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The PhD in Educational Psychology, Human Development concentration听emphasizes the development of research skills and supports basic and applied research pertaining to all domains of educational psychology.
The program aims to develop graduates who demonstrate:
- Broad scholarship in planning and implementing basic and applied research on problems of cognition, teaching, learning, and human development.
- Mastery of current theoretical issues in educational psychology and their historical development.
- A detailed knowledge of their selected concentration.
The Human Development concentration builds upon the MA program and is intended to prepare students to work in school, institutional, and university settings. The degree prepares candidates to support the educational and psychological well-being of individuals, to use research to critically inform practice, and to be able to conceptualize and conduct applied and theoretical research related to different trajectories of human development and varied educational settings. The program follows a mentorship model that encourages students鈥� active participation in research and prepares them for academia and leadership roles in the field.
The Human Development program is unique in exploring development including cognitive, language, social, personality, and gender development issues in children and adolescents from the diverse perspectives of our multidisciplinary faculty. These perspectives are then employed to better understand issues related to disabilities and individuals鈥� diverse needs in educational and community settings.
Admission Requirements
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We will be accepting applications for our Graduate Programs starting on September 15th for the following Fall Admission term. Applications are submitted using Slate, 看片视频's online application system.
The deadline for applications is December听1听(annually) for Fall admission.
Please read the program鈥檚 admission requirements fully.
The Department no longer accepts deferrals except under extraordinary circumstances.
Academic background & CGPA
- All applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher.
- There are two entry levels and patterns in the PhD program. The specific requirements to be admitted at each level are as follows:
- PhD 2 Level
Applicants should hold an MA in Educational Psychology from 看片视频 or a recognized equivalent degree. This degree should reflect high overall standing, study within the area of the proposed doctoral specialization and evidence of research competence.
- PhD 1 Level
Applicants should hold an MEd in Educational Psychology or a Master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., sociology, social work, counselling psychology) lacking only the content in educational psychology that can be acquired within one year of full-time study. The applicant's academic record must reflect high overall standing and evidence of research competence.
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International students
CGPA Equivalency
If you are an international applicant and wish to find out whether you qualify under 看片视频 University's CGPA Guidelines for Graduate 看片视频, visit International CGPA Equivalency.
Proficiency in English
Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not obtained (or are about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized institution in Canada or the US (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of proficiency in oral and written English.
Appropriate exam results must be submitted prior to the application deadline and submitted directly from the language testing proficiency office to 看片视频. For more information on test requirements, submission of scores, and possible exemptions, visit the 看片视频 Future Graduate Students English Language Proficiency page.
In each case, you must ensure that the official test results are sent directly to 看片视频 (看片视频 Institution Code: 0935) by the testing service. Applications will not be considered if test results are not available.
Please note that TOEFL results are only valid for two years from the date the test was written.
Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate an English-language proficiency beyond the submission of the language proficiency test scores.
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Applying
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The deadline for applications is听December听1听(annually) for Fall admission.
Please read the program鈥檚 admission requirements fully.
The Department no longer accepts deferrals except under extraordinary circumstances.
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Prior to starting an online application:
- Familiarize yourself with听, program requirements, and听required supporting documentation.
- Review 看片视频's听Graduate 看片视频 and Application Procedures
-听Review the step-by-step听Applying and 看片视频 Help Site
- Submit your application before the deadline
*In order to finalize and submit your online application, a听non-refundable application fee听is required.
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Online Application
STEP 1:听Complete the Graduate Studies Online Application form.
Built into the online application are numerous questions requiring personal information specific to every applicant. Program specific requirements within the application are as follows:
- Letters of Reference: Within the online application, applicants must provide valid institutional e-mail addresses for three (3) referees. 看片视频 University will send an email to each referee applicants identify on the application form, asking for a reference in support of their application to be admitted. Referees will be invited to login to a secure portion of the 看片视频 website where they will be required to answer questions about the applicant and will be given the ability to 1) input (via text box) a reference letter either by typing it in directly or by cut-and-paste from an existing document or 2) to upload a letter of reference in PDF format.
- Statement of Research Interest and Preferred Supervisor(s): Within the online application, applicants are required to concisely outline their proposed area(s) of research interest should they be admitted to this program (1-page single-spaced maximum). Applicants will also be required to list the name(s) of one (1) or more ECP Human Development program faculty member(s), in order of preference, who they would like to supervise their doctoral research area of research interest(s). Applicants should consider their choices(s) of suggested faculty members focusing on matching research interest. Please consult the Human Development faculty members听website to review the list of faculty members and their program areas of expertise.听For more info on selecting preferred supervisors, see our Admission FAQs.
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STEP 2:听Submit your application
Once you have submitted your application an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you have included in your application. You will be able to track your application online and start uploading documents.
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STEP 3:听Uploading supporting documents via online application
Upload (in PDF format) the following supporting documents by the December 1 application deadline. (More details on the uploading process can be viewed on the Online Help Site).
- Transcripts: An unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date must be uploaded to the online application - including any 看片视频 transcripts. (Quebec residents: CEGEP transcripts are not required). All transcripts received via the upload process are considered unofficial. If you are offered admission, you will also need to provide official transcripts (sent to us by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution). Your offer of admission will be contingent upon the receipt and verification of these official documents. Please do not send these official records until we request them from you.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A completed curriculum vitae using the ECP Curriculum Vitae Form [.doc] must be uploaded to the online application.
- Personal Statement: A statement no longer than two (2) pages in length must be uploaded to the online application. Please write the words 'PERSONAL STATEMENT' as well as your first and last name at the top of the page of your pdf document. The statement must include the following information:
- Your reason(s) for applying to the program;
- Your career aspirations; and
- Any additional relevant information about yourself that you wish to bring to the attention of the admissions committee, such as:
- Your personal trajectory听(optional): If any, please describe personal and/or professional challenges encountered during the course of your studies.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion听(EDI) (optional):听看片视频 would like to give you this opportunity to disclose any information about your identities and/or experiences. This information will facilitate access to any available financial aid and/or awards available to you during the application process.听Rest assured that all personal data submitted will be kept confidential and used only for operational decision-making; your personal information will never be shared with any internal or external bodies, nor with any instructors, supervisors, or fellow students. For more information regarding EDI at 看片视频 University, pls visit this听Equity at 看片视频听website.
- Self Identification听(optional):听看片视频 University strongly encourages applications from Black and Indigenous applicants听to self-identify. This identification allows our committee to inform Black and Indigenous students of specific services and funding opportunities and assess our progress in recruiting and retaining said applicants.
STEP 4: Submit your English Language Proficiency Test Scores
Where applicable, arrange for听test scores听(TOEFL, IELTS) to be sent to 看片视频 directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the 看片视频 University institution code: 0935
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Notification and confirmation of acceptance
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- By April 1st of each year, candidates offered potential positions in the program will receive by email a "Recommendation of Acceptance" sent to the email address they provided in online application. This letter serves to inform the candidate that the 看片视频 Review Committee has agreed to recommend them into the program and that their application is being transmitted to 看片视频's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) for final review and acceptance. In most cases, this review takes approximately 7-10 days.
- After review by GPS, successful candidates will be contacted by GPS with an official "Offer of Admission".
- Candidates are then required to respond to their offer of admission on-line using your online application account.
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