Core Course

Elective Courses

Admission Requirements

• Applicants who wish to enrol in the collaborative specialization must apply to and be admitted to both the collaborative specialization and a graduate degree program in one of the collaborating graduate units. They must contact the collaborating professor within their graduate unit directly.

Specialization Requirements

• Doctoral students in the collaborative specialization are required to take PAS3700H Multidisciplinary Aspects of Addictions, if they have not already done so, plus an additional 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE) (not taken previously) from the approved listing of elective courses presented below or an approved directed reading course.

• Students must meet all requirements of their home graduate unit in terms of coursework and thesis work, or equivalent.

• The student's thesis must deal with a subject in the field of addictions. The thesis is supervised and evaluated in the same manner as others in the home graduate unit, but normally involves, as appropriate, supervisory and examining professors from other disciplines represented in the collaborative specialization. In collaborating graduate units that do not require a thesis, a practicum or major research paper will be accepted instead of a thesis, as long as the topic or focus is directly related to addictions. In collaborating graduate units that do not have a thesis or equivalent requirement, students must take a third 0.5 FCE from the list of approved electives.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must apply to and be admitted to both the collaborative specialization and a graduate degree program in one of the collaborating graduate units. They must contact the collaborating professor within their graduate unit directly.

Specialization Requirements

• Students must meet all requirements of their home graduate unit in terms of coursework and thesis work, or equivalent.

• Master's students in the collaborative specialization are required to take PAS3700H Multidisciplinary Aspects of Addictions, plus 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE) selected from the list of approved elective courses presented below or an approved directed reading course.

• The student's thesis must deal with a subject in the field of addictions. The thesis is supervised and evaluated in the same manner as others in the home graduate unit, but normally involves, as appropriate, supervisory and examining professors from other disciplines represented in the collaborative specialization. In collaborating graduate units that do not require a thesis, a practicum or major research paper will be accepted instead of a thesis, as long as the topic or focus is directly related to addictions. In collaborating graduate units that do not have a thesis or equivalent requirement, students must take a third 0.5 FCE from the list of approved electives.

Master of Applied Science

Program Description

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree is a research-based program focused on the completion of a research thesis. The MASc is considered to provide basic training in research for students subsequent to an undergraduate program. Under the direction of a faculty supervisor, students will select a research topic, perform experiments, computation, or analysis relevant to the topic, and report their results in a thesis. Upon completion of the thesis, students will be prepared for further academic research or employment in industry, including in research and development settings. Top students may have the opportunity to transfer directly to the PhD program after their first year of MASc studies.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate four-year undergraduate degree in in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry from a recognized university.

Program Requirements

• Coursework to be completed in Year 1. Students must complete a minimum of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (five half courses) as follows:

  • All courses must be technical.

  • At least half of the required FCEs must be courses offered at UTIAS.

  • Complete AER1800H Research Seminar in Aerospace Science and Engineering (0.5 FCE).

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 2.5 FCEs.

• Complete the non-credit course JDE1000H Ethics in Research (0.0 FCE).

• Attend a total of 12 approved seminars.

• Have research performance assessed by a Research Assessment Committee (RAC), which includes the student's supervisor. For students making excellent research progress, the RAC may recommend that a student be considered for direct transfer to the PhD program.

• Write a thesis based on research performed during the period of registration for the MASc based on a topic selected in consultation with the student's supervisor.

• Present a seminar on the student's research at the UTIAS Departmental MASc Seminar (DMS).

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Aerial Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

This list represents course offerings at the time of publication. Course descriptions are available on the UTIAS website.

Aircraft Flight Systems

Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Propulsion

Structures and Multidisciplinary Optimization

Sustainable Aviation

Robotics and Space Systems Engineering

Management and Policy

Engineering Physics

Research Seminars and Professional Courses

Reading Courses

APS Engineering Course

Emphasis: Advanced Manufacturing (MEng only)

MEng students must successfully complete:

• Four half courses (2.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]), including at least one core course.

• Elective courses may include other core courses, and courses from either of two streams: Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Management.

Core Courses

AER501H1 Computational Structural Mechanics and Design Optimization
AER1403H Advanced Aerospace Structures
APS1028H Operations and Production Management for Manufacturing and Services
CHE1123H Liquid Biofuels
MIE519H1 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
MIE1740H Smart Materials and Structures.

Elective Courses — Manufacturing Engineering

AER1415H,
CHE1134H, CHE1475H,
MIE506H1, MIE540H1, MIE1706H, MIE1718H, MIE1743H,
MSE1013H, MSE1015H, MSE1028H, MSE1031H, MSE1043H, MSE1058H, MSE1061H,
ROB501H1, ROB521H1.

Elective Courses — Manufacturing Management

APS1005H, APS1012H, APS1013H, APS1017H, APS1020H, APS1023H, APS1040H, APS1088H, APS1420H,
CHE561H1, CHE1434H,
MIE523H1, MIE1022H, MIE1505H, MIE1514H, MIE1715H, MIE1721H, MIE1723H, MIE1727H,
TEP1011H, TEP1026H, TEP1501H.

Emphasis: Aerial Robotics (MASc, MEng, PhD)

MASc and PhD students must successfully complete:

• 1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]): AER1216H Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and AER1217H Development of Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems;

• one other course from the approved course list, which will be updated on a regular basis, or other related courses approved by professors; and

• one MASc or PhD thesis relevant to unmanned aerial vehicles.

MEng students must successfully complete:

• 1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]): AER1216H Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and AER1217H Development of Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems;

• one other course from the approved list or other related courses approved by professors; and

• one MEng project course related to unmanned aerial vehicles.

Elective Courses

AER501H1, AER503H1, AER506H1, AER510H1, AER521H1, AER525H1, AER1202H, AER1211H, AER1214H, AER1215H, AER1303H, AER1308H, AER1316H, AER1324H, AER1403H, AER1410H, AER1415H, AER1503H, AER1513H, AER1514H,
CSC311H1, CSC2503H, CSC2545H,
ECE537H1, ECE1512H, ECE1505H, ECE1747H, ECE1762H,
MIE506H1, MIE1740H, MIE1809H,
ROB521H1, ROB1514H.

Emphasis: Engineering and Globalization (MEng only)

MEng students must successfully complete four half courses (2.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]) from the following lists, with at least two half courses (or one full course) taken from Group A.

Group A

APS510H1, APS530H1, APS1420H, JCR1000Y (full-year course).

Group B

APS1015H, APS1020H, APS1024H, CHL5700H, CIV1399H.

Note: Students who choose to pursue an MEng project in their home department that aligns with the Centre for Global Engineering (CGEN)'s disciplinary focus, as deemed by the CGEN Director, may count the project as one required Group B course.

Students who complete the requirements of the emphasis in Engineering and Globalization and wish to obtain a notation on their transcript should contact the Faculty Graduate Studies office.

Emphasis: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE) (MEng only)

MEng students must successfully complete any four of the following courses (2.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]):

Leadership

TEP1010H, TEP1011H, TEP1026H, TEP1027H, TEP1029H, TEP1030H, TEP1501H, TEP1502H, TEP1601H.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

APS511H1, APS1012H, APS1013H, APS1015H, APS1023H, APS1033H, APS1035H, APS1036H, APS1041H, APS1061H, APS1088H.

Finance and Management

AER1601H, APS500H1, APS502H1, APS1001H, APS1004H, APS1005H, APS1009H, APS1016H, APS1017H, APS1020H, APS1022H, APS1028H, APS1032H, APS1038H, APS1039H, APS1040H, APS1043H, APS1049H, APS1050H, APS1051H, APS1052H.

Engineering and Society

APS510H1, APS1018H, APS1024H, APS1025H, APS1031H, APS1034H, APS1101H, APS1420H.

Emphasis: Robotics (MEng only)

Students must successfully complete four courses (2.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]) chosen from at least two of the following groups, and no more than two in any given group:

Group 1: Planning and Control

AER1516H, AER1517H,
ECE557H1 (exclusion: ECE410H1), ECE1635H, ECE1636H, ECE1647H, ECE1653H, ECE1657H,
MIE1064H.

Group 2: Perception and Learning

AER1513H, AER1515H,
CSC2503H, CSC2506H, CSC2515H, CSC2541H, CSC2548H,
ECE516H1, ECE1511H, ECE1512H,
JEB1433H,
ROB501H1.

Group 3: Modelling and Dynamics

AER506H1, AER1503H, AER1512H,
JEB1444H,
MIE1001H.

Group 4: Systems Design and Integration

AER525H1 (exclusion: ECE470H1), AER1216H, AER1217H,
CSC2621H,
ECE470H1 (exclusion: AER525H1),
MIE505H1, MIE506H1, MIE1070H, MIE1075H, MIE1076H, MIE1080H, MIE1809H,
ROB521H1, ROB1514H.

Emphasis: Sustainable Aviation (MASc, MEng, PhD)

MASc and PhD students must successfully complete:

• At least two half courses (1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]) from: AER1303H, AER1304H, AER1306H, AER1308H, AER1310H, AER1316H, AER1318H, AER1319H, AER1403H, AER1418H, AER501H1, AER510H1, CIV1307H, PHY1498H, PHY2504H, PHY2505H, CHE1123H, JCC1313H.

• AER1315H (0.5 FCE).

• A thesis in an area of relevance to sustainable aviation with approval of the Scientific Committee.

MEng students must successfully complete:

• At least four half courses (2.0 FCEs) from: AER1303H, AER1304H, AER1306H, AER1308H, AER1310H, AER1316H, AER1318H, AER1319H, AER1403H, AER1418H, AER501H1, AER510H1, CIV1307H, PHY1498H, PHY2504H, PHY2505H, CHE1123H, JCC1313H.

• AER1315H (0.5 FCE).

Emphasis: Sustainable Energy (MASc, MEng, PhD)

MASc and PhD students must successfully complete:

• At least three half courses (1.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs]) from either of the following lists below.

• A thesis towards their degree on a topic related to sustainable energy. Topics must be approved by the steering committee of the Institute of Sustainable Energy. Contact: emphasis@cpe.utoronto.ca.

MEng students must successfully complete:

• Four half courses (2.0 FCEs) from either of the following lists below, including at least one core course (0.5 FCE).

Core Courses

APS1032H Introduction to Energy Project Management
MIE515H1 Alternative Energy Systems
MIE1120H Current Energy Infrastructure and Resources.

Elective Courses

AER507H1, AER1304H, AER1315H, AER1415H,
CHE568H1, CHE1053H, CHE1118H, CHE1123H, CHE1142H, CHE1143H,
CIV575H1, CIV576H1, CIV577H1, CIV1303H, CIV1307H,
ECE1030H, ECE1055H, ECE1057H, ECE1059H, ECE1085H, ECE1086H, ECE1092H, ECE1094H, ECE1476H,
MIE516H1, MIE517H1, MIE1128H, MIE1129H, MIE1130H, MIE1240H, MIE1241H, MIE1715H,
MSE1023H, MSE1028H, MSE1058H.

Contact

All students are asked to register with Climate Positive Energy (CPE) at emphasis@cpe.utoronto.ca, at the beginning of their studies, to receive information about energy-related activities and opportunities on campus. CPE also administers a number of awards and scholarships for which students may be eligible.

Master of Engineering

Program Description

The Master of Engineering (MEng) is a course-based program designed to lead to employment in the aerospace industry. Students select from the wide range of UTIAS courses, as well as courses offered by other University of Toronto departments, to create a personalized curriculum. Students can also opt to follow one of several emphases, which provide more concentrated teaching in a specific area, and which are recorded on the student's transcript.

The MEng program can be taken on a full-time, extended full-time, or part-time basis. Transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, and part-time options is not permitted after registration. The default registration is the extended full-time option.

Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering, or an equivalent four-year degree from a recognized undergraduate engineering program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses) as follows:

  • A minimum of seven half courses (3.5 FCEs) must be technical.

  • A minimum of half the courses must be offered at UTIAS.

  • A maximum of three 500-level courses (1.5 FCEs) is permitted.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 5.0 FCEs. A maximum of 5.5 FCEs may be taken; permission must be granted by the graduate office to exceed 5.0 FCEs.

  • Students must complete all the required courses within three sessions (one year).

• Once students are registered, transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, or part-time option is not permitted.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Aerial Robotics; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

3 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Extended Full-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants holding an appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering are considered for admission under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

• An appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering, or an equivalent four-year degree from a recognized undergraduate engineering program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses).

  • A minimum of seven half courses (3.5 FCEs) must be technical.

  • A minimum of half the courses must be offered at UTIAS.

  • A maximum of three 500-level courses (1.5 FCEs) is permitted.

  • A maximum of three half courses (1.5 FCEs) may be taken in any session.

  • A maximum of six half courses (3.0 FCEs) may be taken in any academic year.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 5.0 FCEs. A maximum of 5.5 FCEs may be taken; permission must be granted by the graduate office to exceed 5.0 FCEs.

  • Students must complete all the required courses within six sessions (two years).

• Once students are registered, transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, or part-time option is not permitted.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Aerial Robotics; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 sessions (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years

Part-Time Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An appropriate bachelor of applied science degree in engineering, or an equivalent four-year degree from a recognized undergraduate engineering program.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (10 half courses).

  • A minimum of seven half courses (3.5 FCEs) must be technical.

  • A minimum of half the courses must be offered at UTIAS.

  • A maximum of three 500-level courses (1.5 FCEs) is permitted.

  • A maximum of two half courses (1.0 FCE) may be taken in any session.

  • A maximum of four half courses (2.0 FCEs) may be taken in any academic year.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 5.0 FCEs. A maximum of 5.5 FCEs may be taken; permission must be granted by the graduate office to exceed 5.0 FCEs.

  • Students must complete all the required courses within nine sessions (three years).

• Once students are registered, transfer between the full-time, extended full-time, or part-time option is not permitted.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing; Aerial Robotics; Engineering and Globalization; Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE); Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

9 sessions

Time Limit

6 years

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is a research-based program leading to the production of a research thesis. Doctoral research at UTIAS is expected to be internationally recognized for its originality, rigour, and importance. Supervised by a faculty member, students select a research topic, develop a plan to address the topic, and implement this plan, leading to a major research thesis and contributions to the academic literature. This is the pinnacle of academic achievement, and holders of the PhD are well prepared for academic positions and leadership roles in industrial research and development.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc program. The program can also be taken on a flexible-time basis.

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry and demonstrated ability to perform advanced research.

Program Requirements

• Students must maintain full-time, continuous registration for every session, including the Summer session, until all degree requirements are completed.

  • Students starting with an MASc degree must spend a minimum of two years in the PhD program.

  • Students with an MASc in a discipline relevant to the field of PhD study are expected to complete the PhD program in less than four years.

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses) in Years 1 and 2.

  • All courses must be technical.

  • At least half of the required FCEs must be courses offered at UTIAS.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's candidacy.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 2.0 FCEs.

• Students must complete the non-credit course JDE1000H Ethics in Research (0.0 FCE) (a half-day workshop).

• Students must attend a total of 24 approved seminars.

• Students undertake a program of research under the guidance of a Doctoral Examination Committee (DEC), which includes the student's supervisor and two other UTIAS professors. The DEC shall:

  • Ascertain the suitability of the student for advanced research

  • Assess the thesis topic

  • Conduct formal reviews of the student’s thesis progress at least once per year; unsatisfactory progress may result in the termination of the student’s registration)

  • Determine whether a student qualifies as a candidate for the PhD degree at the second DEC meeting (qualifying DEC), approximately 1.5 years after program start

  • Provide the first assessment of the PhD thesis.

• Students must complete a thesis based upon research carried out during the period of registration for the PhD degree.

• Students must present the thesis work at a seminar at the UTIAS Departmental Doctoral Seminar (DDS).

• Students must defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination pursuant to the SGS Degree Regulations.

• Students must prepare at least one formal manuscript for publication in a refereed journal or refereed conference proceedings.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Aerial Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

PhD Program (Transfer)

Transfer Requirements

• Students who have achieved excellent performance in the MASc program at UTIAS at the end of Year 1 are recommended to transfer directly into the PhD program under the same supervisor. Approval for transfer is based on the student’s research ability, research progress during Year 1, and academic standing.

Program Requirements

• Students must maintain full-time, continuous registration for every session, including the Summer session, until all degree requirements are completed.

  • Students transferring directly from the MASc program must spend a minimum of three years in the program from the date of initial MASc registration.

  • Students are expected to complete the PhD program in less than five years.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 2.5 FCEs already completed during the MASc program.

  • A minimum of 1.0 FCE (two half courses) in the PhD program.

  • At least half of the required FCEs must be courses offered at UTIAS.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's registration.

  • All required courses must be completed in the first two years of the program, starting from the initial registration in the MASc program.

• Students must complete the non-credit course JDE1000H Ethics in Research (0.0 FCE) (a half-day workshop).

• Students must attend a total of 24 approved seminars.

• Students undertake a program of research under the guidance of a Doctoral Examination Committee (DEC), which includes the student's supervisor and two other UTIAS professors. The DEC shall:

  • Ascertain the suitability of the student for advanced research

  • Assess the thesis topic

  • Conduct formal reviews of the student’s thesis progress at least once per year; unsatisfactory progress may result in the termination of the student’s registration

  • Determine whether a student qualifies as a candidate for the PhD degree at the second DEC meeting (qualifying DEC), approximately 1.5 years after program start

  • Provide the first assessment of the PhD thesis.

• Students must present the thesis work at the UTIAS Departmental Doctoral Seminar (DDS).

• Students must defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination pursuant to the SGS Degree Regulations.

• Students must prepare at least one formal manuscript for publication in a refereed journal or refereed conference proceedings.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Aerial Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

5 years

Time Limit

7 years

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.

• Applicants are expected to have achieved grades averaging the equivalent of a University of Toronto A– or better in their last full year of study.

Program Requirements

• Students must maintain full-time, continuous registration for every session, including the Summer session, until all degree requirements are completed.

  • Students must spend a minimum of three years in the direct-entry PhD program.

  • Students are expected to complete the direct-entry PhD program in less than five years.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • At least half of the required FCEs must be courses with AER or ROB designators.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's candidacy.

  • All required courses must be completed in the first two years of the program.

  • All courses must be technical.

• Students must complete the non-credit course JDE1000H Ethics in Research (0.0 FCE) (a half-day workshop).

• Students must attend a total of 24 approved seminars.

• Students must undertake a program of research under the guidance of a Doctoral Examination Committee (DEC), which includes the student's supervisor and two other UTIAS professors. The DEC shall:

  • Ascertain the suitability of the student for advanced research

  • Assess the thesis topic

  • Conduct formal reviews of the student’s thesis progress at least once per year; unsatisfactory progress may result in the termination of the student’s registration)

  • Determine whether a student qualifies as a candidate for the PhD degree at the second DEC meeting (qualifying DEC), approximately 1.5 years after program start

  • Provide the first assessment of the PhD thesis.

• Students must present the thesis work at a seminar at the UTIAS Departmental Doctoral Seminar (DDS).

• Students must defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination pursuant to the SGS Degree Regulations.

• Students must prepare at least one formal manuscript for publication in a refereed journal or refereed conference proceedings.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Aerial Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

5 years

Time Limit

7 years

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• An MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry and demonstrated ability to perform advanced research.

Program Requirements

• Students must maintain full-time, continuous registration for the first four years of study. Part-time registration is expected for the remaining period of study within the normal length.

  • Students starting with an MASc degree must spend a minimum of two years in the PhD program.

  • Students with an MASc in a discipline relevant to the field of PhD study are expected to complete the PhD program in less than six years.

• Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses) in Years 1 and 2 as follows:

  • All courses must be technical.

  • At least half of the required FCEs must be courses offered at UTIAS.

  • Students must achieve at least a B– average to be in good academic standing. Failure in any course taken for credit may result in termination of the student's candidacy.

  • Students deemed to have insufficient background may be required to complete supplementary coursework in addition to the required 2.0 FCEs.

• Students must complete the non-credit course JDE1000H Ethics in Research (0.0 FCE) (a half-day workshop).

• Students must attend a total of 24 approved seminars.

• Students undertake a program of research under the guidance of a Doctoral Examination Committee (DEC), which includes the student's supervisor and two other UTIAS professors. The DEC shall:

  • Ascertain the suitability of the student for advanced research

  • Assess the thesis topic

  • Conduct formal reviews of the student’s thesis progress at least once per year; unsatisfactory progress may result in the termination of the student’s registration)

  • Determine whether a student qualifies as a candidate for the PhD degree at the second DEC meeting (qualifying DEC), approximately 24 months after program start

  • Provide the first assessment of the PhD thesis.

• Students must complete a thesis based upon research carried out during the period of registration for the PhD degree.

• Students must present the thesis work at a seminar at the UTIAS Departmental Doctoral Seminar (DDS).

• Students must defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination pursuant to the SGS Degree Regulations.

• Students must prepare at least one formal manuscript for publication in a refereed journal or refereed conference proceedings.

• Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Aerial Robotics; Sustainable Aviation; or Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Aerospace Science and Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

Program Length

6 years

Time Limit

8 years

Core Courses for Option 1: Aging and the Life Course

Master's Level

Doctoral Level

Core Courses for Option 2: Palliative and Supportive Care

Master's Level

Doctoral Level

Elective Courses for Option 1 or 2

Special topics courses can be taken as part of the program requirements of this collaborative specialization. Students must check their home graduate unit's website for course availability in any given session.

Requests to approve other courses as equivalent to fulfil collaborative specialization requirements may be made to the collaborative specialization committee. Students taking either option may choose the master's core course in the other option as an elective.

Additional Electives for Option 2 Only

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must apply to a participating graduate unit and comply with the admission procedures of that unit.

• Applicants may apply concurrently to their participating graduate unit and to the Collaborative Specialization in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course.

• Applicants must forward the following to the collaborative specialization committee:

  • A copy of the School of Graduate Studies application form submitted to the participating graduate unit.

  • Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions previously or currently attended.

  • A resumé or curriculum vitae (CV).

  • A letter explaining how their course of study and specific research interests relate to either option 1 in aging and the life course, or option 2 in palliative and supportive care at the graduate level.

  • Two letters of reference.

• Students may use copies of official documents (i.e., application form and transcripts) for their application to the Collaborative Specialization in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course. These may be obtained from the participating home graduate unit.

Specialization Requirements

• In addition to meeting the program requirements of their home graduate unit, students will be required to complete both the master's- and doctoral-level core courses (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE] each) and one elective course (0.5 FCE) for either of the two options. The master's-level course must be completed before enrolling in the doctoral-level course.

• It is expected that the student's thesis or practicum (whichever is included in his or her program of study) would be in his or her chosen study areas (i.e., in either aging and the life course or palliative and supportive care).

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must apply to a participating graduate unit and comply with the admission procedures of that unit. Applicants may apply concurrently to their participating graduate unit and to the Collaborative Specialization in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course.

• Applicants must forward the following to the committee of the Collaborative Specialization in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course:

  • a. A copy of the School of Graduate Studies application form submitted to the participating graduate unit.

  • b. Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions previously or currently attended.

  • c. A resumé or curriculum vitae (CV).

  • d. A letter explaining how their course of study and specific research interests relate to either option 1 in aging and the life course, or option 2 in palliative and supportive care at the graduate level.

• Students may use copies of official documents (a. and b. above) for their application to the Collaborative Specialization in Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care Across the Life Course. These may be obtained from their home participating graduate unit.

Specialization Requirements

MA in Adult Education and Community Development;
MA and MSc in Anthropology;
MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology;
MEd in Counselling Psychology;
MSc in Dentistry;
MHSc in Health Administration;
MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation;
Master of Information (Thesis and Co-op Options);
MSc in Kinesiology;
MSc in Medical Science;
MA in Music;
Master of Nursing Science;
MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences;
MA in Psychology;
Master of Public Health;
MSc in Rehabilitation Science;
Master of Social Work;
MA in Sociology;
MSc in Speech-Language Pathology;
MA in Women and Gender Studies

In addition to meeting the program requirements of their home graduate unit, students must complete:

• The core course (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE]) for the chosen option (i.e., aging and the life course or palliative and supportive care).

• One elective course (0.5 FCE) from a) the chosen option's pre-approved elective list or b) the student's home graduate unit list of courses and/or other graduate-level elective courses, provided the focus of the student’s assignments is in the area of this specialization (aging or palliative) and the course is approved by the specialization committee as a suitable elective.

• The major research paper, thesis, or practicum in the participating degree program will be on a topic in the chosen option of this specialization .

Specialization Requirements

Master of Information (Coursework-Only Option)

In addition to meeting the program requirements of their home graduate unit, students must complete:

• The core course (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE]) for the chosen option (i.e., aging and the life course or palliative and supportive care).

• Four elective courses (2.0 FCEs), one of which can be a practicum course, from a) the chosen option's pre-approved elective list or b) the student's home graduate unit list of courses and/or graduate-level elective courses, where the topic of the major paper or practicum field is in the area of the chosen specialization (aging or palliative). Courses not on the pre-approved list must be approved by the collaborative specialization director and/or committee, after consultation with the Information faculty member associated with the collaborative specialization and, as needed, the course instructor, to count towards the collaborative specialization requirements.

Specialization Requirements

MEd in Adult Education and Community Development

In addition to meeting the program requirements of their home graduate unit, students must complete:

• The core course (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE]) for the chosen option (i.e., aging and the life course or palliative and supportive care).

• Two elective courses (1.0 FCE) from a) the chosen option's pre-approved elective list or b) the student's home graduate unit list of courses and/or other graduate-level courses, provided the focus of the student’s assignments is in the area of this specialization (aging or palliative) and the course is approved by the specialization committee as a suitable elective.

Required Course

AMP2000Y Collaborative Specialization in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (CSAMP) Proseminar (Credit/No Credit)

Admission Requirements

• All applicants must meet the admission criteria of the unit through which they wish to enrol.

Specialization Requirements

• Students must fulfil the normal requirements of the PhD in their home unit.

• Students will normally concentrate in either ancient or medieval philosophy, though it is not necessary to indicate such specialization formally. Their plan of study must also be approved by the collaborative specialization committee and must include the following elements:

  • 1.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) in some area of philosophy other than the history of philosophy.

  • Successful completion of the proseminar (AMP2000Y).

  • A language competence examination at the appropriate level (in at least one of Greek, Classical or Medieval Latin, or Arabic, as relevant) consisting of unseen translation must be successfully completed before the major field or area examinations are first attempted.

  • Area, qualifying, or major field examinations must contain a paper involving translation from at least one of Greek, Classical or Medieval Latin, or Arabic (as appropriate to the area or field). This examination will be based on a substantial list of texts relevant to the field or area.

  • A reading knowledge of two modern languages other than English.

• In most cases, some of these elements will be fulfilled by program requirements in the doctoral program of the home unit.

Master of Arts

Program Description

The department offers a Master of Arts degree program, both full-time and part-time. The full-time option normally extends over a 12-month period lasting from September to September.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• B+ average or equivalent.

• Applicants must satisfy the department that they have the appropriate background to enter a particular program of graduate study.

• Two letters of reference.

• A brief statement of interest (not exceeding 1,000 words).

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • 0.5 FCE: ANT3047H or ANT4010H or ANT6100H

  • 1.0 FCE: ANT2000Y

  • 2.0 FCEs, of which at least 1.0 FCE must be in Anthropology

  • Exceptions to coursework requirements must be approved by the advisor and Graduate Coordinator.

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);
6 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Not all courses are offered every year. Check with the department for the current year’s offerings.

General

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Archaeology

Evolutionary Anthropology

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Linguistic and Semiotic Anthropology

Medical Anthropology

Sociocultural Anthropology

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Joint Courses

Master of Science

Program Description

The MSc program is most appropriate for students who are considering careers in consulting archaeology, some aspects of medical or forensic anthropology, NGO work, or application to PhD programs in Anthropology at other Canadian universities.

The full-time, two-year program is normally completed by the Summer of Year 2. The MSc program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• B+ average or equivalent.

• Applicants must satisfy the department that they have the appropriate background to enter a particular program of graduate study.

• Two letters of reference.

• A brief statement of interest (not exceeding 1,000 words).

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • 0.5 FCE: ANT3047H or ANT4010H or ANT6100H

  • 1.0 FCE: ANT2500Y

  • 3.0 FCEs, of which 1.5 FCEs will normally be science courses in archaeology, evolutionary anthropology, medical anthropology, or related disciplines depending on the student's program

  • Exceptions to coursework requirements must be approved by the advisor and Graduate Coordinator.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The Doctor of Philosophy is primarily a research degree. A program of study is designed for each student to ensure competence in a field of research, culminating in the writing of a thesis.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master’s degree or 2) direct entry after completing a bachelor’s degree.

Depending on subfield or area of research, completion of the PhD may take longer than the indicated program length below. See the departmental handbook for details.

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 Anthropology’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission is offered primarily to excellent students who, by the time of enrolment, have completed a master’s degree in anthropology (or a cognate subject).

• All applicants are expected to have achieved grades averaging the equivalent of a University of Toronto A– or better in their last full year of study. Most successful applicants will have finished or be in the process of completing an MA or MSc.

• Applicants must satisfy the department that they have the appropriate background to enter a particular program of graduate study.

• Two letters of reference.

• A brief statement of interest (not exceeding 1,000 words).

• Applicants are required to identify departmental members with whom they want to conduct PhD research. The department regrets that it cannot admit students to the PhD program, regardless of their qualifications, unless a supervisor is available.

• Undergraduate students with strong backgrounds in anthropology or relevant disciplines (grade point average of 3.70 or above in their last 5.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]) and who have earned an appropriate bachelor’s degree with a concentration in anthropology or a cognate discipline may apply directly for admission to the PhD program.

Program Requirements

• At the beginning of the academic year, each student will submit, with the SGS enrolment form, a program statement describing his or her plan to meet program requirements.

• A minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), of which at least 1.5 FCEs are normally in anthropology.

• Attain at least an A– average in coursework to continue in the PhD program in good standing.

• Submit research proposal by the end of the second session of Year 2 (for example, May 1 for students who start in September).

• Before proceeding to full-time research (achieving candidacy), students must:

  • Be resident on campus for one year.

  • Complete the minimum of 3.0 FCEs (noted above), of which at least 1.5 FCEs are normally in anthropology.

  • Gain experience in research methods and design; requirement can be filled by completing coursework in methodology or, with the department’s assent, undertaking faculty-supervised fieldwork or laboratory research. Each student will normally be involved in fieldwork, in the broad meaning of the term, and in theoretical analysis.

  • Present and defend a thesis proposal.

  • Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of at least one language other than English, unless their program of study requires the intensive and time-consuming mastery of another research tool; demonstration of adequate language or equivalent knowledge can be accomplished in a variety of ways, a list of which is available in the Department of Anthropology’s Graduate Student Handbook.

  • An approved Ethics Protocol for all students working with living organisms and modern human remains.

Program Length

4 years

Although the program has been designed for completion in four years, some students may require a longer period to complete all of the requirements.

Time Limit

6 years

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Undergraduate students with strong backgrounds in anthropology or relevant disciplines (grade point average of 3.70 or above in their last 5.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]) and who have earned an appropriate bachelor’s degree with a concentration in anthropology or a cognate discipline may apply directly for admission to the PhD program.

• All applicants are expected to have achieved grades averaging the equivalent of a University of Toronto A– or better in their last full year of study.

• Applicants must satisfy the department that they have the appropriate background to enter a particular program of graduate study.

• Two letters of reference.

• A brief statement of interest (not exceeding 1,000 words).

• Applicants are required to identify departmental members with whom they want to conduct PhD research. The department regrets that it cannot admit students to the PhD program, regardless of their qualifications, unless a supervisor is available.

Program Requirements

• At the beginning of the academic year, each student will submit, with the SGS enrolment form, a program statement describing his or her plan to meet program requirements.

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

  • 3.0 FCEs, normally taken in Year 1

  • 2.0 FCEs taken in Year 2, when work on the research proposal is also expected to begin.

• Attain an annual average of at least A– to continue in the PhD program in good standing.

• Submit research proposal by the end of the second session of Year 3 (for example, May 1 for students who start in September).

• Before proceeding to full-time research (achieving candidacy), students must:

  • Be resident on campus for one year.

  • Complete the minimum 5.0 FCEs (noted above), of which at least 2.5 FCEs are normally in anthropology.

  • Gain experience in research methods and design; requirement can be filled by completing coursework in methodology or, with the department’s assent, undertaking faculty-supervised fieldwork or laboratory research. Each student will normally be involved in fieldwork, in the broad meaning of the term, and in theoretical analysis.

  • Present and defend a thesis proposal.

  • Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of at least one language other than English, unless their program of study requires the intensive and time-consuming mastery of another research tool; demonstration of adequate language or equivalent knowledge can be accomplished in a variety of ways, a list of which is available in the Department of Anthropology’s Graduate Student Handbook.

  • An approved Ethics Protocol for all students working with living organisms and modern human remains.

Program Length

5 years

Although the program has been designed for completion in five years, some students may require a longer period to complete all of the requirements.

Time Limit

7 years

Doctor of Education

Admissions have been administratively suspended. (See amendment made on September 19, 2023.) The next intake for this program will be Fall 2025. Applications for the EdD in Child Study and Education for the 2025-26 admissions cycle are set to open in early October 2024.

Program Description

This professional doctorate is designed to prepare professionals working in the field of education (or a highly related area) to extend their professional knowledge and practice to further develop their ability to be scholar-practitioners within child study. This program aims to provide practitioners with an advanced degree to enable them to engage in innovation, advanced professional practice, and understand how the field of child study can inform decision making in multiple contexts including the classroom.

This degree is designed for practitioners who are working within contexts in which children are served or supported and/or with individuals who support or guide those who work with children (for example, parents, families, and teachers).

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program is only available on a full-time basis.

Delivery options: Although not all elective courses are offered in each modality, students may be able to complete the EdD degree program through one of two delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online); and
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online) depending on their choice of emphases and elective courses.

Note: students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available 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. 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.

Program 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) (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3302H Advanced Study of Critical Issues in Special Education, Mental Health, and Child Security (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3303H Advanced Study of Tools and Research Methods for Investigating Problems of Practice: Data-Driven Research for Decision-Making (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3304H Research Proposal Development (RM) (0.5 FCE).
  • 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) (0.5 FCE).
  • APD3305H Systems and Organizational Change (0.5 FCE).
• 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.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years

Emphasis: Early Learning and Early Years

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.

• 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:

  • APD1211H, APD1249H, APD1272H, APD1280H, APD1286H, APD3273H.

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 graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.

Emphasis: Mental Health and Wellbeing

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.

• 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:

  • APD1236H, APD1256H, APD1279H, APD1295H, APD1297H, APD3221H.

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 graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.

Emphasis: Special Education

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.

• 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:

  • APD1271H, APD1285H, APD1296H, APD2275H, APD2296H.

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 graduation. A course can only be applied to the requirements of a single emphasis.

Master of Arts

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Child Study and Education Program is offered at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, a centre of professional teacher training and research in childhood and education, which includes a Nursery through Grade 6 Laboratory School.

The philosophy of this program is based on the belief that successful teaching requires an understanding of how children’s capacities, concerns, and behaviour change with age, how individual differences reflect developmental changes, and how social and physical environments influence children’s development.

The program introduces students to educational and developmental theory and research relevant to educational settings, showing how this research can inform classroom practice. Students also learn how to objectively study children, using both practical assessment and formal methods of inquiry. These areas of knowledge combined with knowledge of effective teaching methods (such as an inquiry-based approach) and learning environments result in educational practices that build on children’s current levels of development.

The non-thesis program requires two years of full-time study leading to a Master of Arts degree. Graduates are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for a Certificate of Qualification, which qualifies the holder to teach in the primary and junior divisions (junior kindergarten to grade 6) of Ontario schools. Research is embedded throughout the courses and the program.

This program includes a field in Practice-Based Inquiry (PBI) in Psychology and Educational Practice.

Field: Practice-Based Inquiry (PBI) in Psychology and Educational Practice

The Practice-Based Inquiry (PBI) in Psychology and Educational Practice field of study is for those who wish to become classroom teachers and acquire the skills to continuously grow, improve, and lead. The field is based on the use of collaborative inquiry and data-based decision making to enhance teachers’ practice and student learning and success (working cooperatively with colleagues and using data and research findings to meet student needs). This field will provide a foundation in the use of a broad range of information sources to address questions of practice using an inquiry cycle.

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.

Program 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 Foundations: Security, Wellbeing, Development, and Equity‬ (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2201Y Education Seminar I: Professional Practice, Critical Pedagogies, and Social Studies (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2210Y Introduction to Curriculum I: Core Areas (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2220Y Teaching Practicum (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2270Y Special Education and Adaptive Instruction (1.0 FCE).

    • APD1226H Foundations in Inquiry and Data-Based Decision Making (0.5 FCE).

    • 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 (0.5 FCE) 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 (0.5 FCE).

    • APD2212H Mathematics Learning and Instruction (0.5 FCE).

    • APD2214H Arts Curriculum and Critical Pedagogies for Cross-Curricular Teaching (0.5 FCE).

    • APD2221Y Teaching Internship (1.0 FCE).

    • APD2222H Professional Practice: Enacting a Research-Informed Learning Cycle (0.5 FCE), taken during the internship session of Year 2.

    • APD2223H Professional Practice: Developing the Skills of Critical Friendship (0.5 FCE), taken during the academic session of Year 2.

    • APD2202H Education Seminar II: Current Issues in Teaching and Learning (0.5 FCE), taken during the internship session of Year 2.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Year 1 Required Courses

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

Internship Session

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.

Individual Reading and Research Courses

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

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

Individual Reading and Research Courses

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Arts

Program Description

The Counselling and Clinical Psychology program offers studies leading to the MA and PhD degrees. It is offered by the graduate Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), St. George campus, and the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).

This graduate program is intended for students seeking to pursue careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice. At the time of application, students will be required to identify a preference for a specific field as well as for a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program.

The program has two fields:

• Clinical and Counselling Psychology, offered by OISE;

• Clinical Psychology, offered by UTSC.

The field in Clinical and Counselling Psychology is offered by the OISE Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development. This field is based on a bio-psycho-social model with an emphasis on diversity. It shares an emphasis with the Clinical Psychology field on the assessment and treatment of psychopathology in adults.

This MA program is designed for applicants interested in working as researchers or practitioners in a variety of psychological and educational settings. This program enables students to apply for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) as a Psychological Associate. It also fulfils the course and practicum requirements of students who plan to apply to the PhD program, Clinical and Counselling Psychology field at OISE.

The MA is taken on a full-time or part-time basis. However, students in the part-time option will be required to complete one year of full-time study to fulfil their degree requirements.

For 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 academic year, admissions to the part-time option have been administratively suspended.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (1.0 FCE) (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 (1.0 FCE).

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling (0.5 FCE) or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE) (or an equivalent course).

  • APD1263H Research Methods for Clinical and Counselling Psychology (RM) (0.5 FCE).

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM) (0.5 FCE).

• 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 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 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.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The Counselling and Clinical Psychology program offers studies leading to the MA and PhD degrees. It is offered by the graduate Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), St. George campus, and the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).

This graduate program is intended for students seeking to pursue careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice. At the time of application, students will be required to identify a preference for a specific field as well as for a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program.

The program has two fields:

• Clinical and Counselling Psychology, offered by OISE;

• Clinical Psychology, offered by UTSC.

The field in Clinical and Counselling Psychology is offered by the OISE Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development. This field is based on a bio-psycho-social model with an emphasis on diversity. It shares an emphasis with the Clinical Psychology field on the assessment and treatment of psychopathology in adults.

The principal aim of this PhD program is the development of research and theoretical knowledge in counselling and clinical psychology, assessment skills, and knowledge and training in professional issues. Students are expected to conduct advanced research and to develop professional knowledge and skills. Graduates will be prepared to assume a variety of positions in psychological teaching, research, and practice in universities, community settings and agencies offering psychological services, and in university or college counselling centres.

The Clinical and Counselling Psychology field offers both a full-time and flexible-time PhD, and progress in the program will be reviewed annually. This field was accredited in both the areas of counselling and clinical psychology by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for a six-year term in 2022. It is currently the only program in Canada to hold such a dual accreditation status.

For 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 academic year, admissions to the flexible-time PhD option have been administratively suspended.

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.

Program 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 (Credit/No Credit; 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.

Program Length

5 years

Time Limit

6 years

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

For 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 academic year, admissions to the flexible-time PhD option have been administratively suspended.

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.

• 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.

Program 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 (Credit/No Credit; 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.

Program Length

6 years

Time Limit

8 years

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Doctor of Education

Program Description

Advanced counsellor training in this degree program emphasizes the role of the counsellor in educational and community settings with expertise in supervisory and consultative skills and advanced counselling theory and practice. Graduates will be prepared to take leadership positions in the field of counselling and psychotherapy as educators in colleges and institutes of education; as directors and coordinators of school guidance programs; as specialists in the provision of counselling-related, in-service training for school and college personnel; and as providers of advanced levels of personal counselling in community and educational settings.

The field in Counselling and Psychotherapy will be especially attractive to individuals who have demonstrated a career commitment to the provision of counselling-related services in an educational and community setting. This professional doctorate is designed to prepare students to refine and build on professional knowledge and practice to support the development of scholar-practitioners to be leaders in their fields of professional practice.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program is only available on a full-time basis.

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).

Program 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 (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3261H⁺ Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit): complete a 500-hour practicum before the Final Oral Examination.

  • APD3270H⁰ EdD Internship (0.5 FCE): 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 (0.5 FCE)

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems (0.5 FCE) or one elective in a special focus of interest (0.5 FCE).

  • 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 (0.5 FCE)

      • One elective in a special focus of interest (0.5 FCE)

    • Option 2: Counselling and Psychotherapy for Schools and Youth

      • APD5284Y Assessment and Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (1.0 FCE).

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to take an optional continuous practicum (APD3271H⁰ Additional PhD Practicum) in conjunction with the required doctoral practicum course APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Credit/No Credit).

• 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.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Doctor of Education

Program Description

Counsellor training in this degree program emphasizes the role of the counsellor in educational and community settings with the goal of enhancing their expertise in their professional roles including supervisory and consultative skills and the advanced study of counselling theory and practice. Graduates will be prepared to take leadership positions in the field of counselling and psychotherapy; as educators in colleges and institutes of education; as directors and coordinators of school guidance programs; as specialists in the provision of counselling-related, in-service training for school and college personnel; and as providers of advanced levels of personal counselling in community and educational settings.

The field in School Psychology will be especially attractive to practitioners providing direct services to children and youth in the education system (K-12) and will provide school psychology practitioners with core theoretical and practical training needed to develop research-informed leaders in the field of school psychology. The program is structured to provide students with the requirements necessary for registration as a School Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program is only available on a full-time basis.

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).

  • Applicants must demonstrate either undergraduate- or graduate-level competence in each of the five 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, 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.

Program 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 (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3261H⁺ Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit): complete a 500-hour practicum before the Final Oral Examination.

  • APD3401H Assessment with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3402H Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3403H⁰ EdD Internship in School Psychology (0.5 FCE): 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 (0.5 FCE) or APD3160H Advanced Family Therapy (0.5 FCE).

    • APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems (0.5 FCE) or one elective in a special focus of interest (0.5 FCE).​

• Optional additional practicum. Students may choose to take an optional continuous practicum (APD3271H⁰ Additional PhD Practicum) in conjunction with the required doctoral practicum course APD3217Y⁺ Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Credit/No Credit).

• 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.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

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

Individual Reading and Research Courses

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Education

Program Description

The field in Counselling and Psychotherapy, within the Counselling Psychology MEd degree program, provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop skills appropriate for counselling individuals across a variety of work settings. Students are encouraged to tailor their courses and practicum learning experiences to meet their particular learning goals. Examples of the types of goals for which suitable programs of study could be developed include counselling and psychotherapy with adults, college and university students, or older adults: career counselling; counselling with diverse clients; and counselling and psychotherapy in community mental health and family service settings. The program of study provides students with the basic preparation for certification as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and as a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

The MEd program is typically offered on a full-time basis with a limited number of part-time spots available.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (1.0 FCE). The practicum placement is the supervised training component of this course.

  • APD1214H Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE; corequisites: APD1202H and APD1302H).

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

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

  • APD1302H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II (0.5 FCE).

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Recommended electives: one of

    • APD1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work (0.5 FCE),

    • APD1267H Emotion-Focused Therapy (0.5 FCE),

    • APD1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood (0.5 FCE),

    • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy (0.5 FCE).

• 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.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Education

Program Description

The field in Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology, within the Counselling Psychology MEd degree program, provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop skills appropriate for the field of mental health and counselling psychology in international contexts. Students will be prepared to work in a variety of global applied settings with a focus on mental health. This degree program is ideally suited to students interested in an international perspective of mental health and counselling. This degree is cohort based and is offered full-time only.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1228H Couples Counselling (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1245H Brief Strategies in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1278H Cognitive Therapy (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1282H Introduction to Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1283H Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1902H Theories and Techniques of Counselling in a Global Context (0.5 FCE).

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research (0.5 FCE).

  • APD5000H Special Topics in Applied Psychology and Human Development: Master's Level (0.5 FCE).

  • 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.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

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)

Admissions to this dual degree program have been administratively suspended for the 2024-25 admissions cycle.

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)

Master of Education

Program Description

The field in Guidance and Counselling, within the Counselling Psychology MEd degree program, provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop skills appropriate for the field of guidance and counselling in the schools. Strong preference for admission to this field is given to experienced teachers who are interested in specializing in guidance and counselling in the schools. The program of study provides students with the basic preparation for certification as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

The MEd program is typically offered on a full-time basis with a limited number of part-time spots available.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1203Y⁺ Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (1.0 FCE). The practicum placement is the supervised training component of this course.

  • APD1214H Critical Multicultural Practice: Diversity Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE; corequisites: APD1202H and APD1302H).

  • APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

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

  • APD1262H Educational Psychological Testing for Counselling (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1302H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part II (0.5 FCE).

  • 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.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Arts

Program Description

The Developmental Psychology and Education program offers studies leading to the MA, MEd, and PhD degrees. Students have an opportunity to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings.

Students take foundation courses in human development and research methodology in consultation with their advisor. Elective courses cover a range of areas including cognitive, social, and emotional development; cognition and instruction (language, literacy, and mathematics); special education and adaptive instruction; developmental neuroscience; advanced research methodology and evaluation; and early childhood policy and programs, including child care. The MA program is designed for students wishing to pursue an academic or research-based career.

Delivery modes: Although not all elective courses are offered in each modality, students may be able to complete the MA degree program through one of two delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online); and
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online) depending on their choice of elective courses.

Note: students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available 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 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.

Program 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 (0.5 FCE).

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM) (0.5 FCE).

  • Two elective courses (1.0 FCE total) chosen in consultation with the student's advisor, which may include APD2252H Individual Reading and Research (0.5 FCE).

  • Students who have not taken a previous course in human development are required to take APD1201H Child and Adolescent Development (0.5 FCE) 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.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

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

Individual Reading and Research Courses

Master of Education

Program Description

The Developmental Psychology and Education program offers studies leading to the MA, MEd, and PhD degrees. Students have an opportunity to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings. The Master of Education (MEd) program is designed for the reflective teacher or other practitioner in education or in any other field. This is a degree primarily designed for those working in applied settings and it does not include a research thesis.

Students take foundation courses in human development and research methodology. Elective courses cover a range of areas including cognitive, social, and emotional development; cognition and instruction (language, literacy, and mathematics); special education and adaptive instruction; program evaluation and mental health; advanced research methodology and evaluation; and early childhood policy and programs, including child care.

The MEd program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Delivery options: Although not all elective courses are offered in each modality, students may be able to complete the MEd degree program through one of three delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online);
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online); and
• online (students will be able to complete all their coursework and other program requirements online) depending on their choice of emphases and elective courses.

Note: students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available options.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • APD1200H Foundations of Human Development and Education (0.5 FCE).

  • APD2293H Interpretation of Educational Research (0.5 FCE).

  • 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.

Program Length

4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
10 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Emphasis: Program Evaluation

Program Description

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.

Program Requirements

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.

• Program Evaluation menu (1.0 FCE from the following, which must include at least one of APD1212H and/or APD3202H):

  • APD1212H Basics to Program Evaluation in Social Sciences.

  • APD1250H Program Evaluation Practicum.

  • APD1292H Instrument Design and Analysis (RM).

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

  • APD3305H Systems and Organizational Change.

• Research Methods menu (0.5 FCE from the following):

  • APD1210H Research Practicum.

  • APD3201H Qualitative Research Methods in Human Development and Applied Psychology (RM).

  • JOI1287H Introduction to Applied Statistics (RM).

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM).

  • JOI3043H Development and Use of Surveys in Education Research (RM).

  • JOI3048H Intermediate Statistics in Educational Research: Multiple Regression Analysis (RM).

  • JOI3228H Mixed Methods Research Design in Social Sciences (RM).

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.

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The Developmental Psychology and Education program offers studies leading to the MA, MEd, and PhD degrees. Students have an opportunity to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings.

Students take courses in human development and research methodology. Elective courses, chosen in consultation with their advisor, cover a range of areas including cognitive, social, and emotional development; cognition and instruction (language, literacy, and mathematics); special education and adaptive instruction; developmental neuroscience; advanced research methodology and evaluation; and early childhood policy and programs, including child care. The PhD program is designed for students wishing to pursue an academic or research-based career.

The Developmental Psychology and Education program offers both a full-time and a flexible-time PhD program option. Applicants must declare the option for which they are interested in applying. The flexible-time PhD degree program is designed to accommodate demand by practising professionals for a PhD degree that permits continued employment in areas related to their fields of research. Degree requirements for the full-time and flexible-time options are the same.

PhD students have the option of completing an emphasis in Early Learning. Please see details below.

Delivery options: Although not all elective courses are offered in each modality, students may be able to complete the PhD degree program through one of two delivery modes:

• in-person (students will mainly complete their coursework and other program requirements in-person, with up to one-third of their coursework online); and
• hybrid (students will experience a mix of modes of engagement, with some of their coursework and other program requirements in-person and between one-third and two-thirds of their coursework online) depending on their choice of elective courses.

Note: students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or graduate liaison officer regarding available options.

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.

Program 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).

  • 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.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

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.

Program 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).

  • 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.

Program Length

6 years

Time Limit

8 years

Emphasis: Early Learning

Admissions to this emphasis have been administratively suspended.

Students interested in the Early Learning emphasis should consult with the Graduate Coordinator.

• Students wishing to complete the emphasis in Early Learning will include the following courses (2.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]) in their overall PhD program:

  • APD3200H Researching Proseminar in Human Development and Applied Psychology (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3273H Researching Early Learning (0.5 FCE): an overview course of quantitative and qualitative methodology which meets the requirements of an intermediate or higher-level statistics course required of all Developmental Psychology and Education students).

  • APD1211H Psychological Foundations of Early Development and Education (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3274H Early Learning and Thesis Development (0.5 FCE).

Master of Arts

Program Description

The mission of the School and Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) program is to provide students with theoretical, research, and professional training in preparation for leadership in psychological practice with children, adolescents, and families in school, mental health, private practice, and research settings. The program follows a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to train students to conduct basic and applied research and provide professional training in psychological assessment, therapy, and other psychosocial and instructional interventions, professional consultation, and prevention.

Opportunities are available for research and professional work with infants, young children, adolescents, adults, and families. The degrees are intended to meet the academic requirements of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) for registration as a Psychological Associate (MA) or Psychologist (PhD).

The curriculum of the SCCP program is designed to establish a strong foundation of core knowledge and skills early in the program, with students free to specialize later on. The program reflects a mix of courses and training opportunities.

A systemic approach is the basis for the training that is provided in assessment and intervention. The knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of school psychology and clinical child psychology overlap considerably, and experience in school and clinical settings complement and enhance each other. Therefore, over the course of the program of study, students are required to undertake practica in both school and clinical child settings.

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.

Program Requirements

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

  • APD1205H Ethical Issues in Applied Psychology (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1215H Psychological Assessment of School-Aged Children (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1216H Psychoeducational Assessment (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1218H Seminar and Practicum in School-Based Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention (0.5 FCE). 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 (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1236H Developmental Psychopathology (0.5 FCE).

  • APD1285H Psychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities (0.5 FCE).

  • JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM) (0.5 FCE).

  • 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.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

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

Individual Reading and Research Courses

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The mission of the School and Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) program is to provide students with theoretical, research, and professional training in preparation for leadership in psychological practice with children, adolescents, and families in school, mental health, private practice, and research settings. The program follows a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to train students to conduct basic and applied research and provide professional training in psychological assessment, therapy, and other psychosocial and instructional interventions, professional consultation, and prevention.

Opportunities are available for research and professional work with infants, young children, adolescents, adults, and families. The degrees are intended to meet the academic requirements of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) for registration as a Psychological Associate (MA) or Psychologist (PhD).

The curriculum of the SCCP program is designed to establish a strong foundation of core knowledge and skills early in the program, with students free to specialize later on. The program reflects a mix of courses and training opportunities.

A systemic approach is the basis for the training that is provided in assessment and intervention. The knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of school psychology and clinical child psychology overlap considerably, and experience in school and clinical settings complement and enhance each other. Therefore, over the course of the program of study, students are required to undertake practica in both school and clinical child settings.

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.

Program 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) (0.5 FCE).

  • APD3222H Approaches to Psychotherapy with Children, Youth, and Families (0.5 FCE), 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 (0.5 FCE).

  • APD5284Y⁺ Assessment and Intervention with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children, Youth, and Families (1.0 FCE).

  • 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 (1.0 FCE). 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.

Program Length

5 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Master of Architecture

Program Description

The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a professional degree program and provides a thorough base of knowledge in history, theory, technology, ecology, society, and professional practice, while developing skills in design through an intensive sequence of design studio courses. These are supported by courses in visual communication and architectural representation including computer modelling and other new media. The program aims to develop critical, creative, and independent thinking and research that responds to current design issues and societal changes. The greater Toronto region is used as an urban laboratory for the development of new knowledge and forms of practice.

In Canada, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole agency authorized by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) to accredit Canadian professional degree programs in architecture for the purposes of architectural licensure.

MArch Program (3-Year Option)

The 3-year option within the MArch program is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become an Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree (BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a final-year grade point average of at least mid-B.

• Recommended: courses in secondary calculus, secondary physics, and university-level architectural history (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE]).

• Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• The course of study is a rigorous full-time, comprehensive program and prepares graduates for the full range of professional activities in architecture. The core program is extensive, and students are required to use their electives to develop an area of special skill and knowledge through an independent study program that culminates in a design thesis.

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Students who complete their Master of Architecture program and are eligible to graduate will have their relevant information automatically forwarded by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design to the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), unless the student opts out in writing. The certification confirms the individual’s academic qualifications in compliance with the Canadian Education Standard (CES) in Architecture for entry to the profession. CACB grants and issues certification to applicants who meet the Education Standard and maintains a National Register of those certified and confidential records of all pertinent documentation for all applicants.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 16.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 14.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 4.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Research

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Thesis

    • 1.0 FCE: Research Methods

    • 0.5 FCE: Visual Communication

    • 1.0 FCE: History

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Technology

    • 3.5 FCEs: Technics and Planning

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice

  • 2.0 elective FCEs, of which 0.5 FCE must be in the History and Theory category.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

4 years full-time

MArch Program (2-Year: Second-Year Advanced-Standing Option)

The 2-year option within the MArch program is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become an Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate non-professional bachelor's degree in architectural studies or environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the built environment.

• Admission to the advanced-standing option is based on the merits of the student's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the MArch admissions committee.

• Required: minimum previous completion of

  • four design studio courses

  • one course in visual communications or representation

  • one course in design technology

  • two courses in architecture history and theory (one in 20th-century)

  • one course in structures

  • one course in building science

  • one course in environmental systems.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• The course of study is a rigorous full-time, comprehensive program and prepares graduates for the full range of professional activities in architecture. The core program is extensive, and students are required to use their electives to develop an area of special skill and knowledge through an independent study program that culminates in a design thesis.

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Students who complete their Master of Architecture program and are eligible to graduate will have their relevant information automatically forwarded by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design to the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), unless the student opts out in writing. The certification confirms the individual’s academic qualifications in compliance with the Canadian Education Standard (CES) in Architecture for entry to the profession. CACB grants and issues certification to applicants who meet the Education Standard and maintains a National Register of those certified and confidential records of all pertinent documentation for all applicants.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 8.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 2.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 2.0 FCEs: Design Studio Research

    • 0.5 FCE: Research Methods

    • 0.5 FCE: Design Technology

    • 2.0 FCEs: Technics and Planning

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice

  • 2.5 elective FCEs, of which 0.5 FCE must be in the History and Theory category.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

4 years full-time

MArch Program (1-Year: Post-Professional Advanced-Standing Option)

The 1-year option within the MArch program is ideal for those who wish to undertake a graduate-level, academic research project, and independent of the pathway to professional licensure. Those who wish to become a licensed Architect should consider the 2- or 3-year program options above.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A post-professional advanced-standing option is available for students who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in architecture beyond their professional degree.

• Applicants must have completed all requirements for an accredited architectural professional degree from a recognized university.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

• The post-professional advanced-standing option does not grant a professionally accredited degree.

Program Requirements

• The course of study is a rigorous full-time, comprehensive program and prepares graduates for the full range of professional activities in architecture. The core program is extensive, and students are required to use their electives to develop an area of special skill and knowledge through an independent study program that culminates in a design thesis.

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Each student’s program of study must receive the approval of the Program Director and, in general, shall consist of a research or design project on which a thesis must be submitted. Faculty members have research expertise in the following areas of interest, which students may pursue: Computation and Fabrication; Health and Society; and Sustainability and Environment.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4010H Field Course

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4020H Thesis Preparation

    • 1.0 FCE: ALA4021Y Thesis I

    • 1.5 FCE: ALA4022Y Thesis II

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4030H Colloquium

  • 2.0 elective FCEs, of which 1.0 FCE must be in the student's area of interest.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Not all electives are offered every year. Please check the timetable for current listings available.

Core Courses

Design Studio

Design Studio Research

Design Studio Thesis

Design Technology

History

Post Professional

Professional Practice

Research Methods

Technics and Planning

Visual Communication

Elective Courses

Architecture and Health

Computer Modelling

Design

History and Theory

Independent Study

Other

Professional Practice

Technics and Planning

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The PhD program in Architecture, Landscape, and Design engages students in advanced research from an intra-disciplinary approach to architecture, landscape, and urban design. The program addresses cultural, social, environmental, historical, and technological questions of the art and design disciplines and the built environment. The program is intended for students entering careers that demand a syncretic approach to research in design and related disciplines.

This full-time program normally begins in September.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate master's degree with an average grade of at least A–. A professional degree in a design discipline is highly desirable, but applicants with a master’s degree in a related discipline in the humanities and social sciences may be considered. An additional specialized program of study may be proposed for successful applicants without professional training.

• A writing sample in the form of a substantial research paper or publication.

• Recommendation from three referees.

• A two-page proposal that indicates a topic of research within a design discipline, possible sub-field(s) (if desired), and potential supervisors. Although letters of commitment from faculty members are not required, the proposed topic must be congruent with the interests and expertise of at least one member of the PhD standing committee. The admissions committee will obtain commitment from the potential supervisor before admitting an applicant, and the applicant will be informed of this in the letter of offer.

• A portfolio of creative work may also be requested where it is relevant to the applicant’s proposed area of research and the degree to which it may require technical skills typically gained in a professional degree program. For example, this could pertain to an applicant whose proposal includes producing renderings. Questions about whether to include a portfolio in an application should be directed to the Program Director or the applicant’s prospective supervisor prior to the application deadline.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

  • ALD4030H Doctoral Research Colloquium (0.5 FCE).

  • ALD4040H Theories and Methods (0.5 FCE).

  • ALD4050H Research Practicum (0.5 FCE; Credit/No Credit).

  • ALD4060H Preparation for Thesis (0.5 FCE; Credit/No Credit).

  • 4.0 elective FCEs chosen from advanced (3000 and 4000 series) graduate-level courses offered by the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. Depending on their field of study, students may also take advanced graduate courses in cognate disciplines across the University, pending the approval of the Faculty and in consultation with their supervisors.

  • To complete the chosen thesis topic, students may be required to take additional courses or acquire other skills. This will be determined by the supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies and may include competence in another language.

• Comprehensive examinations. All PhD students must complete a two-part comprehensive examination normally before their second Summer session. Successful completion of the examinations is required to achieve PhD candidacy. The exam's specific nature and scope are to be determined in consultation with the student's supervisor.

  • The first part, normally to be completed in the Summer session of Year 1, is to achieve breadth in the primary area of study so that the student can teach and conduct research within a larger chosen area within the design disciplines. This will usually involve preparing an annotated bibliography in consultation with the supervisor in the early Summer and writing the exam at the end of the Summer. The first part of the exam will consist of a written response to three questions.

  • The second part, normally to be completed during the second session of Year 2, is to achieve depth in a secondary area of study, within the Faculty or beyond, so that the student can master the context for the advanced research they plan to undertake for their thesis. For the secondary area of study, most students are expected to specialize in one area of study of the design disciplines (for example, architectural history). Alternatively, for this requirement students may focus on a secondary area of study. (For example, computational technologies.) This exam may be administered by a faculty member other than the supervisor, to be determined by the student in consultation with their supervisor. This second part can take one of two formats:

    • a second annotated bibliography to achieve depth in a sub-section of the primary area of study;

    • a course syllabus with readings and outlines of lectures, themes for tutorial discussions, as well as a minimum of three lectures drawn from across the syllabus.

  • Both parts of the examination are marked on a pass/fail basis. An oral examination will follow the completion of the second part of the exam. The oral examination will last no more than 90 minutes.

  • A second attempt of the comprehensive examinations will be allowed within six months, only on the recommendation of the student’s supervisor. If the student fails again, their registration will be terminated. The student must pass both parts of the comprehensive examinations before permission to submit a thesis proposal will be granted.

• Thesis. Following completion of the comprehensive exam, the student’s supervisory committee will be formed. This will take place no later than the Summer of Year 2 to allow the committee to advise on the development of the student’s thesis proposal.

  • No later than the beginning of Year 3, the student must submit to the PhD program director a thesis proposal that has been approved by the student’s supervisory committee. Once the thesis proposal has been approved, the student will achieve candidacy.

  • The doctoral candidate will then proceed to researching and writing the thesis. The student must meet with their thesis supervisory committee within three months of submitting the thesis proposal; thereafter, the candidate is required to meet at least once a year with the supervisory committee.

  • By the end of Year 4, the candidate should complete a thesis based on original research and the thesis should make a significant contribution to the area of study. The supervisory committee must approve the completed thesis before it is submitted for examination.

  • The candidate will defend the thesis at the Doctoral Final Oral Examination.

Program Length

4 years full-time

Time Limit

6 years full-time

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Not all electives are offered every year. Please check the timetable for current listings available from the Summer session. Electives are to be selected from advanced (3000 and 4000 series) graduate-level courses offered at the Daniels or other Faculties. These include the following:

Master of Landscape Architecture

Program Description

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a professional program that focuses on urban and regional landscape architecture within a studio-based curriculum. Integrated courses in design; visual communication and modelling; history, theory, and criticism; site engineering and material technologies; horticulture, ecology, hydrology; professional practice and research methods seminars, as well as options for electives, provide a comprehensive professional education in landscape architecture. The program prepares students with a strong base in the fundamentals of the profession, while fostering innovative thinkers able to work collaboratively with allied disciplines, in preparation for becoming the next generation of leaders in landscape architecture.

MLA Program (3-Year Option)

The 3-year option within the MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become a Landscape Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree (such as BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a minimum average of mid-B.

• Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 15.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 14.5 FCEs in core courses:

    • 4.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Options

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Studio Thesis

    • 2.0 FCEs: Visual Communication

    • 2.0 FCEs: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.5 FCEs: Technology

    • 1.5 FCEs: Environment

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice and Research Methods

  • 1.0 elective FCE.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MLA Program (2-Year: Second-Year Advanced-Standing Option)

The 2-year option within the MLA program is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to begin the process of professional licensure to become a Landscape Architect in North America. The qualification is also transferable to many other countries and regions; students are advised to inquire with their local licensing body.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, architectural studies, or environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the design of landscapes and the built environment.

• Admission is based on the merits of the applicant's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the admissions committee.

• Admission to the advanced-standing option depends upon the student's previous coursework exempting them Year 1 of the MLA curriculum. If the student's coursework does not satisfy the Year 1 requirements, they may be considered for the 3-year option.

• Minimum previous completion of three design studio courses, two courses in digital visual representation (including Rhinoceros, Illustrator, Laser Cutting), two courses in landscape architecture history and theory (one in 20th-century), and two courses in landscape architecture site engineering (i.e., site grading) and planting design, horticulture, urban ecology, or forest ecology.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 9.5 FCEs in core courses as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Options

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Studio Thesis

    • 1.0 FCE: Visual Communication

    • 0.5 FCE: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.0 FCE: Technology

    • 1.5 FCEs: Environment

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice and Research Methods

  • 1.0 elective FCE.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MLA Program (1-Year: Post-Professional Advanced-Standing Option)

The 1-year option within the MLA program is ideal for those who wish to undertake a graduate-level, academic research project, independent of the pathway to professional licensure. Those who wish to become a licensed Landscape Architect should consider the 2- or 3-year program options above.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A post-professional advanced-standing option is available for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study beyond their professional degree.

• Applicants must have completed all requirements for an accredited professional degree in landscape from a recognized university.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

• The post-professional advanced-standing option does not grant a professionally accredited degree.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Each student’s program of study must receive the approval of the Program Director and, in general, shall consist of a research or design project on which a thesis must be submitted. Faculty members have research expertise in the following areas of interest, which students may pursue: Computation and Fabrication; Health and Society; and Sustainability and Environment.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.0 FCEs in core courses:

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4010H Field Course

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4020H Thesis Preparation

    • 1.0 FCE: ALA4021Y Thesis I

    • 1.5 FCE: ALA4022Y Thesis II

    • 0.5 FCE: ALA4030H Colloquium

  • 2.0 elective FCEs, of which 1.0 FCE must be in the student's area of interest.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Not all electives are offered every year. Please check the timetable for current listings available.

Core Courses

Design Studio

Environment

History, Theory, Criticism

Post Professional

Proseminar

Technology

Visual Communication

Elective Courses

Design

Environment

History, Theory, Criticism

Proseminar

Technology

Visual Communication

Master of Urban Design

Program Description

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is a post-professional program that prepares architects and landscape architects for design-based research and professional practice at the urban and regional scales. The MUD program is committed to design as a primary medium of operation and research in a broad intellectual framework that includes geography, environmental studies, social sciences, media studies, economics, and engineering. It aims for responsible and creative design in the context of contemporary city and region building, with attention to new paradigms of urbanization, global economic restructuring, and information technology. The program emphasizes a coherent intellectual approach that is committed to analysis and critique and seeks to become the central Canadian forum for advanced research, design innovation, scholarship, criticism, and debate in urban design.

MUD Program (2-Year)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A professional degree in architecture (BArch or MArch) or landscape architecture (BLA, MLA). Applicants with a degree in urban planning (MCP, MUP, or MScPl) may be considered for admission if they are able to demonstrate design potential in their application portfolio. Applicants may be required to complete design and/or visual communication workshops before they begin the MUD program, to prepare them for the design studio component of the MUD curriculum.

• All applicants must submit a portfolio of design work for review. Admission is based on the merits of the applicant's overall academic background and strength of design portfolio as evaluated by the admissions committee.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's candidacy for the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 7.5 FCEs in core courses:

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio

    • 2.0 FCEs: Option Design Studio

    • 0.5 FCE: Thesis Preparation and Research

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Thesis

    • 1.0 FCE: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.5 FCEs: other courses

  • 2.5 elective FCEs, of which 1.5 FCEs must be selected from offerings in the History, Theory, Criticism category.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Not all electives are offered every year. Please check the timetable for current listings available.

Core Courses

Design

History, Theory, Criticism

Other

Elective Courses

History, Theory, Criticism

Other

Master of Visual Studies

Program Description

The Master of Visual Studies (MVS) is a two-year, full-time professional program with two fields:

• Curatorial Studies: prepares students for contemporary curatorial practice through research-based scholarship and critical discourse.

• Studio: prepares students to further their contemporary art practices through research-based scholarship and critical discourse.

The program normally begins in September.

Field: Curatorial Studies

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with significant coursework in humanities and cultural theory from a recognized university, or an appropriate BFA degree from a recognized university.

• Overall average of at least a B+.

• Applications must include:

  • artist's statement that includes a description of the proposed body of work in curatorial to be undertaken during the two-year program;

  • full curriculum vitae (CV) with details of exhibition, professional activity, and education;

  • documentation of recent curatorial work;

  • three letters of recommendation;

  • a critical writing sample;

  • transcripts;

  • a portfolio of previous work dependent on the field of future study.

• Applicants must present a portfolio with documentation of exhibitions including exhibition brochures, curatorial essays, announcement cards, and/or catalogues from curatorial work.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.5 FCEs from the approved course list for Curatorial Studies.

  • 0.5 FCE MVS Proseminars.

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Elective courses are selected in consultation with the student's advisor and are subject to the approval of the Program Director.

• The internship requirement is normally completed during the Summer session between Year 1 and Year 2.

• MVS Curatorial Studies students are supervised by an Advisory Panel made up of the Director of the Visual Studies program (or their designate), a graduate faculty member who will be considered to be the student's Principal Advisor, one of the University of Toronto's gallery directors, and an external reader chosen upon approval of the Principle Advisor and Program Director.

• The graduating thesis project is composed of an exhibition and a qualifying paper.

• An FZ (fail) in any one course or a B– grade in any two courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student’s registration in the degree program.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Field: Studio

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with significant coursework in humanities and cultural theory from a recognized university, or an appropriate BFA degree from a recognized university.

• Overall average of at least a B+.

• Applications must include:

  • artist's statement that includes a description of the proposed body of work in studio to be undertaken during the two-year program;

  • full curriculum vitae (CV) with details of exhibition, professional activity, and education;

  • documentation of recent studio work;

  • three letters of recommendation;

  • a critical writing sample;

  • transcripts;

  • a portfolio of previous work dependent on the field of future study.

• Applicants must present a portfolio with documentation of their artworks. Applicants will also include a fully annotated listing for all portfolio materials that provides detailed information about media, year of production, dimensions, part of a series, full running length (in the case of media artworks), and circumstances of display (in the case of installation works and performance works).

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 6.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • 4.5 FCEs from the approved course list for Studio.

  • 0.5 FCE MVS Proseminars.

  • 1.5 FCEs in electives. Elective courses are selected in consultation with the student's advisor and are subject to the approval of the Program Director.

• The internship requirement is normally completed during the Summer session between Year 1 and Year 2.

• MVS Studio students are supervised by an Advisory Panel made up of the Director of the Visual Studies program (or designate), a studio faculty member of the MVS program who is considered the student's Principal Advisor, a second MVS studio faculty member, and another faculty member (not necessarily a member of the MVS program). The Final Studio Thesis defence requires an external reader chosen upon approval of the Principal Advisor and Program Director.

• The graduating thesis project is composed of an exhibition and a qualifying paper.

• An FZ (fail) in any one course or a B– grade in any two courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student’s registration in the degree program.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

MVS Curatorial Studies Courses

MVS Studio Courses

MVS Elective Courses

Master of Arts

Program Description

The MA program is a course-based degree designed to prepare art history students for doctoral research, curatorial work, art consultation, heritage programs, cultural journalism, and secondary school teaching.

MA students do not complete a thesis and are not assigned a supervisor. The MA program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Strong overall grade average in art history and closely related subjects and at least a B+ average in recent senior art history courses. Outstanding applicants with other backgrounds may be considered.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Coursework must be chosen from at least three of four fields: 1) Ancient, 2) Medieval, 3) Early Modern, 4) Modern and Contemporary. No more than 2.0 FCEs may be taken in any one of the four fields.

  • Coursework must also be taken in at least two geographic zones. Courses without a specific regional focus may count toward the geographical distribution requirement if the student's final paper is on an appropriate topic.

  • The equivalent of 1.0 FCE may be taken in another graduate department (for example, Medieval Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations), subject to approval of the Department of Art History and the other department concerned.

• Reading knowledge of a language other than English (normally French, German, Italian, Arabic, or Chinese); tested in the first session.

• A research methods workshop.

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);
6 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

Not all courses are offered each year. Check the departmental website for course availability under the current timetable.

Methods

Ancient

Medieval

Early Modern

Modern and Contemporary

Reading Courses

Undergraduate/Graduate Courses

Periodically, the department may offer fourth-year undergraduate courses that have been recognized for graduate credit. Please visit the departmental website and discuss with the Graduate Coordinator.

Relevant Courses in Other Departments

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The PhD program is designed to prepare art history students for college and university teaching, museum curatorships, and other research positions.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master's degree or 2) direct entry after completing a bachelor's degree.

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Minimum A– average in their master's program.

• Reading knowledge of two foreign languages relevant to the student's research.

• Students unable to meet language requirements for particular courses may be refused admission to courses; enrolment in Fall courses is limited and subject to instructor's approval.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) of graduate courses as follows:

  • FAH5000Y Comprehensive Examinations and Dissertation Topic Reading Course (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit) with the student's interim supervisor to prepare for the comprehensive examinations.

  • FAH1001H Methods of Art History (0.5 FCE), a departmental methodology course, must be taken in Year 1. With departmental approval, credit may be given for a research methodology course taken previously.

  • Students are encouraged to take courses reflecting a variety of time periods and geographic zones.

• A research methods workshop is recommended.

• At the end of each academic year, students' progress will be reviewed to ensure that they have made satisfactory progress through the program; this includes maintaining full-time status with a GPA of at least A– and completion of all language requirements.

• Students must pass examinations in two foreign languages by the end of Year 2. Students who have completed a language exam during their MA may apply to have the exam counted towards fulfilling one of the two foreign language requirements. The appropriate languages will be set by the interim supervisor in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies, and additional languages may be required depending on the research needs of the student's dissertation topic.

• Within Years 1 and 2, students complete coursework and language requirements and secure a prospective supervisor with whom they will discuss plans for the comprehensive examinations.

• Additionally, within Years 1 and 2, students must take a three-part comprehensive examination: 1) the first part focusing on one of the four fields, 2) the second on the student's dissertation field, and 3) the third (oral) discussing the first two.

  • The exam consists of an in-house written section, a take-home essay, and an oral exam.

  • The student will meet with the Examination Committee (normally made up of at least three members of the department, one of whom will be the prospective dissertation supervisor), in order to define the areas of the examination, the length of study, and such readings and special topics as deemed appropriate.

  • If a student fails the comprehensive examinations, one further attempt is allowed, no more than three months later. A second failure results in the immediate removal of the student from the program.

  • Once the student passes the exam, their graduate record will be updated to reflect successful exam completion.

• Immediately following successful completion of comprehensive examinations, students must formally establish their PhD Supervisory Committee. This will include the faculty member acting as the dissertation supervisor, and two other graduate faculty members. These arrangements must be approved by the department's Graduate Program Committee.

• Working with the PhD Supervisory Committee, the student will develop a detailed proposal for their research, to be submitted 3 months after the successful completion of their comprehensive exam. The length and specific nature of the proposal will be determined by the Supervisory Committee and the PhD student. The drafted proposal must be approved, first by the Supervisory Committee, and then by the Director of Graduate Studies.

• At some point during the dissertation stage, students will present their work to the faculty and students at a colloquium in an appropriate format and at a time to be determined by the supervisor in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies.

• Normal timeline through the program: By the end of Year 1, students should have completed all course requirements for the degree. By the end of the following year of registration, students should satisfy any remaining requirements, select a thesis committee, pass the comprehensive examination, and submit a thesis proposal. Thereafter, the candidate selects a member of the thesis committee to be the thesis supervisor and begins work on their thesis.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Applicants with a bachelor's degree who have an exceptionally strong academic record; minimum grade average of A– in art history and humanities courses in the last two years.

• Reading knowledge of two foreign languages relevant to the student's research.

• Students unable to meet language requirements for particular courses may be refused admission to courses; enrolment in Fall courses is limited and subject to instructor's approval.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete at least 5.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in art history as follows:

  • FAH5000Y Comprehensive Examinations and Dissertation Topic Reading Course (1.0 FCE; Credit/No Credit) must be taken in Year 2 with the student's interim supervisor to prepare for the comprehensive examinations.

  • FAH1001H Methods of Art History (0.5 FCE), a departmental methodology course, must be taken in Years 1 and 2. With departmental approval, credit may be given for a research methodology course taken previously.

  • The remaining 4.0 FCEs must be chosen from at least three of the following fields: (1) Ancient, (2) Medieval, (3) Early Modern, 4) Modern and Contemporary. Any course that covers more than one of these time periods may only be used to fulfil one of the FCE distributions.

  • Coursework must be taken in at least two geographic zones (Western, East Asian, South Asian, African, etc.). Courses without a specific regional focus may count toward the geographical distribution requirement if the student's final paper is on an appropriate topic.

• Students must maintain an A– average.

• A research methods workshop, normally taken in Year 1.

• Students must pass examinations in two foreign languages by the end of Year 2. Students focusing on Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance and Baroque will normally be expected to pass the examination in German as one of their two languages. The appropriate languages will be set by the interim supervisor in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies, and additional languages may be required depending on the research needs of the student's dissertation topic. Language requirements must be completed prior to approval of the dissertation proposal.

• At the beginning of Year 3, students' progress will be reviewed to ensure that they have made satisfactory progress through the program; this includes maintaining full-time status with a GPA of at least A– and completion of all language requirements.

• Within the first three years, students must take a three-part comprehensive examination: 1) the first part focusing on one of the four fields, 2) the second on the dissertation field, and 3) the third (oral) discussing the first two.

  • The exam consists of an in-house written section, a take-home essay, and an oral exam.

  • Upon the completion of all coursework, PhD students must seek out and secure the participation of a prospective supervisor with whom they will discuss plans for the comprehensive examinations.

  • The student will meet with the Examination Committee (normally made up of at least three members of the department, one of whom will be the prospective dissertation supervisor) in order to define the areas of the examination, the length of study, and such readings and special topics as deemed appropriate.

  • If a student fails the comprehensive examinations, one further attempt is allowed, no more than three months later. A second failure results in the immediate removal of the student from the program.

  • Once the student passes the exam, their graduate record will be updated to reflect successful exam completion.

• Immediately following successful completion of comprehensive examinations, students must formally establish their PhD Supervisory Committee. This will include the faculty member acting as the dissertation supervisor, and two other graduate faculty members. These arrangements must be approved by the department's Graduate Program Committee.

• Working with the PhD Supervisory Committee, the student will develop a detailed proposal for their research, to be submitted 3 months after the successful completion of their comprehensive exam. The length and specific nature of the proposal will be determined by the Supervisory Committee and the PhD student. The drafted proposal must be approved, first by the Supervisory Committee, and then by the department's Director of Graduate Studies.

• At some point during the dissertation stage, students will present their work to the faculty and students at a colloquium in an appropriate format and at a time to be determined by the supervisor in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies.

• Normal timeline through the program: By the end of Year 2, students should have completed all course requirements for the degree. By the end of the following year of registration, students should satisfy any remaining requirements, select a thesis committee, pass the comprehensive examination, and submit a thesis proposal. Thereafter, the candidate selects a member of the thesis committee to be the thesis supervisor and begins work on their thesis.

Program Length

5 years (some students may take longer to complete the program)

Time Limit

7 years

Master of Science

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics' additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants must hold an appropriate bachelor's degree with high academic standing from a recognized university.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

• Because many universities do not offer extensive undergraduate training in astronomy and astrophysics, preparation in physics and mathematics is an acceptable background.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete 2.0 required full-course equivalents (FCEs): AST1501Y and AST1500Y, with different supervisors. Students are immediately engaged in original research throughout these two required research courses. An oral exam by committee is held for each. AST1501Y is normally completed during the Fall/Winter of Year 1, and AST1500Y is completed in the following Summer session.

• Students must complete a minimum of 1.5 FCEs (three half courses) from the AST preparatory, elective, or specialized courses. More courses may be taken for credit or audited as appropriate.

• Students are expected to attend the weekly general colloquium conducted by the department.

• Residence. Students are normally expected to be on campus full-time for the duration of the program.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Preparatory Courses

Research Courses

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Elective Courses

Specialized Courses

Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics offers dynamic and competitive doctoral programs which emphasize research.

Students may be accepted into the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate master's degree or 2) direct entry following completion of a bachelor's degree.

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 Astronomy and Astrophysics' additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

• Applicants may be accepted into the PhD program following completion of an MSc degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Toronto, or an MSc degree in another appropriate discipline or from elsewhere deemed equivalent, with an average of at least B+ or demonstrated comparable research competence.

Program Requirements

• There is no minimum course requirement in the four-year program except for courses deemed necessary by the student's PhD supervisory or qualifying examination committees.

• Students register in the AST4000Y Research course series (in sequence of the last digit: 2, 3, etc.) beginning in the Summer session of Year 1 and continue through the sequence through Year 4. The first registration, AST4002Y, corresponds to the qualifying examinations. The series continues with registration each Fall/Winter, starting with AST4003Y and is incremented by one digit each subsequent academic year. This registration is tied to thesis research progress, which is assessed based on the two required annual PhD supervisory committee meetings in October and April.

• Students must successfully complete the two parts of the PhD qualifying examinations: literature-based and thesis proposal. Both are oral examinations conducted by a panel of faculty members.

  • The literature-based section evaluates the student's mastery of general astronomy and astrophysics and ability to apply that knowledge to understand relevant research literature.

  • The thesis proposal section evaluates the feasibility and value of the proposed thesis and verifies that the student has sufficient preparation in the relevant research area. It is based in part on a written summary of the proposed thesis provided by the student to the examiners.

The literature qualifying examinations are taken in parallel with the corresponding graduate course offering, with completion of the four sections by the end of Year 1. The thesis proposal examination is taken in the Summer session of Year 1. Students who fail at the first attempt have the opportunity to retake the examinations once, by the deadline of January 31 of Year 2.

• A thesis embodying the results of original research, which must be submitted for appraisal in accordance with the regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

• Students are expected to attend the weekly general colloquium conducted by the department.

• Residence. Students are normally expected to be on campus full-time for the duration of the program.

Program Length

4 years

Time Limit

6 years

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics' additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.

• Students are accepted into the PhD program following completion of a bachelor's degree, with an average in the final two years equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better from a recognized university.

• Because many universities do not offer extensive undergraduate training in astronomy and astrophysics, preparation in physics and mathematics is an acceptable background.

Program Requirements

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs): AST1500Y and AST1501Y, with different supervisors. Students are immediately engaged in original research throughout these two required research courses. AST1501Y is normally completed during the Fall/Winter of Year 1, and AST1500Y is completed in the following Summer session. An oral exam by committee is held for each.

• Students must complete a minimum of 2.5 FCEs (five half courses) from the AST preparatory, elective, or specialized courses. Students may petition the associate chair, graduate to include courses offered by a cognate department at the equivalent level. (A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be substituted.) More courses may be taken for credit or audited as appropriate.

• Students register in the AST4000Y Research course series (in sequence of the last digit: 2, 3, etc,) beginning in the Summer session of Year 2 and continue the sequence through Year 5. The first registration, AST4002Y, corresponds to the qualifying examinations. The series continues with registration each Fall/Winter, starting with AST4003Y and is incremented by one digit each subsequent academic year. This registration is tied to thesis research progress, which is assessed based on the two required annual PhD supervisory committee meetings in October and April.

• Students must successfully complete the two parts of the PhD qualifying examinations: literature-based and thesis proposal. Both are oral examinations conducted by a panel of faculty members.

  • The literature-based section evaluates the student's mastery of general astronomy and astrophysics and ability to apply that knowledge to understand relevant research literature.

  • The thesis proposal section evaluates the feasibility and value of the proposed thesis and verifies that the student has sufficient preparation in the relevant research area. It is based in part on a written summary of the proposed thesis provided by the student to the examiners.

The literature qualifying examinations are taken in parallel with the corresponding graduate course offering, with completion of the four sections by the end of Year 2. The thesis proposal examination is taken in the Summer session of Year 2. Students who fail at the first attempt have the opportunity to retake the examinations once, by the deadline of January 31 of Year 3.

• A thesis embodying the results of original research, which must be submitted for appraisal in accordance with the regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

• Students are expected to attend the weekly general colloquium conducted by the department.

• Residence. Students are normally expected to be on campus full-time for the duration of the program.

Program Length

5 years

Time Limit

7 years

Master of Science

Minimum Admission Requirements

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

• Normally, a minimum B+ average in the last two years of study in an honours or specialist BSc program in biochemistry or molecular biology. Applicants with strong academic credentials in honours or specialist programs in disciplines related to biochemistry or molecular biology are also considered.

• Applicants arrange for personal reference forms from three individuals familiar with their academic performance.

• Applicants who obtained a degree outside Canada or the United States are generally required to have an MSc degree in Biochemistry or in a closely related subject area.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction was not English must provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Written English (TWE) scores:

  • paper-based TOEFL: minimum 580 score and 5 on the TWE

  • Internet-based TOEFL: minimum 93/120 score and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

• In the absence of TOEFL results, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component is also acceptable.

Program Requirements

Students must complete any courses that were a condition of acceptance.

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • BCH2020Y⁰ Seminar Course in Biochemistry Level 1 (1.0 FCE)

  • BCH2101H Scientific Skills for Biochemists (0.25 FCE)

  • at least 0.25 elective FCE.

• Students must submit a thesis (RST9999Y; Credit/No Credit) and successfully complete an oral examination on their research and related aspects of biochemistry.

• Normally, MSc students are expected to participate as full-time students and to maintain full-time status in their laboratories until thesis completion and final defence.

Program Length

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

Time Limit

3 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

** Students may begin the program in the Fall or Winter.

For course details and availability, consult the Biochemistry website.