Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology & Education
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1 year full-time |
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Research, university- or college-level teaching |
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4 half-courses; thesis |
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All seminar-based courses |
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Full-time enrollment only |
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
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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.
Admission Requirements
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- 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.
We encourage equity-seeking groups to identify themselves in their application.
How to Apply
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Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are now closed.
The academic school year for this program begins only in September.
We encourage equity-seeking groups to identify themselves in their application.
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
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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.
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)
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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:
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For students interested in the factors associated with educational policy development and implementation, particularly focusing on developing strategies for improving educational processes
- For graduate students and doctoral fellows who would like to increase their versatility for career development through the scientific study of the nervous system.
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For students interested in the factors associated with educational policy development and implementation, particularly focusing on developing strategies for improving educational processes
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 MA-DPE program liaison, Diana Robinson: diana.robinson@utoronto.ca
Contact Us
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Program Inquiries:
APHD Department
General Inquiries
oise.aphd@utoronto.caORSS 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:
Diana Robinson
diana.robinson@utoronto.caProgram Chair:
Dr. Jenny Jenkins
jenny.jenkins@utoronto.ca
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