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The Counselling Psychology Program, in line with the mission of the research-intensive University of British Columbia, creates, advances and critically examines knowledge in counselling psychology, especially with respect to its validity, applicability, limits, and interface with other disciplines. In developing and applying pertinent and innovative research methodologies, the Counselling Psychology Program relies upon and builds qualitative and quantitative evidence to determine effective counselling interventions in educational, community, health, and occupational settings.

Our Doctoral Program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and follows the scientist-practitioner model for the education of counselling psychologists: students receive a substantial education as both researchers and professional psychologists.  Designed for those with relevant experience who want to gain doctoral level competence, this program enhances research, counselling theory, and counselling skills.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

I decided to study at UBC because the Counselling Psychology program prepares its students to be excellent researchers as well as clinicians.

Katie McCloskey

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The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 90

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by all applicants.

2) Meet Deadlines

September 2025 intake, application open date, canadian applicants, international applicants, deadline explanations.

Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.

Deadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.

Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

3) Prepare Application

Transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

• Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD)

Criminal record check, citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 2 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 2 students was $10,800.
• 8 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 8 students was $7,089.
• 1 student received Academic Assistantships valued at $2,700.
• 14 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 14 students was $12,751.
• 9 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 9 students was $25,370.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

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Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

52 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 50 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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Students will be prepared for careers as researchers, practitioners, and educators in a wide variety of settings including academic, clinical, community, business, private practice, and research. Our graduates hold positions such as staff psychologist, research manager, professor, director, department head, clinical counsellor, vocational rehabilitation consultant, team leader, behavioural consultant, group facilitator, and psychoanalyst.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times, upcoming doctoral exams, monday, 2 december 2024 - 10:00am, tuesday, 14 january 2025 - 12:30pm - room 200.

• Research Supervisors

Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Bedi, Robinder (Counselling psychology; Investigating counselling and psychotherapy as Western cultural healing practices; Counselling psychology disciplinary and professional issues in Canada; Heterodox issues in counselling psychology that challenge its dominant narratives and sacred ideas; Counselling/psychotherapy/mental health with Punjabi/Sikh individuals; Neglected topics in the Psychology of Men and Masculinity)
• Borgen, William (Career Counselling, Career/life transitions, Developmental approaches to counselling, Group counselling)
• Cox, Daniel (Counselling psychology; Motivations and Emotions; Anxiety; depression; Mental Health and Society; stress; Suicide)
• Haverkamp, Beth (Counselling Process Research, Ethics and Professional Issues, Research Design)
• Hubley, Anita (Psychological and health measurement; test development and validation; adult neuropsychological, personality, and mental health topics and assessment; research with general community and vulnerable populations (e.g. elderly, homeless, drug addicted))
• Miller, Kenneth (Mindfulness and its incorporation into mental health interventions in settings of adversity, Development of culturally grounded assessment and evaluation tools, The use of mixed-methods in intervention development and evaluation research)
• Park, CJ (Vocational psychology; Career counseling; diversity and social justice; critical consciousness; international and cross-cultural psychology; interventions)
• Tomfohr-Madsen, Lianne

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• The influence of intergenerational knowledge and connections on adult adoptee sense of self
• Ts’iyenï kwin ghineendïl (everyone came back to the fire)
• Skilled immigrant Eastern European women doing well with career change at mid-life
• Research-based theatre in counselling psychology : centering trans ways of knowing
• Keep your hands to yourself and use your words : a condescendingly titled exploration of what helps and hinders people with visual impairments while receiving unsolicited help from sighted people
• Coping is a collective responsibility : a narrative inquiry with women veterans on the barriers and facilitators of coping with military sexual trauma
• Health and wellness for Métis youth involved with Métis family services : exploring cultural connection through Métis beadwork using photovoice
• The process of transitioning to a mainstream high school for hard-of-hearing youth
• Positions : possibilities and pleasures in gay, bisexual, and queer men's storytelling
• Operation returning to school (Op RTS) : Canadian veterans’ experiences of transitioning to post-secondary studies
• From disenfranchisement to integration : young women's narratives of embodiment and sexual satisfaction
• The impact of traditional masculinity ideology on veteran mental health and treatment outcome

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA)
• Master of Education in Counselling Psychology (MEd)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in School and Applied Child Psychology (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education (PhD)
• Graduate Certificate in Orientation and Mobility (GCOM)
• Master of Arts in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (MA)
• Master of Arts in Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology (MA)
• Master of Arts in School and Applied Child Psychology (MA)
• Master of Arts in Special Education (MA)
• Master of Education in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (MEd)
• Master of Education in Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology (MEd)
• Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology (MEd)
• Master of Education in Special Education (MEd)

Further Information

Specialization.

Programs of research reflect the core values and foci of the discipline of Counselling Psychology: career development, health and wellness, indigenous healing, gender and cultural diversity, disability, and social justice issues. Faculty members are involved in a wide range of research activities including intercultural counselling, First Nations counselling, career development and counselling, stress and coping, sexuality and reproductive health, disabilities, trauma, working with families and children in school settings, prevention of anxiety disorders, and empirically supported approaches utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

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I had a wonderful experience during the Master’s program at UBC and felt a sense of community, with excellent support from my supervisor. Once I was ready to pursue a doctoral degree, I wanted to re-engage in that type of supportive environment while stretching the boundaries of my clinical and...

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Counselling Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Program overview.

This specialized thesis-based degree is designed to help students develop the philosophical, theoretical, research, and practical expertise required to offer effective psychological education and counselling.

The program offers you the opportunity to study diverse topics of particular relevance to counsellors, including interpersonal communication, lifespan human development, family functioning, career assessment and evaluation, and statistics and research design.

The program follows a scientist-practitioner model of training and is delivered on campus only, with a two-year residency required. Training is based on the definition of counselling psychology approved by the Canadian Psychological Association’s board of directors.

Completing this program

• Core Courses: Advanced Clinical Supervision in Applied Psychology and Advanced Practicum in Counselling.
• Candidacy: Students will complete a research proposal and both oral and written candidacy exams.
• Internship: Students will complete a one year full-time or two year half-time supervised internship in a clinical setting.
• Additional Courses: Topics may include research methods, school and applied child psychology, professional skills and issues and more.
• Dissertation: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research dissertation.

University professors, research organizations, not-for-profit, non-governmental and community agencies, post-secondary institutions, hospitals, counsellors, private practice, intercultural communication, culture studies, curricular consultant, public/private education systems, policy and governance.

A PhD in counselling psychology is usually considered a final degree.

Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Eight courses

Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom delivery

Time commitment.

Four years full-time; six years maximum

A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program

See the Graduate Calendar for information on  fees and fee regulations,  and for information on  awards and financial assistance .

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Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.

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Admission Requirements

A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the last two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

A thesis-based Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent, including 500 yours of practicum with a minimum of 400 hours (200 direct client contact hours) completed under the supervision of a registered psychologist; one senior undergraduate or one graduate course in the historical and scientific foundations of general psychology. Two senior undergraduate or one graduate course (3 units or 0.5 full-course equivalent each) in (i) biological bases of behaviour, (ii) cognitive-affective bases of behaviour, (iii) social bases of behaviour, and (iv) individual behaviour.

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• A typed curriculum vitae
• A concise rationale (500 words or less) for the application
• A completed Pre-Admissions Checklist

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Students who accept an offer of admission to a Graduate Program in Education that includes a practicum or internship will be required to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC) which includes a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Search. Students who are not residents of Calgary must arrange for a PIC through the nearest local police service or RCMP detachment in the area where they reside.

English language proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt)  score of 97.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  score of 7.0.
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL)  score of 70 (no less than 70 in each section).
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC)  score of A- in each course.

For admission on September 1:

• Canadians and permanent residents: Dec. 1 application deadline
• International students: Dec. 1 application deadline

If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology prepares individuals to develop the philosophical, theoretical, and research expertise in counselling psychology required of those who wish to offer effective psychological education and counselling and to work as counselling psychologists in a variety of public and private practice settings.

The PhD program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and course content follows CPA's accreditation guideline standards for training.

A Program Committed to Social Justice

The mission of the Counselling Psychology program at the University of Calgary (hereafter the Program) is to prepare the next generation of Counselling Psychologists to be reflexive, critical, and culturally responsive researchers, educators, and practitioners. Taking on a generalist approach, the Program prepares students for careers in a wide range of settings, including education (schools, colleges, and universities), government, social services, health units and hospitals, community agencies, business and industry, and private practice. Both the MSc and PhD programs are grounded on a scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing: integration of science and practice; critical evaluation of theory, research, and practice; and generation and dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge. Furthermore, the Program upholds an active commitment to social justice, highlighting the importance of infusing advocacy in both the science and practice of psychology. As such, with the power and privilege obtained as Counselling Psychologists we aim to aid in understanding, healing, and advocating for wellbeing and justice within and beyond our communities.

The PhD program in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary has been accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) since 2010-2011: Office of Administration, CPA, 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702,  Ottawa, ON K1P 5J3. 

The program's term of accreditation goes until the year 2020-2026.

Program Information for Current Students

Program requirements.

The PhD in Counselling Psychology has a minimum requirement of two years of full-time residency on-campus. Maximum completion time allowed for the Doctor of Philosophy degree is six years.

The requirements for completion of the PhD program are as follows:

a) 24 units of course work at the doctoral level that includes:

i. Educational Psychology 706  and  707  and an additional 3-unit course in research methods at 600 or 700 level as approved by the supervisor;

ii. Educational Psychology 712 ,  713  and  731 ;

iii. Educational Psychology 752  and  EDPS753 ; and  EDPS772  and  EDPS773 . Note: Please see Practicum and Internship section below.

b) Candidacy requirements.

c) Dissertation.

d) A twelve-month full-time PhD Internship. Note: Please see Practicum and Internship section below.

Applicants who are offered admission as a qualifying student due to missing pre-requisite coursework or practicum hours will be required to take additional courses or to complete additional practicum hours within the doctoral program to ensure equivalent training. A qualifying student may take up to 12 units to meet equivalency requirements during the qualifying year. Qualifying status will be granted for a period not exceeding one year.

Course content addresses theory, research, and practice in the domains identified by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for accreditation of doctoral programs in professional psychology.

Candidacy Examination

Candidacy must be completed within 28 months from the program start date. Admission to candidacy is an acknowledgement that a student is fully prepared to devote his/her full attention to the dissertation research. For admission to candidacy, the Faculty of Graduate Studies requires that (1) all mandatory course work has been completed, (2) an oral candidacy examination has been successfully passed, and (3) a dissertation research proposal has been approved by the student’s Supervisory Committee.

Dissertation

The Doctoral thesis is the focus of the degree program. In consultation with the supervisor, the student should formulate an appropriate thesis topic as early as possible in the program because the thesis proposal affects the choice and number of courses needed in order to complete the program. The thesis proposal must be approved by the supervisory committee before continuing towards candidacy.

Ethics approval is required for all research projects involving the use of human subjects, before data collection begins and for research using secondary data. Prior to submitting an ethics application, students must complete Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans: A Concise, Online Tutorial,  https://research.ucalgary.ca/conduct-research/ethics-compliance/tcps2-core-tutorial , and attach the certificate issued upon completion to the ethics application form.  

To initiate the ethics approval process, the student must submit a copy of the application (available on the Research Services website) to the Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board or the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board.

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Supervisory Assignments

An interim supervisor is normally appointed at the time of admission. Students are responsible for initiating discussions with potential permanent supervisors and are expected to have finalized supervisory arrangements by their second annual registration.

Working with your supervisor

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. For information on awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of the Faculty of Graduate Studies website. Students applying for scholarships must submit their applications to Graduate Programs in Education by February 1.

Faculty Members/Research Interests

Current faculty members and their areas of interest can be found by going to the  Counselling Psychology: Faculty Members  page.

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Doctoral Procedures Checklist

At the beginning of program:

• Register for an eID to access  myUCalgary . Keep your eID and password confidential.
• Accept your Offer of Admission in the online Student Centre .
• Activate your UCalgary  IT computing account  that comes with a UofC email. We strongly encourage you to use this email while in program.
• Before you start utilizing your UofC email, update your email address in the online Student Centre .
• Confirm your current e-mail address to your Graduate Program Administrator (see your Admission Letter for contact information). Please include your full name, UCID number, program, and specialization.
• Attend one of the scheduled Virtual Welcome Sessions for Graduate Programs: Education (GPE) students.
• Attend one of the scheduled Student Orientations to GPE Online Delivery Tools. We recommend this for students in on-campus programs, due to the fact that online tools may be utilized in on-campus courses.
• Connect with your supervisor to plan your program.
• Initialize your registration .
• Register for courses.
• Check with FGS, Research Services and SSHRC for possible research funding.

Within 12 months:

• Confirm the number of courses required for program completion with the supervisor.
• Submit the online Annual Progress Report form through student centre, approved by supervisor, and Graduate Program Director of GPE or designate.

Every 12 Months:

• Complete  registration initialization .

Within 15 months:

• Consult with supervisor regarding the appointment of the supervisory committee. Complete the Appointment of Supervisory Committee form.

Within 28 months:

• Request candidacy examination guidelines.
• Complete all course work prior to the candidacy examination.
• Submit a research proposal to the supervisory committee. If acceptable, this proposal is signed by the members of the supervisory committee and placed in the student's file.
• Complete candidacy requirements and examination.

Within 4 to 6 years:

• Have ethics application approved before collection of data.
• Complete thesis and final oral examination.
• Submit two unbound copies of the thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies along with the Thesis Clearance form.
• Submit an Application for Degree through your Student Centre .
• Attend convocation and celebrate.

Program Forms

There are various forms related to a student’s progress through their graduate degree. Please refer to the forms for detailed instructions on their proper completion. Students who have any questions or concerns should contact their Graduate Program Administrator. Required forms are available in the GPE office and some can be accessed by downloading them from  Faculty of Graduate Studies .

PhD Funding

The Werklund School of Education provides funding opportunities for full-time doctoral students admitted to the on-campus program, for the first 4 years in program.

Awards and Scholarships

Current students  are  required  to apply for internal and external scholarships (e.g., Tri-Council awards including SSHRC, CIHR), for which they are eligible to be considered for program funding for the following academic year.

Practicum & Internship

For information on the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Match Dates, please go to,  http://appic.org/Match/About-The-APPIC-Match/APPIC-Match-Dates .

The EPPIC Match & Post Match Schedule is available on the CNPY & SACP Internship D2L shell.

All successful applicants to the Werklund School of Education School PhD Counselling Psychology program are required to provide a current and clear Police Information Check which includes a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Search. Students must apply for a Police Information Check through their nearest police service or RCMP detachment in the area where they reside.

The original Police Information Check must be presented to and accepted by the administration in the Graduate Program Office in the Werklund School of Education, dated within timelines as directed by the Placement Coordinator.

Students will be required to request a Police Information Check upon admission and each subsequent year that they go on placement ( Educational Psychology 772 , 773 , 752 , 753 , and PhD Residency ).

A current and clear Police Information Check is required for all placements. Failure to present a clear and current Police Information Check may result in the student being unable to begin their program and/or go on placement. Successful completion of all placements is required for graduation.

Intervention Record Check

In addition, it is  strongly recommended  that students obtain an Intervention Record Check (IRC) in each year that they participate in a practicum. Even if your site does not specifically require this check, it is to your advantage to have an IRC done so as to prevent a potential issue should there be a last minute change in your placement site.

NOTE: IRCs are not required by the Werklund School of Education (WSE), and should not be submitted to WSE. Results should be kept in your personal records, and shown to your practicum site should they request to view them.

Practicum Schedule

• EDPS 772 - Off Campus – Community based (Fall term)
• EDPS 773 - Off Campus – Community based (Winter term)
• EDPS 752 - - Off Campus – Community based (Fall term)
• EDPS 753 - Off Campus – Community based (Winter term)
• Off Campus – Community based (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer terms)

*Preference for EDPS 772 & 773 (formerly EDPS 743) to be taken in year 1. However, if student is missing assessment pre-requisite course upon admission, they must take EDPS 752 & 753 (formerly EDPS 742) in year 1.   ** Students are required to obtain approval from the Director of Training (DoT) and thesis supervisor via a Readiness to Apply form before applying to residency sites.

Graduate Supervision

As a Graduate Student you are expected to devote the time, effort, and energy necessary to engage in scholarship.  As a graduate student, you will determine the specific milestones and requirements of your program of study in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar and with your graduate supervisor. 

An integral part of the doctoral experience is working closely with a supervisor on the development and completion of a research project.  A graduate supervisor mentors graduate students through regular meetings and research training aimed at research, scholarship, teaching and professional development. Graduate supervisors support students in the timely completion of their programs.  As a Graduate Student, you are expected to meet with your graduate supervisor on a regular basis.  While each student-supervisor relationship is unique, graduate supervisors can assist graduate students in a number of ways: advising on course selection, applying for awards and scholarships, obtaining research funds, applying for teaching assistant and sessional teaching opportunities, developing track records in refereed publications and conference presentations, getting involved in leadership and service, and encouraging and supporting apprenticeship in a research community of practice (collaborative review of papers, grants, academic writing, and data analysis). 

In the PhD program a supervisor is normally appointed at the time of admission.

Centre for Wellbeing in Education

The primary mandate of the Centre is to provide a Centre of excellence in research, education and service through a  coordinated holistic  vision for the  wellbeing  of children, youth and transition-age youth (ages 4-25). learn more

Graduate students may participate in the intervention services provided by the Centre.

Graduate Program Administrator

Megan Freeman

Academic Coordinator

Dr. Tanya Mudry, Associate Professor

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PhD in Counselling Psychology details & program outcomes

On this page: Our Mission | Our Expectations | Our Clinical Training Resources | Our Support Systems | Our Students | Our Graduates at a Glance | Our Faculty | Our Accreditations

The following is additional information regarding the PhD in Counselling Psychology program. Click headings to view content.

Our Mission

Counselling psychology is a broad specialization within professional psychology concerned with using psychological principles to enhance and promote the positive growth, well-being, and mental health of individuals, families, groups, and the broader community. Counselling psychologists bring a collaborative, developmental, multicultural, and wellness perspective to their research and practice.

The PhD in Counselling Psychology is a scientist-practitioner program and is currently accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). The program aims to develop professionals who are prepared to:

• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of counselling psychology.
• Practice from a strong evidence base.
• Take a leadership role in community, professional and university organizations in counselling psychology.

Graduates of the program may practice in educational, health, community, or university settings and are eligible to join the OPQ.

Our Expectations

The PhD in Counselling Psychology is made up of several elements including

• course requirements
• 750 hour practicum
• training in supervision
• comprehensive examination
• dissertation
• full-year (1600 hour) internship

Our Clinical Training Resources

Some of the training of doctoral students takes place in the McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic . The Clinic is a teaching and training unit of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University that provides low cost psychological services to people seeking counselling and psychoeducational assessments. Services are provided by doctoral students as part of their clinical training under the supervision of qualified and licensed professors in the Department. The Director of the Clinic is Dr. Jack De Stefano; he is involved in teaching and training of doctoral students in the program.

In addition, the program maintains strong ties to many community organizations that offer trainees clinical experiences. Doctoral students are strongly encouraged to apply to CPA and APA accredited sites for the pre-doctoral internship. Applications can be made through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) .

Our Support Systems

Financial Support McGill University is committed to helping you finance your education by simplifying the funding process and providing you with funding opportunities for the duration of your graduate studies. We offer our research students the most competitive and generous funding level in Quebec. Our funding, coupled with Montreal's low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.

There are two main types of funding available to you: McGill funding (financial support distributed by the university) and external funding (grants and fellowships administered by provincial and federal governments or other agencies).

External fellowships are awarded on the basis of merit through a competitive process, and usually range in value between $15,000 and $50,000. We recommend that you apply for external funding as soon as you have decided to pursue graduate studies in order to maximize your funding.

McGill funding includes:

• Graduate fellowships and scholarships
• Departmental and faculty awards
• Stipends from McGill faculty members' research grants or research contracts
• Teaching assistantships (TA)
• Research assistantships (RA)

For further information on funding see the Funding Opportunities section of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' website.

Support Services for Students McGill University has a large range of student services including counselling, health, career planning and tutorial services, help for students with disabilities, and services for international students. For information on the full range of services see Student Services' website .

Our Students

In recent years, we have had between of 35-50 applications per year and have accepted an average of 5-10 students per year.

Our student body is approximately 80% female. Students come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, including numerous countries of origin, racial/ethnic identities, sexual orientations, religions, and levels of ability/disability.

Our Graduates at a Glance

A recent survey of the career paths of graduates in the first 5 years after graduation highlighted the following facts:

• The most frequent career objective was clinical practice (82%), followed by teaching (35%), and an academic career as a university professor (24%).
• After completing the program, 83% of graduates worked in more than one setting.
• The most frequent settings in which graduates found employment were in private practice (67%) and in university departments (61%). Other settings included hospitals (44%), university or college counselling centres (33%), schools (17%), community clinics (5%), and other (11%).
• Graduates assume multiple professional responsibilities. Most have clinical responsibilities; two-thirds of graduates teach, 59% have supervisory responsibilities, 53% do research and administration, and 24% do consultation.

Our Faculty

For a listing of full-time members of the Counselling Psychology Program Faculty. Please visit the Counselling Psychology Faculty page.

Our Accreditations

The PhD in Counselling Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.  The current term of accreditation 2013-2014  to 2017/2018.  The next site visit will be in 2017-2018

• Canadian Psychological Association 141 Laurier Ave. W., Suite 702, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1P 5J3 Tel.: 1-888-472-0657, CPA website  (Currently accredited until 2017-2018)
• Ordre des psychologues du Quebec 1100 Beaumont, Suite 510, Mt-Royal, QC, Canada H3P 3E5. tel. 1-514-738-1881 OPQ website

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Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling & Clinical Psychology (Clinical & Counselling Psychology Field)

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling & Clinical Psychology (Clinical & Counselling Psychology Field) Overview

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The PhD in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, Clinical & Counselling Psychology Field (CCP) provides training in the theory, research, and practice of clinical and counselling psychology. This enables students to assume a variety of positions in the field of clinical and counselling psychology, including teaching, research and practice in universities, colleges, hospitals, and community agencies offering psychological services.

The doctoral curriculum builds on the theoretical and practical foundations established during the MA training. Students are expected to conduct advanced research and to develop professional knowledge and skills. At the time of application, students will be required to identify a preference for a specific field as well as for a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program.

The principal aim of this degree program are:

• the development of research and theoretical knowledge in clinical and counselling psychology
• assessment skills and knowledge
• training in professional issues

For detailed information about the program, please consult the  School of Graduate Studies Calendar . For information on the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling and Clinical Psychology (Clinical Psychology Field) offered by University of Toronto - Scarborough (UTSC), visit the UTSC program page .

Each year the Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development only accepts into its doctoral programs, one international student who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. This applicant must have a Master degree by the time of registration into the doctoral program. Although we typically admit international students to the Developmental Psychology and Education doctoral program, the Clinical and Counselling and School and Clinical Child Psychology Programs may on occasion accept an international doctoral student where the student has a Master’s degree that meets the admissions requirements. Under very special circumstances, the department will accept an international student into the Developmental Psychology and Education doctoral program as a Flex PhD student with the approval of the chair of the department. The department does not accept any international students at the MA level.

At a Glance

Study Requirements Full-time (5 years) Coursework with practicum & internship Comprehensive examination Thesis & defence 

Funding and Tuition For current information about tuition fees, funding, and financial support, visit  Tuition & Financial Support .  

Deadlines Applications are now open for a Fall 2025 start and will close on Nov 4, 2024.

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Why I Chose Applied Psychology & Human Development

Nivatha Moothathamby (Master of Arts 2021)

PhD student in Developmental Psychology and Education

"My journey at OISE has been filled with establishing positive and supportive relationships, learning the nuances of psychology and education, and understanding my role as a scholar and an activist. As a Tamil-Canadian, I come from a community that has faced racial injustices and intergenerational trauma. The Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development has provided me with academic resources and a community to explore and expand on these parts of my identity. Overall, OISE’s deep commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity is what drew me to apply. I found my place here."

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling & Clinical Psychology Admission Requirements

General admission requirements.

Please visit the  OISE Admissions website  for detailed information about the application process, including general minimum admission requirements and supporting documents. 

Program-Specific Information (Minimum Admission Requirements)

• Applicants are admitted under the  General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies .
• An appropriate bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent, with a standing grade equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the final year or over senior courses. It is expected that students will have completed 1.0 FCE at the third- or fourth-year level in each of three core areas of general psychology: biological bases of behaviour, cognitive/affective bases of behaviour, and social bases of behaviour. Students who are missing courses in these areas may be required to complete additional courses during the degree.
• ​If space permits, we accept into the PhD program students who completed their MA at another institution. These students are required to complete the MA courses for which they do not have equivalence as part of their previous Master’s program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills that are required as part of our CCP MA. 

Required Supporting Documents

All applicants must submit: 

• Transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Two letters of reference (academic), including contact emails
• What research topic(s) do you want to pursue during your degree? Please describe any previous research relevant to this research area and why you feel it is an important research topic to focus on. (200 words max)
• What are your career goals and how will acceptance into this program facilitate those goals? (150 words max)
• Detail your research experiences, highlighting how your skills have developed and how they will assist you in completing the research components of this a degree. Be specific about your relevant experience (e.g., Honours or M.A. thesis, presentations, publications, research assistantships). What research skills did you develop and acquire through these projects? (150 words max)
• Identify faculty in the Clinical and Counseling Psychology program you wish to work with. Explain how your research interests and experiences align with the program and your proposed supervisor. (150 words max)
• Briefly describe your relevant counseling or clinical experience, either volunteer or professional, that will contribute to your success in the program. (150 words max)
• Please describe your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. How has your personal, academic and/or professional experiences prepared you to work effectively with diverse peoples in Counseling and Clinical Psychology? (150 words max)
• CCP Research/Counselling Experience Table (Blank table can be downloaded from the Faculty Questions page via the online application portal)

Additional Program Information

Students must complete a minimum of  5.5 FCEs  as follows:

• APD3215H  Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar ;
• APD3217Y +   Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology  (Credit/No Credit; 600-hour practicum); and APD3268Y  Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology  (1,600-hour internship — arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training). PhD students will attend a minimum of six colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD3268Y.
• APD3225H  Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology.
• APD3260H  Psychodiagnostic Systems .
• APD3261H +   Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum.
• APD3202H  A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM).
• An advanced-level statistics course (in consultation with supervisors). Courses can be drawn from those offered at OISE or other Faculties with the permission of the instructor.
• APD3204H  Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology .

Comprehensive Examination

In addition to normal course requirements, students will complete two comprehensive components. First, a manuscript for publication and presentation at a peer review conference, normally in Year 1 of the program. Second, students will be examined systematically in general psychology and in professional psychology. The examination will normally be taken at the end of Year 2 of full-time study.

Doctoral Dissertation: 

All students must develop, complete, and defend in a Doctoral Final Oral Examination a doctoral dissertation supervised by a full-time member of the Counselling and Clinical Psychology faculty. The content of such dissertation research may address theoretical issues applicable to clinical and counselling concerns and practice, relate to the development of programs in a variety of educational or applied settings, or in some other way contribute to the development and practice of clinical and counselling psychology.

Students must register continuously and pay the full-time fee until all degree requirements have been fulfilled.

Students cannot transfer between the full-time and flexible-time PhD options.

Collaborative Specializations provide students with a the opportunity to explore a novel interdisciplinary area or special development that crosses a number of disciplines. 

Collaborative specializations are available with the PhD in Counselling and Clinical Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Psychology field) in the following areas:

• Develops and integrates graduate training in the multidisciplinary field of addictions, an area that includes the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and psychoactive substances, as well as gambling and other addictive behaviours
• Prepares students for specialization in the field of aging and/or the field of palliative and supportive care, with an emphasis on viewing aging and palliative issues within the perspective of the life course
• Focuses on working with community members and groups to effect positive change in the social, economic, organizational, or physical structures of a community
• For students to engage in questions of gender, ethnicity, race, Aboriginal status, (dis)ability, and class to highlight the importance of exploring their interaction with sexual differences.
• Provides a rich interdisciplinary environment in which students can grapple with how gender and sexuality are tangled with questions of race, citizenship, embodiment, colonialism, violence, and other pressing concerns.

Students whose plans include preparation for professional practice in psychology should note that graduation from a doctoral program or from any graduate program in psychology does not, in itself, qualify a person to practice as a psychologist.

The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) regulates professional practice in Ontario and examines candidates for registration as psychologists. Students are encouraged to review the requirements for registration early in their program and to save all course outlines so that they may submit them to CPBAO as part of their application for registration.

For more information on the registration process, please consult the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) website at  https://cpbao.ca/aba/ .

The program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) as a combined Clinical/Counselling Psychology program. 

CPA Public Disclosure Table Initial Accreditation:  2006-2007.  Next site visit: 2027.

Canadian Psychological Association 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1P 5J3 [email protected] 613-237-2144 x 328 1-888-472-0657 x 328

Letters of Reference

References must address sensitivity to others, awareness of own impact on others, empathy and capacity to provide support to others, ability to exercise appropriate judgement, appropriateness of interpersonal behaviour, ethically appropriate behaviour, applicant's suitability for clinical training. Please also comment, where possible, on the applicant’s oral and written expression skills, particularly in the context of academic writing, their statistical and research design knowledge, experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research paradigms, conscientiousness, ability to work independently, personal initiative, and their ability to complete projects or tasks with minimal supervision.

Tips for Your Application

Applicants to the PhD-CCP program follow the standard application procedures outlined above via the  School of Graduate Studies website.  Below are a few tips for your application process:

• At the time of application, students will be required to identify a preference for a specific research area as well as for a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program.
• Applicants to the flexible-time PhD option are accepted under the same admission requirements as applicants to the full-time PhD option. However, in addition, applicants to the flexible-time PhD should demonstrate that they are active professionals engaged in activities relevant to their proposed program of study
• Please Note: Although students in the University of Toronto MA in CCP are given priority over other applicants when applying to the Ph.D., continuation from the MA to the Ph.D. is not automatic. Demonstration of a high level of competence and commitment is required.

Program Chair: Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos

Program Faculty: Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos; Dr. Abby Goldstein; Dr. Charles Chen; Dr. Roy Moodley; Dr. Judy Silver; Dr. Jeanne Watson, Dr. Ellen Gutowski; Dr. Natalie Vilhena

Questions? Please email us at [email protected]

Program Coordinator: Caren Li ​​​​​​​ [email protected]

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