Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree (usually a four-year degree) with the equivalent of a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.

• Applicants are also expected to have experience working with groups of children, preferably in responsible positions.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission.

• A satisfactory vulnerable sector screening (VSS) police check is required prior to having direct contact with students. Without proof of a satisfactory VSS, schools will not allow teacher education candidates to participate in practice teaching.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 11.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including practicum placements and an internship as follows:

  • Year 1 — 7.0 FCEs as follows:

    • APD2200Y Child Study and the Science of Learning.

    • APD2201Y Education Seminar I: Professional Practice, Critical Pedagogies, and Social Studies.

    • APD2210Y Introduction to Curriculum I: Core Areas.

    • APD2220Y Teaching Practicum.

    • APD2270Y Adaptive Instruction: Students, Systems, and Supports.

    • APD1226H Foundations in Inquiry and Data-Based Decision Making.

    • 1.5 elective FCEs (equivalent to three half courses) chosen from among master's-level courses in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development and, in some cases, other departments; to be completed during the Spring (May/June) and Summer (July/August) sessions.

    • Students without an undergraduate course in child development must take APD1201H Child and Adolescent Development as an elective.

    • 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.

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

  • Year 2 — 4.0 FCEs as follows:

    • APD2211H Language and Literacy: Understanding, Assessment, and Instruction.

    • APD2212H Mathematics Learning and Instruction.

    • APD2214H Arts Curriculum and Critical Pedagogies for Cross-Curricular Teaching.

    • APD2221Y Teaching Internship.

    • APD2222H Professional Practice: Enacting a Research-Informed Learning Cycle, taken during the internship session of Year 2.

    • APD2223H Professional Practice: Developing the Skills of Critical Friendship, taken during the academic session of Year 2.

    • APD2202H Education Seminar II: Current Issues in Teaching and Learning, taken during the internship session of Year 2.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below. Please note that applicants will be accepted into this degree program every other year.

• A master’s degree: an MA or MEd degree in Education (for example, Master of Arts in Child Study and Education, Master of Education degree, Master of Teaching degree) with high academic standing (equivalent to a B+ or better) from a recognized university. Applicants with master’s degrees in other disciplines may be eligible to apply for admission, but may have to complete additional courses in developmental psychology and/or child study.

• Letter of Intent: applicants must submit a well-written letter of intent in which they highlight their research interests, provide some insight into the problem of practice they are currently wishing to address, and describe their professional experiences and how these relate to their research interests and proposed problem of practice.

• Normally applicants will have in-depth work experience (i.e., normally a minimum of 3 years of current or recent work experience) in an education-related field within a school or community setting. They should be able to identify how their work environment would be able to support and facilitate their research related to their problem of practice, which is a major outcome of this degree.

• A letter from an employer supporting the potential candidate’s goals and ability to conduct their applied research within the school or community setting is required.

• Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master’s degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP) or Major Research Paper (MRP). Applicants who do not have a QRP or MRP must provide a writing sample that highlights their ability to write clearly and analytically about issues in education and/or child study. Examples include a single authored master’s-level course paper, a policy document, or a professional publication.

• An interview may be required prior to admission.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD3301H Issues in Child Study and Education: Research, Policy, and Problems of Practice (RM).

  • APD3302H 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.

  • APD3304H Research Proposal Development (RM).

  • Two half courses (1.0 FCE) from one of the three emphases: 1) Early Learning and Early Years; 2) Mental Health and Wellbeing; or 3) Special Education. See details on each emphasis below.

  • Research Methods course (select from the list of available research methods courses).

  • APD3305H Systems and Organizational Change.

• Students will have successfully reached candidacy once their thesis committee is formed and formal approval of the thesis proposal has been given by the committee.

• The thesis (Dissertation in Practice) is the culminating component of the Doctor of Education degree in Child Study and Education that shall include an identification and investigation of a problem of practice, the application of theory and research to problems of practice and/or policy and a design for implementation of ideas arising. Specifically, the thesis (Dissertation in Practice) consists of original research in the form of a written proposal or plan for innovative and impactful educational policy, guideline, advocacy, development project, or activism within an education-related field, aimed at improving practice at local, regional, national, or international levels.

• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous, full-time registration and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (Dissertation in Practice), are completed.

• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or any appropriate bachelor's degree that would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in research methods and 0.5 FCE in statistics. It is expected that students will have completed 1.0 FCE at the third- or fourth-year level in each of three core areas of general psychology:

  • biological bases of behaviour (for example, physiological psychology, comparative psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology);

  • cognitive/affective bases of behaviour (for example, learning, sensation, perception, cognition, thinking, motivation, emotion); and

  • social bases of behaviour (for example, social psychology; cultural, ethnic, and group processes; sex roles; organizational and systems theory).

Students who are missing courses in these core content areas will be required to complete additional courses during the MA or PhD degrees.

• A standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the final year.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 4.5 FCEs as follows:

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I.

  • APD1203Y Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (500 hours of practicum). MA students will attend a minimum of three colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD1203Y.

  • APD1208Y Cognitive and Personality Theory and Assessment.

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy (or an equivalent course).

  • APD1263H Research Methods for Clinical and Counselling Psychology (RM).

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM).

• Master's thesis.

• Full-time option: Full-time, on-campus study is required from September to April, which represents the Fall and Winter sessions. Normally, 1.5 FCEs are taken in each of the Fall and Winter sessions and a maximum of 1.0 FCE in the Summer session. Under this option, it is expected that all degree requirements will be completed within two years.

• Part-time option (for 2024-25 and further extension to the 2025-26 academic year, admissions to the part-time option have been administratively suspended): For this option, students can register as part-time students at the beginning of their program. However, they will be required to register as full-time students for one year of the program. In this option, students will normally take 1.0 FCE annually during the beginning of their program and 1.5 FCEs in each of the Fall and Winter sessions in their year of full-time study. Once they have begun their last required course, they must register continuously and pay the part-time fees until all degree requirements have been completed. Under this option, it is expected that all degree requirements will be completed within two to three years, up to a maximum of six years.

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or any appropriate bachelor's degree that would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in research methods and 0.5 FCE in statistics, with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the final year. It is expected that students will have completed 1.0 FCE at the third- or fourth-year level in each of three core areas of general psychology:

  • biological bases of behaviour (for example, physiological psychology; comparative psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology);

  • cognitive/affective bases of behaviour (for example, learning, sensation, perception, cognition, thinking, motivation, emotion); and

  • social bases of behaviour (for example, social psychology; cultural, ethnic, and group processes; sex roles; organizational and systems theory).

Students who are missing courses in these areas may be required to complete additional courses during the degree.

• A University of Toronto MA degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology with a grade of A– or better, or its equivalent. However, if the master's program was not equivalent to the U of T MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, the student will be required to take additional courses to receive equivalent training.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 FCEs as follows:

  • 2.5 FCEs in Counselling and Psychotherapy:

    • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar;

    • APD3217Y Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (600-hour practicum); and APD3268Y Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1,600-hour internship — arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training). PhD students will attend a minimum of six colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD3268Y.

  • 1.0 FCE in Psychology Measurement/Assessment and Diagnosis:

    • APD3225H Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology; and

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems.

  • 0.5 FCE in Supervision and Consultation:

    • APD3261H Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum.

  • 1.0 FCE in Advanced Research Methods:

    • APD3202H A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM); and

    • An advanced-level statistics course (in consultation with supervisors). Courses can be drawn from those offered at OISE or other Faculties with the permission of the instructor.

  • 0.5 FCE in History and Systems Psychology:

    • APD3204H Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

• Comprehensive examination: In addition to normal course requirements, students will complete two comprehensive components. First, a manuscript for publication and presentation at a peer review conference, normally in Year 1 of the program. Second, students will be examined systematically in general psychology and in professional psychology. The examination will normally be taken at the end of Year 2 of full-time study.

• Doctoral dissertation: All students must develop, complete, and defend in a Doctoral Final Oral Examination a doctoral dissertation supervised by a full-time member of the Counselling and Clinical Psychology faculty. The content of such dissertation research may address theoretical issues applicable to clinical and counselling concerns and practice, relate to the development of programs in a variety of educational or applied settings, or in some other way contribute to the development and practice of clinical and counselling psychology.

• Students must register continuously and pay the full-time fee until all degree requirements have been fulfilled.

• Students cannot transfer between the full-time and flexible-time PhD options.

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

For 2024-25 and further extension to the 2025-26 academic year, admissions to the flexible-time PhD option have been administratively suspended.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or any appropriate bachelor's degree that would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in research methods and 0.5 FCE in statistics, with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the final year. It is expected that students will have completed 1.0 FCE at the third- or fourth-year level in each of three core areas of general psychology:

  • biological bases of behaviour (for example, physiological psychology; comparative psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology);

  • cognitive/affective bases of behaviour (for example, learning, sensation, perception, cognition, thinking, motivation, emotion); and

  • social bases of behaviour (for example, social psychology; cultural, ethnic, and group processes; sex roles; organizational and systems theory).

Students who are missing courses in these areas may be required to complete additional courses during the degree.

• A University of Toronto MA degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology with a grade of A– or better, or its equivalent. However, if the master's program was not equivalent to the U of T MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, the student will be required to take additional courses to receive equivalent training.

• Applicants to the flexible-time PhD option are accepted under the same admission requirements as applicants to the full-time PhD option; the exception is that applicants must demonstrate that they are currently employed, and active professionals engaged in activities relevant to their proposed program of study.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 FCEs as follows:

  • 2.5 FCEs in Counselling and Psychotherapy:

    • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar;

    • APD3217Y Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (600-hour practicum); and APD3268Y Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1,600-hour internship — arrangements must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services). PhD students will attend a minimum of six colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD3268Y.

  • 1.0 FCE in Psychology Measurement/Assessment and Diagnosis:

    • APD3225H Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology; and

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems.

  • 0.5 FCE in Supervision and Consultation:

    • APD3261H Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum.

  • 1.0 FCE in Advanced Research Methods:

    • APD3202H A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM); and

    • An advanced-level statistics course (in consultation with supervisors). Courses can be drawn from those offered at OISE or other Faculties with the permission of the instructor.

  • 0.5 FCE in History and Systems Psychology (if not already satisfied by the completion of a third- or fourth-year undergraduate psychology course in this area):

    • APD3204H Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

• Comprehensive examination: In addition to normal course requirements, students will complete two comprehensive components. First, a manuscript for publication and presentation at a peer review conference, normally in Year 1 of the program. Second, students will be examined systematically in general psychology and in professional psychology. The examination will normally be taken at the end of Year 2 of full-time study.

• Doctoral dissertation: All students must develop, complete, and defend in a Doctoral Final Oral Examination a doctoral dissertation supervised by a full-time member of the Counselling and Clinical Psychology faculty. The content of such dissertation research may address theoretical issues applicable to clinical and counselling concerns and practice, relate to the development of programs in a variety of educational or applied settings, or in some other way contribute to the development and practice of clinical and counselling psychology.

• Students must register continuously until all degree requirements have been fulfilled. They must register full-time during the first four years and may continue as part-time thereafter, with their department's approval.

• Students cannot transfer between the full-time and flexible-time PhD options.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year, from a recognized university.

• At least one year of relevant counselling-related experience.

• Two letters of reference.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I.

  • APD1203Y Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. The practicum placement is the supervised training component of this course.

  • APD1214H Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1260H Family Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1302H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II.

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Recommended electives: one of

    • APD1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work,

    • APD1267H Emotion-Focused Therapy,

    • APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood,

    • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.

• A comprehensive examination. Upon completion of program course requirements, students must pass a written comprehensive exam of selected topics from the program curriculum and training.

• Optional additional practicum, counted as one of the electives. Students may choose to complete a practicum (APD1247H Practicum in Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy) for an additional 250 hours of field placement concurrent with the required course (APD1203Y Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). Arrangements for the practicum placement must be made in consultation with and the approval of the Director of Clinical Training.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year, from a recognized university.

• At least one year of relevant counselling-related experience.

• Two letters of reference.

• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.

  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.

  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.

  • APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health.

  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.

  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level.

  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.

1) Dual Degree Program: Master of Education (University of Toronto) / Master of Medicine (China Medical University)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between U of T's Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology, Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (GMHCP) field and China Medical University (CMU)'s Master of Medicine (MMed) in Psychiatry and Mental Health programs.

In Year 1, students complete MMed coursework at CMU in Liaoning Province, China. In Year 2, students complete MEd coursework at U of T in Toronto, Canada. In the Fall session of Year 3, students complete the last course of the MEd requirement (a practicum) in China along with the Year 3 MMed coursework. In Year 3, students will also complete a master's thesis at CMU as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees independently.

Contact

Master of Education / Master of Medicine Program
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-education-counselling-psychology-global-mental-health-counselling-psychology-field/med

Master of Education Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

Master of Medicine Program
Department of Medical Psychology and Mental Health, China Medical University
Email: mqu@cmu.edu.cn

Application Process

• Applicants must apply directly to both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at U of T and the Department of Medical Psychology and Mental Health at CMU. Applicants must apply through U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• In order to be admitted to the dual degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. The admission requirements of the GMHCP field within the MEd program are stated below.
• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MEd program.
• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.
• At least one year of relevant counselling experience, which could be paid or volunteer.
• Two letters of reference.
• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission to the MEd program.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the GMHCP field within the MEd program, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions: students complete Year 1 MMed courses at CMU.

Year 2

• Students complete the following Year 2 MEd courses at U of T.
• Fall session (1.5 FCEs):
  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.
  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.
  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.
• ​Winter session (2.0 FCEs):
  • ​APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.
  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.
  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.
• May-to-June period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):
  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.
• July-to-August period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):
  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master’s Level.

Year 3

• Fall session (0.5 FCE):
  • Complete the U of T MEd course APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health. This is a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting and must be arranged prior to admission to this program.
  • Continue the MMed program requirements at CMU.
• Winter and Summer sessions:
  • Complete the MMed program requirements at CMU.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

2) Dual Degree Program: Master of Education (University of Toronto) / Master of Science (China Medical University)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between U of T's Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology, Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (GMHCP) field and China Medical University (CMU)'s Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Psychology programs.

In Year 1, students complete MSc coursework at CMU in Liaoning Province, China. In Year 2, students complete MEd coursework at U of T in Toronto, Canada. In the Fall session of Year 3, students complete the last course of the MEd requirement (a practicum) in China along with the Year 3 MSc coursework. In Year 3, students will also complete a master's thesis at CMU as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees independently.

Contact

Master of Education / Master of Science Program
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-education-counselling-psychology-global-mental-health-counselling-psychology-field/med

Master of Education Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

Master of Science Program
Department of Applied Psychology, China Medical University
Email: mqu@cmu.edu.cn

Application Process

• Applicants must apply directly to both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at U of T and the Department of Applied Psychology at CMU. Applicants must apply through U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• In order to be admitted to the dual degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. The admission requirements of the GMHCP field within the MEd program are stated below.
• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MEd program.
• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.
• At least one year of relevant experience, which could be paid or volunteer.
• Two letters of reference.
• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission to the MEd program.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the GMHCP field within the MEd program, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions: students complete Year 1 MSc courses at CMU.

Year 2

• Students complete the following Year 2 MEd courses at U of T.
• Fall session (1.5 FCEs):
  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.
  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.
  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.
• ​Winter session (2.0 FCEs):
  • ​APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.
  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.
  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.
• May-to-June period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):
  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.
• July-to-August period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):
  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master’s Level.

Year 3

• Fall session (0.5 FCE):
  • Complete the U of T MEd course APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health. This is a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting and must be arranged prior to admission to this program.
  • Continue the MSc program requirements at CMU.
• Winter and Summer sessions:
  • Complete the MSc program requirements at CMU.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

3) Dual Degree Program: Master of Education (University of Toronto) / Master of Applied Psychology (Zhejiang University)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between U of T's Master of Education (MEd) in Counselling Psychology, Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (GMHCP) field and Zhejiang University (ZJU)'s Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) programs.

In Year 1, students complete MAP coursework at ZJU in Hangzhou, China. In Year 2, students complete MEd coursework at U of T in Toronto, Canada. In the Fall session of Year 3, students complete the last course of the MEd requirement (a practicum) in China along with the Year 3 MAP coursework. In Year 3, students will also complete a master's thesis at ZJU as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees independently.

Contact

Master of Education / Master of Science Program
Web: www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-education-counselling-psychology-global-mental-health-counselling-psychology-field/med

Master of Education Program
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
Email: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

Master of Applied Psychology Program
Department of Psychology and Behavioural Science, Zhejiang University
Email: jiananzhong@zju.edu.cn

Application Process

• Applicants must apply directly to both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at U of T and the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Science at ZJU. Applicants must apply through U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• In order to be admitted to the dual degree program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. The admission requirements of the GMHCP field within the MEd program are stated below.
• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MEd program.
• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.
• At least one year of relevant experience, which could be paid or volunteer.
• Two letters of reference.
• Normally, an interview is required prior to admission to the MEd program.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the GMHCP field within the MEd program, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall, Winter, and Summer sessions: students complete Year 1 MAP courses at ZJU.

Year 2

• Students complete the following Year 2 MEd courses at U of T.
• Fall session (1.5 FCEs):
  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology.
  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context.
  • In consultation with the program chair, students will take APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood, APD1291H Addictive Behaviours: Approaches to Assessment and Intervention, or another elective.
• ​Winter session (2.0 FCEs):
  • ​APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.
  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy.
  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.
• May-to-June period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):
  • APD1228H Couples Counselling.
• July-to-August period of the Summer session (0.5 FCE):
  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master’s Level.

Year 3

• Fall session (0.5 FCE):
  • Complete the U of T MEd course APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health. This is a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting and must be arranged prior to admission to this program.
  • Continue the MAP program requirements at ZJU.
• Winter and Summer sessions:
  • Complete the MAP program requirements at ZJU.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree, with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in the final year, from a recognized university.

• Teacher certification.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I.

  • APD1203Y Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. The practicum placement is the supervised training component of this course.

  • APD1214H Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1260H Family Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD1262H Educational Psychological Testing for Counselling.

  • APD1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work.

  • APD1302H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II.

  • 0.5 FCE in electives.

• A comprehensive examination. Upon completion of program course requirements, students will take a comprehensive examination of selected topics from the program curriculum and training.

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to complete a practicum (APD1247H Practicum in Adult Counselling and Psychotherapy) for an additional 250 hours of field placement concurrent with the required course APD1203Y Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. Arrangements for the practicum placement must be made in consultation with and the approval of the Director of Clinical Training.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• Applicants must have the following to be admitted to the EdD program:

  • A bachelor's degree: an appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline from a recognized university, with high academic standing.

  • A master's degree: an MA or MEd degree in Counselling Psychology or School and/or Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto with a grade of B+ or better, or its equivalent from a recognized university. The applicant must have had successful professional experience and interest to increase and advance their knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy to become leaders in their fields. Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP).

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must take courses related to the development of advanced competence in counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health theory and practice and become sophisticated consumers of research in these and related fields. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including a practicum, internship, and thesis (dissertation in practice) as follows:

  • APD3115H Research Proseminar in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar.

  • APD3261H Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum.

  • APD3217Y Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology: complete a 500-hour practicum before the Final Oral Examination.

  • APD3270H EdD Internship: complete 500 hours of internship, typically after the Final Oral Examination. All internship arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training.

  • Three courses, one from each of the following three groupings:

    • APD3116H Proseminar ll: Practice-Based Research in School and Counselling Psychology

    • APD3178H Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (0.5 FCE) or APD3160H Advanced Family Therapy.

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems or one elective in a special focus of interest.

  • In addition, students must take 1.0 FCE in their specific area of focus.

    • Option 1: Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults

      • APD3163H Advanced Multicultural Counselling and Psychotherapy

      • One elective in a special focus of interest

    • Option 2: Counselling and Psychotherapy for Schools and Youth

      • APD5284Y Assessment and Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families.

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to take an optional continuous practicum (APD3271H Additional PhD Practicum) in conjunction with the required doctoral practicum course APD3217Y Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology.

• Thesis (dissertation in practice). All students must complete a thesis (dissertation in practice), the aim of which is to ensure excellent knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy theory, practice, and policy for professionals working with adults or youth to function as leading scholar-practitioners. The thesis (dissertation in practice) should be: a) well conceived, original, and likely to make a sustained contribution to mental health practice; b) involve creativity, innovative methods and techniques, and have the potential to improve practice; c) exemplary, sets high standards in the field, and can be emulated and; d) has the potential for significant public impact. The focus of the thesis (dissertation in practice) is expected to be on contributions to field development or to innovations in practice. Students will defend their thesis (dissertation in practice) at a Final Oral Examination.

• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous, full-time registration and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (dissertation in practice), are completed.

• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the additional admission requirements of the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development stated below.

• Applicants must have the following to be admitted to the EdD program:

  • A bachelor's degree: an appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline from a recognized university, with high academic standing.

  • A master's degree: an MA or MEd degree in Counselling Psychology or School and/or Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto with a grade of B+ or better, or its equivalent from a recognized university. The applicant must have had successful professional experience and interest to increase and advance their knowledge of school psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy to become leaders in their fields. Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP).

  • Applicants must demonstrate either undergraduate- or graduate-level competence in each of the six core content areas of psychology: 1) Biological Bases of Behaviour; 2) Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behaviour; 3) Historical and Scientific Foundations of Psychology; 4) Scientific and Professional Ethics (graduate level); and 5) Social Bases of Behaviour; and 6) Psychology of the Individual, by successful completion of

    • 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) at the second-, third-, or fourth-year undergraduate level or

    • 0.5 FCE at the graduate level.

  • If the above requirements are not met, students must take additional courses to ensure they have completed the above requirements by the end of their program.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must take courses related to the development of advanced competence in counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health theory and practice and become sophisticated consumers of research in these and related fields. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including a practicum, internship, and thesis (dissertation in practice) as follows:

  • APD3115H Research Proseminar in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar.

  • APD3261H Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum.

  • APD3217Y Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. Complete 600 hours of practicum before the Final Oral Examination.

  • APD3401H Assessment with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families.

  • APD3402H Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families.

  • APD3403H EdD Internship in School Psychology: complete 1,600 hours of internship, typically after the Final Oral Examination. All internship arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training.

  • Three courses, one from each of the following three groupings:

    • APD3116H Proseminar ll: Practice-Based Research in School and Counselling Psychology.

    • APD3178H Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or APD3160H Advanced Family Therapy.

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems or one elective in a special focus of interest.

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to take an optional continuous practicum (APD3271H Additional Doctoral Practicum) in conjunction with the required doctoral practicum course APD3217Y Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology.

• Thesis (dissertation in practice). All students must complete a thesis (dissertation in practice), the aim of which is to ensure excellent knowledge of counselling or school psychology theory, practice, and policy for professionals working with adults or children/youth to function as leading scholar-practitioners. The thesis (dissertation in practice) should be: a) well conceived, original, and likely to make a sustained contribution to mental health or school psychology practice; b) involve creativity, innovative methods and techniques, and have the potential to improve practice; c) exemplary, sets high standards in the field, and can be emulated and; d) has the potential for significant public impact. The focus of the thesis (dissertation in practice) is expected to be on contributions to field development or to innovations in practice. Students will defend their thesis (dissertation in practice) at a Final Oral Examination.

• Students are full-time and must maintain continuous, full-time registration and pay full-time fees until all degree requirements, including the thesis (dissertation in practice), are completed.

• Students cannot transfer between the EdD and PhD programs.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with the equivalent of a University of Toronto A– or better. Although most applicants will have a degree in psychology, applicants with an appropriate bachelor's degree in cognitive science, computer science, linguistics, or a helping profession such as occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physiotherapy, nursing, social work, or another discipline relevant to their specific program of study are also eligible to apply for admission.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1209H Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM).

  • Two elective courses (1.0 FCE total) chosen in consultation with the student's advisor, which may include APD2252H Individual Reading and Research.

  • Students who have not taken a previous course in human development are required to take APD1201H Child and Adolescent Development or an equivalent.

  • In addition to their required 2.0 FCEs, students who have not taken a previous course in statistics are required to take JOI1287H Introduction to Applied Statistics or an equivalent course.

• Master's thesis.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the department's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission to the MEd program normally requires an appropriate bachelor's degree with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better.

• Applicants normally have at least one year of relevant professional experience.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD1200H Foundations of Human Development and Education.

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research.

  • 2.0 additional FCEs must be selected from the department electives list, available on the departmental website or in the Applied Psychology and Human Development program guidelines.

  • The remaining 2.0 elective FCEs may be taken from within or outside the department. Elective courses must be chosen in consultation with the student's faculty advisor. Students are asked to meet with their faculty advisor in the first session of their program.

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Normally, an appropriate bachelor's degree and a master's degree in developmental psychology and education, cognitive psychology, applied developmental psychology, or child study, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the master's degree. Applicants with master's degrees in other disciplines such as adult education, anthropology, computer science, curriculum, philosophy, or a profession such as speech-language pathology, nursing, social work, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy may be eligible to apply for admission, but may have to complete additional courses to fulfil master's-level requirements equivalent to the MA in Developmental Psychology and Education. Students who have not completed a master's thesis will be required to submit a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP) prior to final admission to the program.

• Required letters of recommendation and a second academic letter of recommendation.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD3200H Research Proseminar in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

  • 0.5 FCE in statistics and research methods from an approved menu.

  • 1.0 FCE in electives (2 X 0.5 FCE).

  • The 2.0 FCEs are normally completed in Year 1 and should be chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. Students who have an insufficient background in developmental psychology may have to complete additional courses.

• A comprehensive examination.

  • The purposes of the comprehensive examination are threefold:

    • To demonstrate the student’s ability to work independently within an area of concern in human development.

    • To gain knowledge of a new area, a new technique or method in a specified area in human development.

    • To demonstrate the ability to integrate information at the accepted standard for a PhD student.

  • Students have two options when fulfilling their PhD comprehensive requirements:

    • Option 1: Empirical Research Paper or

    • Option 2: Internship.

• A thesis and Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Students must register continuously and pay the full-time fee until all degree requirements have been fulfilled.

• Students cannot transfer between the full-time and flexible-time PhD options.

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Normally, an appropriate bachelor's degree and a master's degree in developmental psychology and education, cognitive psychology, applied developmental psychology, or child study, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the master's degree. Applicants with master's degrees in other disciplines such as adult education, anthropology, computer science, curriculum, philosophy, or a profession such as speech-language pathology, nursing, social work, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy may be eligible to apply for admission, but may have to complete additional courses to fulfil master's-level requirements equivalent to the MA in Developmental Psychology and Education. Students who have not completed a master's thesis will be required to submit a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP) prior to final admission to the program.

• Required letters of recommendation and a second academic letter of recommendation.

• Applicants to the flexible-time PhD option are accepted under the same admission requirements as applicants to the full-time PhD option.

• Applicants must demonstrate that they are currently employed and are active professionals engaged in activities relevant to their proposed program of study.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • APD3200H Research Proseminar in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

  • 0.5 FCE in statistics and research methods from an approved menu.

  • 1.0 FCE in electives (2 X 0.5 FCE).

  • The 2.0 FCEs are normally completed in Year 1 and should be chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. Students who have an insufficient background in developmental psychology may have to complete additional courses.

• A comprehensive examination.

  • The purposes of the comprehensive examination are threefold:

    • To demonstrate the student’s ability to work independently within an area of concern in human development.

    • To gain knowledge of a new area, a new technique or method in a specified area in human development.

    • To demonstrate the ability to integrate information at the accepted standard for a PhD student.

  • Students have two options when fulfilling their PhD comprehensive requirements:

    • Option 1: Empirical Research Paper or

    • Option 2: Internship.

• A thesis and Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

• Students must register continuously and pay the full-time fee until all degree requirements have been fulfilled. They must register full-time during the first four years and may continue as part-time thereafter, with their department's approval.

• Students cannot transfer between the full-time and flexible-time PhD options.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology, defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in child development and 1.0 FCE in research methods/statistics (of which at least 0.5 FCE must be at the third or fourth-year levels) and at least 3.0 FCEs at the second, third-, or fourth-year levels. The usual admission standard is equivalency to a University of Toronto A– or better.

• Most applicants will have evidence of relevant professional experience and research experience.

• Applicants are requested to submit, in addition to two academic references, a letter of recommendation from an applied setting.

Completion Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 FCEs (including a practicum course) and a thesis.

  • APD1205H Ethical Issues in Applied Psychology.

  • APD1215H Psychological Assessment of School-Aged Children.

  • APD1216H Psychoeducational Assessment.

  • APD1218H Seminar and Practicum in School-Based Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention. The practicum portion consists of 250 hours (one day a week from September to June) and is normally taken in a school setting.

  • APD1222H Approaches to Psychotherapy-Lifespan.

  • APD1236H Developmental Psychopathology.

  • APD1285H Psychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities.

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM).

  • 0.5 elective FCE.

  • 0.5 FCE in Cognitive/Affective bases of behaviour from an approved course listing. Note: Students who have a 1.0 FCE in Cognitive/Affective bases of behaviour at the senior undergraduate level approved by the program may substitute an elective course for this requirement or a course in the Biological Bases of Behaviour or Social Bases of Behaviour menus, or APD3204H, Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

• Thesis.

• A listing of approved Cognitive/Affective, Social, and Biological bases of behaviour courses is available from the department and in the Applied Psychology and Human Development program guidelines.

• In addition to the above course requirements, students who have not taken a previous child development course in their undergraduate degree program will be required to take APD1201H Childhood and Adolescent Development.

• Students who have not taken a previous statistics course or its equivalent must take JOI1287H Introduction to Applied Statistics (RM).

• Students must achieve a minimum of A– in at least one of APD1215H Psychological Assessment of School-Aged Children and APD1216H Psychoeducational Assessment, and must complete APD1218H Seminar and Practicum in School-Based Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention in order to remain in good standing and be permitted to continue in the program.

• Failure to meet these criteria will normally result in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the program.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Normally, an appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or its equivalent and a University of Toronto MA in School and Clinical Child Psychology or its equivalent. The usual admission standard is equivalency to a University of Toronto A– or better in the master's degree. A limited number of outstanding applicants holding equivalent bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from elsewhere may be considered. However, if the master's program was not equivalent to the University of Toronto MA in School and Clinical Child Psychology, the student will be required to take additional courses to receive equivalent training.

• Cognate course requirements. 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) at the senior undergraduate level, or 0.5 FCE at the graduate level, in each of the following cognate areas: Biological Bases of Behaviour, Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behaviour, Social Bases of Behaviour, and History and Systems of Psychology.

Completion Requirements

• Students must complete 5.5 FCEs, including a doctoral practicum course and an internship course, as follows:

  • APD3202H A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM).

  • APD3222H Approaches to Psychotherapy with Children, Youth, and Families, normally taken in Year 1.

  • APD3241H Seminar and Practicum in Clinical Assessment and Intervention, normally taken in Year 2. The practicum portion of APD3241H consists of 500 hours (two days a week from September to June) and is normally taken in a clinical setting. Students must complete APD3241H in order to remain in good standing and be permitted to continue in the program.

  • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems.

  • APD5284Y Assessment and Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families.

  • 0.5 FCE from the Psychosocial Interventions course menu:

    • APD3224H Advanced Proactive Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions* or

    • APD3231H Psychodynamic Bases of Therapy*.

* Note: the course is offered every other year. Students interested in other courses that may fulfil the Psychosocial Interventions requirement must receive approval from the SCCP Program Coordinator.

• 0.5 elective FCE.

• APD3240H Advanced Social and Emotional Assessment Techniques (0.5 FCE).

• APD3242Y Internship in School and Clinical Child Psychology. The internship consists of a 1,600-hour placement, normally taken on a full-time basis over the course of a year in the final year of the student's program.

• A comprehensive examination. The purpose of the SCCP comprehensive examination is to:

  • Ensure an adequate level of psychological knowledge for professional functioning as a practitioner, academic, and/or researcher.

  • Demonstrate an ability to integrate information at the accepted standard for a doctoral student.

• A doctoral dissertation.

• Students must have successfully completed all coursework, passed the comprehensive examination, and have their dissertation completed or well underway, prior to commencing their internship.

• For each missing cognate course requirement (see Cognitive/Affective, Social, or Biological Bases of Behaviour; Admission Requirements above), students are required to take a 0.5 FCE course from the applicable course menu. A listing of approved Cognitive/Affective, Social, or Biological Bases of Behaviour courses is available from the department and in the Applied Psychology and Human Development program guidelines. Students may use their elective course to cover one of these requirements.

• In addition to the above course requirements, students who have not taken a previous child development course must take APD1201H Childhood and Adolescent Development. Students who have not taken a previous statistics course or its equivalent must take JOI1287H Introduction to Applied Statistics (RM).

• Students must complete APD3241H Seminar and Practicum in Clinical Assessment and Intervention in order to remain in good standing and be permitted to continue in the program.

• Students who are required to take APD1215H, APD1216H, and APD1218H in addition to other courses in the PhD (which is the case for most students coming into the program from elsewhere) must achieve a minimum of A- in at least one of APD1215H Psychological Assessment of School-Aged Children and APD1216H Psychoeducational Assessment, and must complete APD1218H Seminar and Practicum in School-Based Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention in order to remain in good standing and be permitted to continue in the program. Failure to meet these criteria will normally result in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student’s registration in the program.

• Students must register continuously and pay the full-time fee until all degree requirements have been fulfilled.