UTM, Psychology (Specialist), Honours Bachelor of Science / STG, Child Study and Education, Master of Arts

UTM Psy (Spec) HBSc / CSE MA: Introduction

Overview

The Combined Degree Program (CDP): UTM, Honours Bachelor of Science, Specialist in Psychology / STG, Child Study and Education, Master of Arts is designed for students interested in studying human development and related areas. Students may apply to study in these areas towards professional training leading to teacher certification.

This CDP permits the completion of both degrees in six years. One full graduate course (1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]) can be counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

For a general description of CDPs, see General Regulations section 1.4.3.

Contact

Honours Bachelor of Science Program, Specialist in Psychology
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga
Prof. Stuart Kamenetsky, Undergraduate Director and Program Advisor
Web: utm.calendar.utoronto.ca/section/Psychology
Email: stuart.kamenetsky@utoronto.ca

Master of Arts Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-arts-child-study-education
Email: cse.program@utoronto.ca

UTM Psy (Spec) HBSc / CSE MA: Application Process and Requirements

Application Process

  • Applicants must apply to the Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) program, the Master of Arts (MA) program, and the CDP.

  • Applicants must gain independent admission to both the HBSc and MA programs before they may be considered for admission to the CDP.

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the HBSc program, the School of Graduate Studies, and the MA program.

Academic Path to Completion

Every CDP involves a specific combination of approved degree programs. The CDP requirements build on those of the two separate degree programs. Each CDP has a unique pattern of academic activity year by year.

Year 1

Progression

  • Undergraduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the Psychology (Specialist), HBSc program.

Specific Requirements

  • 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) toward the HBSc program and degree requirements.

Year 2

Progression

  • Undergraduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the Psychology (Specialist), HBSc program.

Specific Requirements

  • 5.0 FCEs toward the HBSc program and degree requirements.

Year 3

Progression

  • Undergraduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the Psychology (Specialist), HBSc program.

  • Graduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the MA program.

Specific Requirements

  • 5.0 FCEs toward the HBSc program and degree requirements.

  • In the Winter session, students apply to the MA program. Upon conditional acceptance, they may apply to the CDP.

Year 4

Progression

  • Undergraduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the Psychology (Specialist), HBSc program.

Specific Requirements

5.0 FCEs as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs toward the HBSc program and degree requirements.

  • 1.0 FCE in MA elective courses in the spring and summer between Year 3 and Year 4; this will be counted toward the overall requirements of the HBSc and MA degree requirements. This 1.0 FCE is chosen from among master's-level courses in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development. Students without an undergraduate course in child development must take APD1201H as an elective.

  • Upon degree conferral, students apply to the MA program in order to lift conditions of admission.

Years 5 and 6

Progression

  • Remaining graduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the MA program.

Specific Requirements