Y).

Early Childhood

Students interested in kindergarten programs may consider Early Childhood as a focused area of study. Such students are strongly encouraged to complete one or more recommended Early Childhood elective course plus an internship in a kindergarten class.

Course List

Not all courses are offered every year. Please review the course schedule on the Registrar’s Office and Student Experience website.

Course CodeCourse Title
Child and Adolescent Development
Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in AP&HD
Psychological Foundations of Early Development and Education
Foundations of Proactive Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention in Children
Foundations in Inquiry and Data-Based Decision Making
APD1249HSocial-Emotional Development and Applications
Child Abuse: Intervention and Prevention
APD1258HSpatial Thinking and STEAM Education
APD1271HPerspectives on Executive Functions in Education: From Theory to Practice
Play and Education
APD1276HMaximizing Learning: Understanding How Individuals and Groups Learn Best
APD1280HSymbolic Development and Learning
APD1286HFoundations of Literacy Development for School Age Children
Technology, Psychology, and Play
Assessing School-Aged Language Learners
APD1298HImagination, Reasoning, and Learning
Major Research Paper
Child Study and the Science of Learning
Education Seminar I: Professional Practice, Critical Pedagogies, and Social Studies
Education Seminar II: Current Issues in Teaching and Learning
Introduction to Curriculum l: Core Areas
Language and Literacy: Understanding, Assessment, and Instruction
Mathematics Learning and Instruction
Arts Curriculum and Critical Pedagogies for Cross-Curricular Teaching
Teaching Practicum
Teaching Internship
APD2222HProfessional Practice: Enacting a Research-Informed Learning Cycle
APD2223HProfessional Practice: Developing the Skills of Critical Friendship
APD2232HConsultation Skill Development for Educators
APD2270YAdaptive Instruction: Students, Systems, and Supports
Technology for Adaptive Instruction and Special Education
Interpretation of Educational Research
Reading and Writing Difficulties
APD3303HAdvanced Study of Tools and Research Methods for Investigating Problems of Practice: Data-Driven Research for Decision-Making
APD3305HSystems and Organizational Change
APD5000H to APD5050HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level
APD6000H to APD6016HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Doctoral Level

Individual Reading and Research Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD2252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Master's Level

APHD: Child Study and Education EdD Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD3201HQualitative Research Methods in Human Development and Applied Psychology (RM)
APD3202HA Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM)
Issues in Child Study and Education: Research, Policy, and Problems of Practice (RM)
Advanced Study of Critical Issues in Special Education, Mental Health, and Child Security
APD3303H
Advanced Study of Tools and Research Methods for Investigating Problems of Practice: Data-Driven Research for Decision-Making
Research Proposal Development (RM)
APD3305HSystems and Organizational Change
JOI1288HIntermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM)
JOI3228HMixed Methods Research Design in Social Sciences (RM)

APHD: Counselling and Clinical Psychology MA and PhD; Field: Clinical and Counselling Psychology Courses

Not all courses are offered every year. Please review the course schedule on the Registrar’s Office and Student Experience website.

Course CodeCourse Title
APD1202HTheories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I
Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
Cognitive and Personality Theory and Assessment
Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy
Couples Counselling
APD1260HFamily Therapy
Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Research Methods for Clinical and Counselling Psychology (RM)
APD1267HEmotion-Focused Therapy
APD1270HTrauma Informed Interventions
A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM)
Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology
Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar
Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology
Psychodiagnostic Systems
APD3261HClinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum
Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
APD5000H to APD5050HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level
APD6000H to APD6016HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Doctoral Level
JOI1287HIntroduction to Applied Statistics (RM)
JOI1288HIntermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM)
JOI3048HIntermediate Statistics in Educational Research: Multiple Regression Analysis (RM)

Individual Reading and Research Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD2252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Master’s Level
APD3252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Doctoral Level

APHD: Counselling Psychology MEd and EdD; Fields: Counselling and Psychotherapy; Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology; Guidance and Counselling; School Psychology Courses

Not all courses are offered every year. Please review the course schedule on the Registrar’s Office and Student Experience website.

Course CodeCourse Title
APD1202HTheories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I
Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
Counselling Topics in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Diversity
Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy
Couples Counselling
Fostering Black Mental Health from Childhood to Emerging Adulthood Through Anti-Racist Practices
APD1232HMindfulness Interventions in Counselling and Psychotherapy
APD1235HTechnology, Play, and Social Media in Adolescence
Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Practicum in Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual Reading and Research in Counselling Psychology: Master's Level
APD1260HFamily Therapy
Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Educational and Psychological Testing for Counselling
Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work
APD1267HEmotion-Focused Therapy
Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood
APD1270HTrauma Informed Interventions
APD1271HPerspectives on Executive Functions in Education: From Theory to Practice
APD1277HGlobal Indigenous Healing in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Cognitive Therapy
APD1282HIntroduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology
APD1283HPeer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health
Indigenous Studies in Mental Health and Disability Justice
APD1302HTheories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II
APD1902HTheories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context
APD2286HGlobal Indigenous Healing in Counselling and Psychotherapy
APD2291HIntroduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology
Interpretation of Educational Research
APD2298HPeer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health
APD3115HResearch Proseminar in Counselling and Psychotherapy
APD3116HProseminar ll: Practice-Based Research in School and Counselling Psychology
APD3160HAdvanced Family Therapy
APD3163HAdvanced Multicultural Counselling and Psychotherapy
APD3178HAdvanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM)
Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar
Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
APD3260HPsychodiagnostic Systems
APD3261HClinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum
Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
EdD Internship
Additional PhD Practicum
APD3401HAssessment with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families
APD3402HIntervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families
APD3403HEdD Internship in School Psychology
APD5000H to APD5050HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level
APD6000H to APD6016HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Doctoral Level
JOI3228HMixed Methods Research Design in Social Sciences (RM)
JOI3229HMeta-Analysis for Research in Psychology and Education (RM)
JOI6000HAdvanced Quantitative Research Methods Courses

Individual Reading and Research Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD2252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Master's Level
APD3252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Doctoral Level

APHD: Developmental Psychology and Education MA, MEd, and PhD Courses

Not all courses are offered every year. Please review the course schedule on the Registrar’s Office and Student Experience website.

Course CodeCourse Title
Foundations of Human Development and Education
Child and Adolescent Development
APD1206HMind, Brain, and Instruction
Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in Human Development and Applied Psychology
APD1210HResearch Practicum (RM)
Psychological Foundations of Early Development and Education
Basics to Program Evaluation in Social Sciences
APD1213HPsychology and Education of Students with ADHD
Foundations of Proactive Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention in Children
APD1230HWell-being and Education
APD1231HMindful Self-Compassion for Educators
APD1233HCognitive Development and Applications
APD1235HTechnology, Play, and Social Media in Adolescence
APD1236HDevelopmental Psychopathology
APD1241HOutcomes of Early Education and Child Care
APD1249HSocial-Emotional Development and Applications
APD1250HProgram Evaluation Practicum
Child Abuse: Intervention and Prevention
APD1257HChild Development and Personal History
APD1258HSpatial Thinking and STEAM Education
APD1271HPerspectives on Executive Functions in Education: From Theory to Practice
Play and Education
APD1273HPsychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
APD1274HLearning to Learn: Bridging Theory and Practice
APD1276HMaximizing Learning: Understanding How Individuals and Groups Learn Best
APD1280HSymbolic Development and Learning
APD1281HEducation Exceptionalities, Special Education, and Adaptive Instruction
APD1285HPsychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities
APD1286HFoundations of Literacy Development for School Age Children
APD1290HIndigenous Studies in Mental Health and Disability Justice
Instrument Design and Analysis (RM)
Technology, Psychology, and Play
APD1295HAdolescent Mental Health: An Examination of Risk and Resilience
Assessing School-Aged Language Learners
APD1297HMental Health in the Classroom: How Educators Can Help Our Most Vulnerable Students
APD1298HImagination, Reasoning, and Learning
Technology for Adaptive Instruction and Special Education
Interpretation of Educational Research
Reading and Writing Difficulties
Research Pro-seminar in Human Development and Applied Psychology
APD3201HQualitative Research Methods in Human Development and Applied Psychology (RM)
APD3202HA Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM)
APD3209HApplied Machine Learning (RM)
APD3305HSystems and Organizational Change
APD5000H to APD5050HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level
APD6000H to APD6016HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Doctoral Level
JOI1287HIntroduction to Applied Statistics (RM)
JOI1288HIntermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM)

Individual Reading and Research Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD2252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Master's Level
Individual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Doctoral Level

APHD: School and Clinical Child Psychology MA and PhD Courses

Not all courses are offered every year. Please review the course schedule on the Registrar’s Office and Student Experience website.

Course CodeCourse Title
Ethical Issues in Applied Psychology
APD1207HCounselling Topics in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Diversity
Psychological Assessment of School-Aged Children
Psychoeducational Assessment
Foundations of Proactive Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention in Children
Seminar and Practicum in School-Based Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention
APD1222HApproaches to Psychotherapy-Lifespan
APD1228HCouples Counselling
APD1233HCognitive Development and Applications
Developmental Psychopathology
APD1245H
Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy
APD1251HReading in a Second Language
Child Abuse: Intervention and Prevention
APD1257HChild Development and Personal History
APD1271HPerspectives on Executive Functions in Education: From Theory to Practice
Psychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities
APD1290HIndigenous Studies in Mental Health and Disability Justice
Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention
APD1295HAdolescent Mental Health: An Examination of Risk and Resilience
A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM)
Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Children's Problems
Approaches to Psychotherapy with Children, Youth, and Families
Advanced Proactive Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions
Psychodynamic Bases of Therapy
Advanced Social and Emotional Assessment Techniques
Seminar and Practicum in Clinical Assessment and Intervention
Internship in School and Clinical Child Psychology
Additional PhD Practicum in Assessment and Intervention
Psychodiagnostic Systems
Developmental Neuropsychology
APD5000H to APD5050HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level
APD6000H to APD6016HSpecial Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Doctoral Level
Assessment and Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families
JOI1287HIntroduction to Applied Statistics (RM)
JOI1288HIntermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM)

Individual Reading and Research Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
APD2252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Master's Level
APD3252HIndividual Reading and Research in Human Development and Applied Psychology: Doctoral Level