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, 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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- An appropriate honours bachelor’s degree (4-year) in psychology or equivalent with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the final year or over senior courses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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This is a 1-year, full time program (3 full-time sessions, typically Fall/Winter/Spring).
All requirements must be completed within three years. Degree requirements consist of:
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4 half-courses (2.0 FCE) or equivalent
- Thesis (no oral exam required)
COURSE LIST:
0.5 FCE APD1209H Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in Human Development & Applied Psychology
0.5 FCE APD1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design1.0 FCE electives (at least 2 0.5 FCE)
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To be chosen in consultation with your advisor
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APD2252H- Individual Reading and Research in Human Development & Applied Psychology can be taken as an elective.
- Substitutions to courses on the elective list must be approved by the DPE program chair.
Additional Requirements
Students who have not taken a human development course in their undergraduate program must take APD1201 as an extra course (above the 4 half-course requirement).
Students who have not had a previous course in statistics equivalent to APD1287 (Introduction to Applied Statistics) are required to take APD1287 in addition to their four half-courses.
For full course descriptions, please see the Registrar's Office
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4 half-courses (2.0 FCE) or equivalent
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:
- 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.
APPLY
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Applications for the MA in Developmental Psychology & Education program are now closed.
Applications for the 2018-2019 academic year will open beginning late September 2017 and close November 15, 2017. The academic school year for this program begins in September.
Applications are completed online through the School of Graduate Studies website.
The Registrar’s Office includes a checklist to walk you through:
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choosing your program
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reviewing admission requirements
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preparing your application
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submitting required supporting documents.
You are also able to view your application status from there.
MA-DPE SPECIAL APPLICATION COMPONENTS
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)
TUITION
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, Jennifer Cho at jennifer.cho@utoronto.ca
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choosing your program
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