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The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) programs and research examine the interplay between complex human systems (cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and biological) to maximize (a) learning, (b) wellness, and (c) human development in multiple settings and throughout the lifespan.
More specifically, they examine issues pertaining to cognitive processes and developmental neuroscience, assessment and intervention, and the design and evaluation of learning environments and instructional practices, with both typical and atypical populations in mind. While ECP’s primary disciplinary bases are psychology and education, it contributes to and is enriched by extended interdisciplinary collaborations including medicine and other health professions, neurosciences, computer science, science, social work and policy, and law, among others.
In undertaking our professional programs, you benefit from having access to the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic and the Departmental Assessment Materials Resource Centre. To develop their professional skills in assessment, therapy, and supervision, students are equipped with the latest standardized materials and a state-of-the-art venue within which to conduct psychological and cognitive assessments.
Our professional programs also have established connections with world-class public and private organizations, which include health care facilities and school boards where you receive supervised training for internships and practica. Our faculty members are involved in intra- and interdisciplinary collaborative research locally, nationally, and internationally. These networks offer you valuable exposure to, and connection with, different research laboratories, research leaders, and professional organizations. You benefit from international mobility programs and specialized training offered in specific locations. Working closely with faculty members in their research teams, our students enrolled in research-based M.A. and Ph.D. programs have proven very successful in obtaining major external fellowships from bodies such as , , , and .
Our graduates secure careers in a varied and rewarding range of settings. These include, but are not limited to: academic and research settings, professional psychology (counselling and school psychology), specialized and innovative teaching, educational research, development and leadership at all levels (e.g., schools, colleges, and universities; school boards; ministries of education), staff development, and education in the professions.
Detailed graduate degree descriptions are available in the following sections:
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degrees
Students can obtain an M.A. degree in:
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degrees
Students can obtain an M.Ed. degree in Educational Psychology. Please note these are all non-thesis options. The M.Ed. program in Educational Psychology offers concentrations in:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degrees
Students can obtain a Ph.D. degree in:
Postdoctoral Degrees
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology offers one postdoctoral diploma:
Graduate Student Policies and Responsibilities
In addition to University regulations, students enrolled in degree programs in ECP must adhere to Department specific Graduate Student Policies and Responsibilities:
Advising
For information about these graduate programs please view our website at mcgill.ca/edu-ecp/prospective.
Please contact us at admissions.ecp [at] mcgill.ca for any questions related to the admissions process for any of the above programs.
Professional Accreditation
The MA in Counselling Psychology–Professional/Internship concentration (non-thesis) qualifies graduates for membership in the Ordre des conseillers et conseilleres d'orientation du Quebec (OCCOQ). (**Admission to this program is currently suspended.**). The Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology and the Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology are both accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
Important addresses:
Research
Research is an integral part of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. For a comprehensive list of research groups consult our website.
Graduate Degrees in Counselling Psychology
Master of Arts (M.A.) Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis): Professional/Internship (60 credits) |
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Note: Applications to the M.A. Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis): Professional/Internship concentration are suspended until further notice.
For further information, consult the website. |
Master of Arts (M.A.) Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis): Project (60 credits) |
This program is designed to produce graduates with introductory academic preparation for research or clinical careers in counselling psychology. Training is provided in the research domain through coursework in data analysis and a research project. Clinical preparation is initiated in the program through coursework in ethics, intervention, assessment, psychological testing, and multicultural issues and through a practicum. Most coursework is taken during the student's first year of studies while beginning work on their research projects. In their second year, students gain practical experience via a practicum in the Department’s Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic while also completing the majority of their work on the research project. The degree alone does not fulfil the requirements for membership in the orders that certify either guidance counsellors (OCCOQ) or psychologists (OPQ) in Quebec. For further information, consult the website. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Counselling Psychology |
Students pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology take a combination of theoretical, practical, and research-based courses throughout the duration of their degree. The program draws upon a number of different sciences (including developmental, social, career and neuropsychology and personality theory) to develop critically astute researchers and exceptionally skilled clinicians. Building on the M.A. in Counselling Psychology (Project concentration), or equivalent, the program offers opportunities in Practicum, Supervision, and full-year Internships to develop clinical skills while also working toward the completion of a doctoral dissertation (thesis). The Ph.D. program, aims to:
Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume careers in education and community settings, including faculty positions, counselling and psychological positions on the staff of university and college mental health centres, and professional positions in psychological agencies offering preventative mental health services. The program is currently accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) (Please note that the APA no longer accredits programs outside of the United States of America). Graduates are eligible for licensure in Quebec. For further information, consult the website. |
Graduate Degrees in School/Applied Psychology
Master of Arts (M.A.) School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis) (60 credits) |
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The MA in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) is a research-based, non-thesis degree that requires completion of a research project per program guidelines. SACP at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº prepares the next generation of school psychologists to provide state of the art educational and mental health services to children and adolescents from birth to 21 years old. Coursework, clinical experiences, field and community service, and research activities are designed to enhance and develop the professional skills and the knowledge base of our students. In Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's scientist-practitioner training model, research supports and improves our clinical activities; and clinical activities support and inspire our research. Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's School/Applied Child Psychology faculty and students are among the most productive research units in North America. Professional school psychologists educated at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº become leaders in research and higher education, school-based practice, hospital-based positions, independent practice, mental health centres, and policy-making roles. Typically, students entering the M.A. program choose to apply to the Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology program which builds upon the foundation gained in the M.A. degree. Upon completion of the M.A. and Ph.D. programs, students are eligible for licensure as Psychologists with the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec (OPQ).For further information, consult the website. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) School/Applied Child Psychology |
The Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology is the second degree in a sequential pair of programs, the first of which is the the M.A. (non-thesis) Research Project in School/Applied Child Psychology or former M.A. in Educational Psychology, School/Applied Child Psychology (thesis) concentration (closed for admission as of Fall 2014). Most students in the doctoral program completed their M.A. in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology although students can apply for direct entry into the Ph.D. program with a master’s degree obtained at another institution. At both the M.A. and Ph.D. levels, students take a combination of theoretical, practical, and research-based courses throughout the course of their degree. Students will complete a research project at the M.A. level and a thesis at the Ph.D. level of study. Extending upon the M.A. degree, the program's focus remains on the improvement of the educational and psychological well-being of children and the education of school psychologists in a manner consistent with the highest international standards in the field. Students explore a variety of topics including mental health, child development, school organization, learning processes, behaviour, motivation, and effective teaching. They are prepared to become inquiring professionals committed to the development of children and youth and they receive intensive training in clinical practice with children and families, as well as in basic and applied research. The program develops clinical skills through intensive assessment courses, a Clinic Practicum, Field Placement, and a full-year Internship. Typically, our graduates go on to practise school psychology across a range of environments including private practice, academia, hospitals, and school boards. The Ph.D. program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). Graduates are eligible for licensure in Quebec. For further information, consult the website. |
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) School/Applied Child Psychology (Post-Ph.D.) |
Note: Applications to the Post-Ph.D program are suspended until further notice.
For further information, consult the website. |
Graduate Degrees in Educational Psychology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis) (48 credits) |
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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is designed to provide students with an appropriate foundation through course work, with opportunities to apply skills and theories though a variety of field placements, and with the possibility of delving further into an area of interest through research or curricular-development activities. The M.Ed. can be completed on a full-time basis in two years or on a part-time basis over three to five years (the part-time option is not applicable to the Project concentrations). Most of our courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students who are working during the day. Although many M.Ed. students have a teaching degree, a significant proportion of our students hold degrees in psychology, sociology, the health sciences, or other related disciplines. There are five active concentrations in the M.Ed. : General Educational Psychology, General Educational Psychology Project, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Education Project, and Learning Sciences. Each provides a specially tailored path to the common goals as described above, enabling innovative educators to add advanced knowledge and skills while developing their ability to contribute to new knowledge and skills in their areas of specialization.
For further information, consult the website. |
Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Psychology (Thesis) (48 credits) |
The aim of the M.A. (Thesis) in Educational Psychology is to produce graduates who:
Candidates are required to select and follow the set of courses in one of three concentrations of study, select a topic for research, and present the results of such research in a thesis. The program offers three concentrations:
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Educational Psychology |
The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology emphasizes the development of research skills and supports both basic and applied research pertaining to all domains of educational psychology. It aims to develop graduates who can demonstrate:
The program offers two concentrations:
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Please refer to the department website for admission requirements and application procedures for the following programs:
English Language Proficiency
For graduate applicants whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized Canadian or American (English or French) institution or from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, documented proof of English proficiency is required prior to admission. For a list of acceptable test scores and minimum requirements, visit mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/proficiency
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
The M.A. in Counselling Psychology program offers the following two concentrations:
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the M.A. in Counselling Psychology: Project and Professional/Internship concentrations, can be found on the department website.
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology can be found on the department website.
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the M.A. in School/Applied Child Psychology can be found on the department website.
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology can be found on the department website.
**Admission to the Post-Ph.D. program is currently suspended.**
This program offers five concentrations:
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the M.Ed. concentrations in Educational Psychology can be found on the department website.
This program offers three concentrations:
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the M.A. concentrations in Educational Psychology can be found on the department website.
The two concentrations offered are:
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology: Human Development concentration can be found on the department website.
Information on application procedures, deadlines, supporting documents, and contact information for the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology: Learning Sciences concentration can be found on the department website.
Chair |
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Victoria Talwar |
Program Directors |
Steven Shaw – School/Applied Child Psychology, Counselling Psychology |
Krista Muis – Learning Sciences, Health Professions Education |
Chiaki Konishi – Human Development, M.Ed. Concentrations in Educational Psychology |
Emeritus Professors |
Mark W. Aulls; Robert J. Bracewell; Janet G. Donald; Florent R. Dumont; Marilyn Fitzpatrick; Carl H. Frederiksen; Lynn McAlpine; Eigil Pedersen; Alenoush Saroyan; Bruce M. Shore; Cynthia B. Weston |
Professors |
Jacob A. Burack; Jeffrey L. Derevensky; Martin Drapeau; Nancy L. Heath; Susanne P. Lajoie; Krista Muis; Victoria Talwar |
Associate Professors |
Armando Bertone; Adam Dubé; Tara Flanagan; Nathan Hall; Michael L. Hoover; Chiaki Konishi; Annett Körner; Gigi Luk; Tina Montreuil; Eve-Marie Quintin; Jessica Ruglis; Steven R. Shaw; Ada L. Sinacore; Caroline Temcheff |
Assistant Professors |
Marie-Claude Geoffroy; Bassam El-Khoury; Rachel Langevin; Marie-Hélène Pennestri; Kristy Robinson; Dennis Wendt; Shanna Williams |
Faculty Lecturer |
Karen Cohen-Gazith |
Associate Members |
Reut Gruber; Vera Romano; Brett D. Thombs; Ashley Wazana; Jeffrey G. Wiseman |
Associate Professors (Non-Tenure Track) |
Marcia A.B. Delcourt; Laura Winer |
Assistant Professors - Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) |
Judith Norton |
Adjunct Professors |
Sylvie Beauchamp; Nicola Gazzola; Thomas Goetz; Mi Song Kim; Marina Milyavskaya; Katherine Moxness; Eric Poitras; Robert Savage; Anastassios Stalikas; Boris Vucovic |
** This program is currently closed to admissions **. For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/study/faculties/education/graduate/gps_edu_educational_counselling_psychology.
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis): Professional/Internship (60 credits).
For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/study/faculties/education/graduate/gps_edu_educational_counselling_psychology.
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis): Project (60 credits).
For more information, www.mcgill.ca/study/faculties/education/graduate/gps_edu_educational_counselling_psychology.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Counselling Psychology.
For more information please see: www.mcgill.ca/study/faculties/education/graduate/gps_edu_educational_counselling_psychology.
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis) (60 credits).
The School/Applied Child Psychology program at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº prepares the next generation of school psychologists to provide state of the art educational and mental health services to children and adolescents from birth to 21 years old. Course work, clinical experiences, field and community service, and research activities are designed to enhance and develop...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) School/Applied Child Psychology.
Note: Admission to this program is currently suspended For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/study/faculties/education/graduate/gps_edu_educational_counselling_psychology.
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) School/Applied Child Psychology (Post-Ph.D.).
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology; Non-Thesis-General Educational Psychology focuses on core areas of educational psychology, including learning theories, human development, diversity, and inclusion. Application towards the growth and enhancement of knowledge and practice in a variety of formal and informal educational settings.
For more information, see Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis): General Educational Psychology (48 credits).
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology: Non-Thesis - General Educational Psychology-Project focuses on core areas of educational psychology, including learning theories, human development, diversity, and inclusion. Application towards the growth and enhancement of knowledge and practice in a variety of formal and informal educational settings. Provides an...
For more information, see Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis): General Educational Psychology: Project (48 credits).
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology: Non-Thesis-Inclusive Education focuses on the major theories and practices in the field of inclusive education, including diversity in development, and ecological models of teaching, learning, and assessment. Application in school, community, and other settings to develop inclusive practices.
For more information, see Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis): Inclusive Education (48 credits).
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology: Non-Thesis-Inclusive Education-Project focuses on the major theories and practices in the field of inclusive education, including diversity in development, and ecological models of teaching, learning, and assessment. Application in school, community, and other settings to develop inclusive practices. Provides an opportunity to...
For more information, see Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis): Inclusive Education: Project (48 credits).
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology: Non-Thesis-Learning Sciences focuses on the study of teaching and learning in formal and informal contexts, including cognitive, social and affective processes. Application in instructional design including the use of technology, program/curriculum development and evaluation.
For more information, see Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis): Learning Sciences (48 credits).
The Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Psychology (Thesis); Health Professions Education focuses on the practice of teaching and learning as they happen in the health professions and throughout the lifespan. Student admission and supervision is done jointly with the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE).
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Psychology (Thesis): Health Professions Education (45 credits).
The Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Psychology (Thesis): Human Development concentration focuses on core areas of human development such as cognitive, language, social, personality, and gender development among children and adolescents with diverse trajectories and from various family, educational and community contexts. The program is unique in examining...
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Psychology (Thesis): Human Development (45 credits).
The M.A. in Educational Psychology; Learning Sciences focuses on educational research and its application to practice. Exploration and application of contemporary psychological and educational theories and empirical studies in (a) cognition, learning, and instruction; (b) self-regulation, motivation, and emotion; (c) technology-rich learning environments; and (d)...
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) Educational Psychology (Thesis): Learning Sciences (45 credits).
The Ph.D. Educational Psychology: Human Development focuses on core areas of human development such as cognitive, language, social, personality, and gender development among children and adolescents with diverse trajectories and from various family, educational and community contexts. The program is unique in examining developmental trajectories from a variety of...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Psychology: Human Development.
The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology; Learning Sciences focuses on theory and research on understanding and improving learning and teaching in formal and informal educational settings including K-12 and post-secondary institutions, the workplace, professional practice, and virtual learning communities. Practical training in research design, advanced data analytic...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Psychology: Learning Sciences.