Program Description
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education is a course-based program that emphasizes career-focused and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in problem identification, critical thinking, and communication to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
Keywords: school and child psychology, child and adolescence development, psychoeducational assessment, prevention and intervention programs, case, classroom and system consultation, individual, family & group therapy.
Unique Program Features
- Graduates become leaders in research and higher education, school-based practice, hospital-based positions, independent practice, mental health centres, and policy-making roles;
- Students benefit from access to the 缅北强奸 Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic and the Departmental Assessment Materials Resource Centre;
- Throughout the program, students connection with different research laboratories, research leaders, and professional organizations;
- Faculty members and graduate students are among the most productive research units in North America;
- Students have been very successful in obtaining major external fellowships from bodies such as SSHRC, FQRSC, FRQS, and CIHR.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program schoolpsych.education [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20School%2FApplied%20Child%20Psychology) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 1 | December 1 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.