Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselling Psychology is a research-intensive program offered by the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education at McGill University. This program emphasizes challenging and innovative learning opportunities, aiming to equip students with skills in literature review, critical thinking, and communication. These skills are essential for pursuing professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Program Description

The program is built on the scientist-practitioner model and is currently accredited by the Quebec Order of Psychologists (OPQ) and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The objective of the program is to prepare students for 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.

Unique Program Features

• The program is built on the scientist-practitioner model.
• The program is accredited by the Quebec Order of Psychologists (OPQ) and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
• Graduates will be prepared to assume careers in education and community settings.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA.
• English-language proficiency.

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

Program Details

• The program focuses on research, psychotherapy, clinical training, assessment, intervention, and diversity.
• Each program has specific admission requirements, including required application documents.
• For additional information, please refer to the Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages.

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

The Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies office is located in the James Administration Building, 845 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 400, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 0G4. A graduate viewbook is available for further information.