MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology

at University Of Toronto

• Coursework. The Clinical Psychology field for the MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology requires 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), including an ethics course, practicum-based courses, a clinical practicum, and a thesis.
   

  • 4.5 FCEs as follows:
     

    • Year 1:
       

      • CPS1601H Psychopathology (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1701H Psychological Assessment I (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1702H Psychological Assessment II (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1801H Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1901H Ethics (0.5 FCE).
         

    • Year 2:
       

      • CPS1101H Clinical Research Design (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1102H Statistical Techniques I (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1802H Applied Interventions in Clinical Psychology (0.5 FCE);

      • CPS1803H Practicum in Psychological Interventions (0.5 FCE).
         

  • 0.5 FCE: Students must complete a clinical practicum at a pre-approved placement site in the final Summer of the program (CPS2999H Summer Practicum).
     

• Research thesis to be completed and orally defended in Year 2 of the program.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Psychological Clinical Science's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least an A– (or first-class standing) in the final two years of undergraduate study, and at least 4.0 to 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in psychology including statistics and some laboratory research experience. Students who are admitted to the program without 4.0 to 6.0 FCEs in required undergraduate coursework may be required to complete additional courses in the master's program. Applicants with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, statistics, biological science, or neuroscience are encouraged to apply.

• Two academic letters of reference.

• A personal statement.

• A curriculum vitae.

• Completion of the Department Application Form.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or its equivalent according to SGS regulations, prior to submitting the application.

The tuition fees for MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology may vary from $26,000 to $40,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.