Please see here for the calendar description of the program.

How long is the program?
If I don’t have an undergraduate degree in Psychology can I still apply?
Is there a thesis?
Is part-time study allowed?
Are there program requirements during the summer?
Can I get advanced standing if I have a Masters degree?
How many students will be admitted?
Is the program accredited?
Can I take Psy.D. courses if I am not in the Psy.D. program?

How long is the programme?

The PsyD programme involves 3 years of course work, thesis research, and practica. By the end of the third year, students will have completed their course work, made considerable progress on their research thesis, and completed a comprehensive exam. Students who pass this exam will then need to complete a one-year pre-doctoral internship.

If I don’t have an undergraduate degree in Psychology can I still apply?

In order to be considered for admission into the PsyD program an honours degree in Psychology including an honours thesis or a degree in psychology with equivalent research experience is required. This requirement is in line with the Position of the Association of Canadian Psychology Regulatory Organizations (ACPRO).

Is there a thesis?

Yes. Each student is required to complete a thesis during their course of study. For more information on this program component see the PsyD Dissertation Guide under the PsyD Forms and Documents link.

Is part-time study allowed?

No, only full-time students will be admitted.

Are there program requirements during the summer?

Yes, there is required course work and other activities during all three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Spring (May to August).

Can I get advanced standing if I have a Masters degree?

In some cases advanced standing may be given to students who have already completed a graduate school program. However, advanced standing can only be applied to some courses and does not apply to thesis work. Decisions pertaining to advanced standing will be made by the course instructor and the PsyD director of clinical training (DCT).

How many students will be admitted each year?

A maximum of 6 students are admitted into the program each year.

Is the program accredited?

Our Psy.D. program became accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) in 2017. As per our accreditation requirements, we adhere to all standards, guidelines and policies of CPA. The program will be submitting its application for CPA re-accreditation in May 2022.

Can I take Psy.D. courses if I am not in the Psy.D. program?

Only students admitted to the PsyD program are eligible to enroll in courses specific to that degree program.

 

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