Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development (APHD)
Welcome to the Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development
The Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development (APHD) is a research-intensive department with programs focused on basic and applied research relating to children, adolescents and adults. APHD boasts 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; and School and Clinical Child Psychology.
Applications are now closed for most programs accepting students for Fall 2023. However, the following programs are still accepting applications:
Earn a Masters of Education in Developmental Psychology & Education
My biggest takeaway was the importance of building professional connections and establishing mentor relationships.
Degree Programs Offered
With multiple programs to to choose from, students from diverse backgrounds and experience with interest in mental health and well-being can earn a Masters of Arts, Master of Education, Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education. Students will expand their knowledge of human development and improve practice in key areas such as teaching, counselling psychology, and school and clinical child psychology.
Teaching Intensive Experiences
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.
The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
Canada’s most integrated and dynamic institution committed to children’s education and well-being.
The OISE Psychology Clinic
The OISE Psychology Clinic provides comprehensive and confidential assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents, and assessment and counselling services to adults.
