Overview
About the program
Developmental Psychology and Education students at the University of Toronto have an opportunity to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings.
Students take foundation courses in human development and research methodology. Elective courses cover a range of areas including cognitive, social, and emotional development; cognition and instruction (language, literacy, and mathematics); special education and adaptive instruction; developmental neuroscience; advanced research methodology and evaluation; and early childhood policy and programs, including child care.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Mind, Brain, and Instruction
- Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in Human Development and Applied Psychology
- Program Evaluation in Social Sciences
- Psychology and Education of Students with ADHD
- Proactive Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention in Children
- Well-being and Education
- Mindful Self-Compassion for Educators
- Cognitive Development and Applications
- Technology, Play, and Social Media in Adolescence
- Developmental Psychopathology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education Developmental Psychology View 7 other PhDs in Developmental Psychology in CanadaAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Developmental Psychology and Education, Cognitive Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology or Child Study or equivalent with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better in the Master’s degree. Students who have not done a master's thesis will be required to submit a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP) prior to final admission to the degree program.
- Required letters of recommendation and a second academic letter of recommendation
- Applicants to the flexible-time PhD option must be practicing professionals.
Tuition Fee
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6390 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6390 CAD per year during 48 months. -
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6390 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6390 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Toronto
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