Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis) is a course-based program offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education. The program emphasizes career-focused and engaging learning opportunities, aiming to equip students with skills in problem identification, critical thinking, and communication to pursue professional opportunities or continue their studies.

Program Description

The program's objective is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of school and child psychology, including child and adolescence development, psychoeducational assessment, prevention and intervention programs, case, classroom and system consultation, individual, family & group therapy.

Unique Program Features

• Graduates become leaders in research and higher education, school-based practice, hospital-based positions, independent practice, mental health centres, and policy-making roles.
• Students benefit from access to the McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic and the Departmental Assessment Materials Resource Centre.
• Throughout the program, students connect with different research laboratories, research leaders, and professional organizations.
• Faculty members and graduate students are among the most productive research units in North America.
• Students have been very successful in obtaining major external fellowships from bodies such as SSHRC, FQRSC, FRQS, and CIHR.

Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency Each program has specific admission requirements, including required application documents.

Available Intakes and Application Deadlines

• Intake: Fall
• Applications Open: September 15
• Application Deadline - International: December 1
• Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada): December 1 Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in school and applied child psychology, preparing them for careers in research, education, and practice.

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