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.

For a listing of degree course requirements, please visit the Current Students page under Course Plan.

Minimum admission requirements for this program are:

• An appropriate 4 year bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent.  See "what is a psychology major courseload?" A standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the final year.
  • A History of Psychology undergraduate course is recommended.
     
• Application Note:
  The GRE General and Subject: Psychology tests will not be required or accepted for the upcoming Fall 2021 application window (for a September 2022 program start).

We encourage equity-seeking groups to identify themselves in their application.

The following are core faculty in the Clinical & Counselling Psychology field who teach courses and may supervise a student thesis.

Jeffrey Ansloos

Charles Chen

J. Roy Gillis

Abby Goldstein

Roy Moodley

Marg Schneider

Lana Stermac

Jeanne Watson

Click below for a list of supervising faculty who are accepting students for the 2021-2022 academic year: 

Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are now closed.   The next program start date is September. 2022.  The online application window will be open from late September to mid-November 2021 - dates TBC.

 

We encourage equity-seeking groups to identify themselves in their application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for Applicants

Program Specific FAQ

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Application Instructions

The OISE Registrar’s Office includes step-by-step instructions:

• choosing your program
• reviewing admission requirements
• preparing your application
• 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.

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MA CCP Application Checklist

This checklist is intended to assist applicants with organizing their material prior to upload with the School of Graduate Studies website.

• Complete biographical data and program selection fields. Note: program selection will be provided through pull-down menus.
• Payment of application fee through credit card or money order.  Note: program choice cannot be revised once the fee is submitted.
• Email contact for two referees
• Upload a scanned copy of your university transcripts (an unofficial copy via the institution's student web service will suffice)
• Upload Statement of Intent (1000 to 1500 words, approx)
• Upload Resume/Curriculum Vitae
   

Supplementary Material

Transcripts​

• Official university transcripts will be required to satisfy a conditional offer of admission.  These can be emailed to admissions.oise@utoronto.ca

​GRE Scores

• Note:  the GRE General and Subject Psychology tests are waived for the next application cycle this Fall. (September 2021 program start).​

Two Letters of reference

• Please communicate these items to your referee and ask that (s)he comment on the following in your reference letter.

To the extent possible, please comment on the applicant’s 

·         Sensitivity to others

·         Awareness of own impact on others

·         Empathy and capacity to provide support to others

·         Ability to exercise appropriate judgment

·         Appropriateness of interpersonal behaviour

·         Ethically appropriate behaviour

In your opinion, how suitable is this applicant for clinical training?
 

​Evidence of relevant research experience

• It is strongly advised that applicants complete an undergraduate thesis in psychology. However, other forms of research, such as published papers, presentations, research assistantships and so on, may similarly demonstrate this ability.

Collaborative Specializations provide students with a the opportunity to explore a novel interdisciplinary area or special development that crosses a number of disciplines. 

Collaborative specializations are available with the MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology (Clinial and Counselling Psychology field) in the following areas:
 

​Addiction Studies

• Develops and integrates graduate training in the multidisciplinary field of addictions, an area that includes the use and abuse of alcohol, tabacco, and psychoactive substances, as well as gambling and other addictive behaviours

Aging, Palliative Care and Supportive Care Across the Life Course 

• Prepares students for specialization in the field of aging and/or the field of palliative and supportive care, with an emphasis on viewing aging and palliative issues within the perspective of the life course
   

Community Development

• Focuses on working with community members and groups to effect positive change in the social, economic, organizational, or physical structures of a community
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Indigenous Health

• For students interested in Aboriginal Health research and practice while enhancing mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal communities and organizations

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Sexual Diversity Studies

• For students to engage in questions of gender, ethnicity, race, Aboriginal status, (dis)ability, and class to highlight the importance of exploring their interaction with sexual differences.
   

Women and Gender Studies

• Provides a rich interdisciplinary environment in which students can grapple with how gender and sexuality are tangled with questions of race, citizenship, embodiment, colonialism, violence, and other pressing concerns.

Our CCP program provides a guaranteed funding package for all students in the first year of the Master of Arts, and years 1-4 of the PhD.

For the unfunded years – year 2 of the MA and any years beyond - the domestic tuition cost is outlined with the Provost Office.  International students fees are posted here.

We encourage these students to apply for a GA position and provincial/federal grants.

Program Inquiries: 
APHD Department 
General Inquiries
oise.aphd@utoronto.ca

ORSS Contact:
Heather Haslett 
Registration Specialist (MA, MEd students)
oise.masters@utoronto.ca
 

If you are a current student, you may contact the program coordinator below, otherwise please email us at oise.aphd@utoronto.ca for your program inquiries.

Program Coordinator: 
Todd Will
todd.will@utoronto.ca

Program Chair: 
Dr. Jeanne Watson
jeanne.watson@utoronto.ca