StudyQA — PhD: School and Applied Child Psychology

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Our Doctorate of Philosophy in Education Studies challenges students to engage with foundational theories and focused areas of educational research. Through developing expertise in a specific field, candidates will also contribute to existing bodies of knowledge and extend the reach of research to influence theory, policy, and practice.

Our mission is to prepare school psychologists to create and use the knowledge of psychological science in ways that enhance the well-being of children, youth, and families in schools and communities. Our graduates have a deep interdisciplinary psychological understanding of the complex relationships cognition, teaching, and learning and the factors and conditions that influence the learning process and its outcomes. They are also highly knowledgeable about the interactional effects of cognition and affect on behavior and their impact on mental health and well-being in diverse populations.

Our graduates have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply these understandings to inform assessment and intervention practice in the social and material environments of schools and other settings. This program prepares graduates for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Ethics and Human Development
Psychosocial Aspects of Schooling
Brain, Mind, and Education
Childhood Psychopathology
Advanced Statistics and Research
Exceptionalities
Consultation and Collaboration
Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Assessment I
Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Assessment II
Cognitive and Academic Interventions I
Child and Adolescent Intervention I
Child and Adolescent Intervention II
Cognitive and Academic Interventions II
Special Topics: The impact of family, school and community violence on children and youth
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Requirements

An MA or equivalent (with thesis) in Clinical, Developmental, Cognitive, Counseling, or Educational Psychology;
Normally an "A" standing (80%) or equivalent in previous graduate work.
(Optional) Graduate Record Examination (GRE); General & Psychology. There is no pre-determined cut-off score on the Graduate Record Examinations; however: applicants with all GRE scores above the 60th percentile will have a better chance of admission.
Statement of research and professional interests and plans (maximum 3 pages).
Students short-listed for the PhD in Educational Studies in the field of School and Applied Child Psychology will be required to participate in a telephone or in-person interview.
TOEFL Internet 86/120 (no individual score below 20), TOEFL Computer 213, TOEFL Paper 550
IELTS 6.5/9 overall with no individual score less than 6.0 for consideration of direct entry.
2 academic reference letters are required
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Funding package

PhD students receive a funding package that includes the cost of annual tuition plus an additional $12,000. A portion of the funding package involves either a Research Assistantship (RA) or Departmental Teaching Assistantship (DTA) requiring 10 hours of work per week for 28 weeks (September to April) in the Faculty of Education. Details of the assignments are determined in consultation with students after they have formally accepted the offer of admission from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Taking on the role of RA or DTA provides students with crucial experience for their academic career after completion of the Ph.D.

The maximum term for funding is 4 (four) years or 12 (twelve) terms. Please note that those who win major financial awards (OGS, Tri-Council or other awards valued at $15,000 or more) will be responsible for their own tuition and ancillary fees.