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Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology & Education

students collaborative study

1 year full-time

Research, university- or college-level teaching

4 half-courses; thesis

All seminar-based courses

Full-time, flex-time and online options available

The Developmental Psychology & Education (DPE) Program is for those who wish 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 MA DPE program is primarily for students who wish to pursue a career in research, university or community college teaching, and related activities.

Program Details

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.

Admission Requirements

Minimum admission requirements for this program are:

An appropriate bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the final year or over senior courses.

How to Apply

We are now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Applications will close on November 15, 2018.

The academic school year for this program begins only in September.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for Applicants

Application Instructions

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

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.

Submit your application

Faculty Supervisors

See a list of which faculty are accepting students:

Who's Accepting?

MA DPE Application Checklist

In addition to the standard components and supporting documents on the School of Graduate Studies website, MA-DPE applicants must submit:

an additional letter of recommendation from an academic source (for a total of 2 academic and 1 professional reference)

Collaborative Specializations (Optional)

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 Developmental Psychology & Education with the following programs:

Educational Policy

For students interested in the factors associated with educational policy development and implementation, particularly focusing on developing strategies for improving educational processes

Neuroscience

For graduate students and doctoral fellows who would like to increase their versatility for career development through the scientific study of the nervous system.

Program Fees