Doctor of Philosophy in School & Clinical Child Psychology
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4-5 years full-time |
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psychology practice and research in schools, mental health, community and university settings |
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Courses, OISE |
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Clinical training under supervision of faculty members who are licensed psychologists |
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Full-time basis only |
This program is designed to provide professional training in psychological assesment, therapy and other psychosocial and instructional interventions, professional consultation and prevention. Graduates find careers working with children, adolescents and families in school, mental health, private practice and research settings.
The PhD in School & Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) Program continues the training provided in the MA program.
The School and Clinical Child Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) as a combined program in school and clinical child psychology. (next site visit due* 2019-20)
Accreditation Office
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
141 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 702
Ottawa, ON K1P 5J3
accreditationoffice@cpa.ca
613-237-2144 x 328 or 1-888-472-0657 x 328
The PhD degree is intended to meet the academic requirements of the College of Psychologists of Ontario for registration as a Psychologist.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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All OISE graduate studies programs operate under the umbrella of the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies (SGS). For information on coursework and other program requirements, please see the SGS Calendar.
SGS Calendar
For full course descriptions, please see the Registrar's Office and course listings page.
Course Notes:
- The following courses are only to be taken if you have not completed 1.0 FCE in this cognate at the senior undergraduate level or Master's level. If you already have met these requirements, you can take APD3204 - Contemporary History and Systems and/or another elective approved by your program.
0.5 FCE elective in biological bases of behaviour cognate*
To be chosen with your faculty advisor or SCCP Program Chair
0.5 FCE elective in social bases of behaviour cognate*
To be chosen with your faculty advisor or SCCP Program Chair
- Additional PhD Practicum (Course APD3243) - OPTIONAL
Because of the importance of obtaining clinical experience, many students elect to complete an additional practicum. Students considering an additional practicum are required to discuss this with the Director of Clinical Training.
HOW TO APPLY
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Applications are now closed for the PhD in School & Clinical Child Psychology program for the 2018-2019 academic year. The academic school year for this program begins in September.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for Applicants
Minimum Application Requirements
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An appropriate bacehlor's degree in psychology or equivalent and MA in psychology or equivalent from a recognized university, with a standing grade equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the final year.
- Cognate course requirements available on the SGS Calendar
Application Instructions
The OISE Registrar’s Office includes step-by-step instructions:
- choosing your program
- reviewing admission requirements
- preparing your application
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submitting required supporting documents.
Applications are completed online through the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) website. You are also able to view your application status from there.
Submit your application
Faculty Supervisors
See a list of which faculty are accepting students:
Who's Accepting?
PhD SCCP Application Checklist
- In addition to the usual supporting documents outlined in the links above, applicants to the PhD-SCCP program are required to submit an additional academic letter of recommendation (total of 2 academic letters and one professional letter).
- NOTE: Although designed as a cohesive program, continuation from the MA to the PhD is not automatic; graduates from the MA must be in good academic standing and demonstrate preparedness for the SCCP PhD program when applying.
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An appropriate bacehlor's degree in psychology or equivalent and MA in psychology or equivalent from a recognized university, with a standing grade equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the final year.
PROGRAM FEES
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Tuition information can be found via the University of Toronto's Office of the Provost.
Fees for International Students
Questions? Contact the PHD-SCCP program liaison, Diana Robinson: diana.robinson@utoronto.ca
*The program was first accredited as a combined program in school psychology and clinical psychology by the American Psychological Association in 2001, and by the Canadian Psychological Association in 2008.
To learn more about this program, see About SCCP
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