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Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development

The Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development (APHD) is a research-intensive
Department, boasting some of the finest, internationally-known scholars in their fields who teach
in our five graduate programs:

Child Study and Education (Teacher Education program)
Counselling and Clinical Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Developmental Psychology and Education
School and Clinical Child Psychology.

Our programs focus on basic and applied research pertaining to children, adolescents and adults.

Explore our graduate programs

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Teacher
Counsellor
University researcher
Psychological Associate
Global mental health specialist
Psychotherapist
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BECOME A

Teacher
School psychologist
Early learning specialist
Clinical psychologist
Researcher
Psychotherapist
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Unique to our department are teaching intensive experiences within the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School and the OISE's Psychology Clinic that provide students with rich practical experiences to advance understanding and innovation. In addition, faculty research is supported by facilities within the Jackman Institute of Child Study, the Indigenous Education Network, and departmental laboratories.

Learn about our clinical training programs

The Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development is a hub for clinical psychology training at the University of Toronto. Our extensive training programs are designed to prepare students to successfully practice in a variety of clinical, counselling, hospital and school settings.

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Student life

Our students are part of a supportive and diverse community of scholars. You'll have the opportunity to become involved in the student association, work with outstanding faculty, participate in cross-curricular learning, and more.

Quick Links for Current students

"In this building
full of people
looking to make
a difference,
this is a great
opportunity to
be curious."

-Kimberly Kim,
DPE MEd Student

Research at APHD

Lab Spotlight

Becky Chen speaks about her research interests and expertise in children's langauge and literacy development

Graduate Student Highlight

APHD student Melissa Hunte Receives Connaught International Doctoral Scholarship

Congratulations to
APHD student Melissa Hunte,
who has received
the Connaught International
Doctoral
Scholarship.

News and events

APHD FACULTY IN THE NEWS

WHAT'S NEW

COLLOQUIUM SERIES

Professor Patricia Ganea has co-edited a book on how active learning plays a role in the cognitive and linguistic development of infants and young children