AI and Data Science in Developmental Psychology and Education
Participating Programs:
- Developmental Psychology and Education MEd
The emphasis in AI and Data Science in Developmental Psychology and Education introduces students to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence within educational settings, encompassing both global and local perspectives on the responsible integration of AI. Participants will employ interdisciplinary frameworks — drawing on developmental psychology, learning sciences, and ethical guidelines — to explore effective strategies for leveraging AI across diverse teaching and learning contexts.
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which are counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program as follows: 1.0 FCE from the Core AI and Data Science in Developmental Psychology and Education emphasis menu and 0.5 FCE from the electives AI and Data Science in Developmental Psychology and Education menu listed below.
Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and successful completion of the degree requirements, students may make a request to the Developmental Psychology and Education Master of Education Program Liaison to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before application for graduation.
Early Learning and Early Years
Participating Programs:
- Child Study and Education EdD
This emphasis will allow students to take specialized courses which address social emotional wellbeing in the early years. This emphasis is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding and expertise in early learning and early years while also integrating their knowledge and understanding of special education, security, and child and youth wellbeing.
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Coursework. From the following course list, EdD students must successfully complete 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE), which is counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program:
Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and degree requirements, students may make a request to the CSE Program Administrator to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before application for graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Participating Programs:
- Child Study and Education EdD
This emphasis will allow students to take specialized courses which address the mental health of children and/or youth in various settings including the classroom as well as delve into issues of risk and resilience and culture. This emphasis is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of and expertise in special education, security, and child and youth wellbeing.
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Coursework. From the following course list, EdD students must successfully complete 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE), which is counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program:
Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and degree requirements, students may make a request to the CSE Program Administrator to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before application for graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.
Program Evaluation
Participating Programs:
- Developmental Psychology and Education MEd
Within the MEd program in Developmental Psychology and Education, the emphasis in Program Evaluation is designed to engage students in an exploration of program evaluation used in education, psychology, and the social sciences. Program evaluation is a systematic analysis of the process, effectiveness, and outcomes of programs whose primary purpose is to assess what components of a program are or are not working, and why.
Students will learn the concepts and theories needed to critically review evaluation designs and how to develop the core components of program evaluation proposals and reports. As such, students will develop the basic competencies needed for program evaluation, including the ability to: critically appraise evaluation research; assess program needs; develop a logic model; evaluate the processes and outcomes of a program; evaluate program efficiency; weigh ethical issues; warrant evaluation claims; and communicate with interested parties. Furthermore, students will also learn how social, cultural, and political factors impact program evaluation.
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), which are counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program, as follows: 1.0 FCE from the Program Evaluation menu and 0.5 FCE from the Research Methods menu, listed below.
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Note: There are limited spots for APD1250H Program Evaluation Practicum. APD1250H is not a requirement for completing the emphasis in Program Evaluation, and students can complete this emphasis by taking other courses from the menu below. Students who wish to take APD1250H must take APD1212H or APD3202H in their first year of the program. Students must not take APD1212H and APD3202H concurrently.
Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and successful completion of the degree requirements, students may make a request to the MEd Developmental Psychology and Education Program Liaison to have the emphasis noted on their transcript. This request must be made before graduation.
Special Education
Participating Programs:
- Child Study and Education EdD
This emphasis will allow students to take specialized courses that delve into specific domains of special education. This emphasis is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of and expertise in special education while also considering issues pertaining to security and child and youth wellbeing.
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Coursework. From the following course list, EdD students must successfully complete 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE), which is counted towards the total FCEs required for the student's degree program:
Upon successful completion of the emphasis requirements and degree requirements, students may make a request to the CSE Program Administrator to have the emphasis noted on the student transcript. This request must be made before application for graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.