Ph.D.听Counselling Psychology

Counselling Psychology (Ph.D.)

Offered by: Educational & Counselling Psych听(Faculty of Education) 听 听
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

Students pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology take a combination of theoretical, practical, and research-based courses throughout the duration of their degree. The program draws upon a number of different sciences (including developmental, social, career and neuropsychology and personality theory) to develop critically astute researchers and exceptionally skilled clinicians. Building on the M.A. in Counselling Psychology (Project concentration), or equivalent, the program offers opportunities in Practicum, Supervision, and full-year Internships to develop clinical skills while also working toward the completion of a doctoral dissertation (thesis). The Ph.D. program, aims to:

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

Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume 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. The program is currently accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and the听Ordre des psychologues du Qu茅bec听(OPQ) (Please note that the APA no longer accredits programs outside of the United States of America). Graduates are eligible for licensure in Quebec.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (30 credits)

听Required Internship (24 credits)

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

6 credits from the following:

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Two courses that must be at the 500, 600, or 700 level. Electives are on topics related to specialized interests and must be approved by the supervisor.

(Note that individual supervisors may list further details, such as when they are taking new students and application instructions in the Graduate Supervision section at the bottom of their individual profile pages.)

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Possess a Bachelor's degree听consisting of听42 credits of core Psychology courses in specific domains (see Pre-Admission Checklist below).
2. 听Possess a听Master's听degree equivalent to the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology,听or a Master's degree from a directly relevant program (e.g. Clinical Psychology, other Counselling Psychology programs).
3. A completed Pre-Admission Checklist including 42 discipline-specific credits at the university level in specific Psychology domains. Admitted students are required to have all Undergraduate pre-admission course requirements completed by the beginning of their degree. Applicants missing courses from their Master's level education will be required to complete these courses after entering the doctoral program. Please consult the Pre-Admission Domain Guide that provides added details and instruction for the checklist.
4. A听minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher.听International applicants can look up听grade equivalencies on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Future Graduate Students website.
5. Proficiency in English.听Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, or from a recognized institution in Canada or the US (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of proficiency in oral and written English.听

All applications are done through听. The application steps and instructional video are on the University's听Future Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.)

1. A complete听application form听(accompanied by your application fee payment).
2. 听A copy of your听unofficial transcripts听from all previous university-level studies (undergraduate and graduate).听 Official transcripts are required to be submitted by听those who gain admission to the program. (Instructions on sending official transcripts will be sent upon acceptance.)
3. A听completed听Pre-Admission Checklist. (Please consult the Pre-Admission Domain Guide to assist you in completing the checklist.)
4. The听黑料不打烊 ECP Counselling Psychology Curriculum Vitae Form.
5. Letters of Reference:听Within the online application, applicants must provide valid institutional e-mail addresses for听three (3) references. 黑料不打烊 University will contact the referees directly to submit their letters of reference.
6. Statement of Research Interest and Preferred Supervisor(s): Within the online application, applicants are required to concisely outline their proposed area(s) of research interest should they be admitted to this program听(250-word maximum). Applicants will also be required to list the names听of up to three (3)听Counselling Psychology听supervisors, in order of preference, who they would like to supervise their area of research interest(s). Applicants should ensure their preferred supervisor has listed expertise in their chosen area of research interest.
7. Personal Statement听(3-page maximum, double-spaced) in APA style. Please include the following information:
   • Research experience: Describe your past and current research experience, outlining the research projects you have been involved with. Include the title and supervisor, a description of participants, and provide specific details about research skills that you acquired through these experiences. For at least one of these studies, provide a summary of the theory, methodology, and your interpretations of the findings. (1 page.)
   • Career objectives: Why are you applying to this program? How do program training standards match your general career objectives? Which skills would you like to gain? (1/2 page.)
   • Research supervision: Concisely outline your proposed area(s) of research interest(s), should you be admitted to this program.听List the name(s) of up to three (3)听Counselling Psychology supervisors听in order of preference. Provide a brief rationale for selecting each supervisor and ensure your preferred supervisor has listed expertise in your chosen area. (1/2 page.)
   • Optional topics:听Your personal trajectory, personal challenges along your scholastic journey, experiences or challenges you've encountered related to identity. Note that students who identify as being part of a minority group are encouraged to self-identify to facilitate access to any applicable financial aid and/or awards, as part of听黑料不打烊's Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) mandate. All personal data submitted will be kept confidential and used only for operational decision-making.
8. Writing sample听(e.g., paper for a course, MA thesis, publi颅cation).
9. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) (if applicable/optional): Please arrange for test scores听for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - both general and the psychology subject tests, to be sent directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the 黑料不打烊 University institution code: 0935.
10. English Language Proficiency Test Score (if applicable):听Please arrange for test scores (TOEFL, IELTS) to be sent to 黑料不打烊 directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the 黑料不打烊 University institution code: 0935.

• Fall Admission: December 1

As the deadline is firm, please make sure you start your application process early, leaving yourself with enough time to secure the essential components needed for your submission, in particular the transcripts, references, and test scores which can take several weeks to obtain.

Recommended candidates will receive听a "Recommendation of Acceptance" email by April, confirming听that their application has been reviewed and is being transmitted to 黑料不打烊's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS). Successful candidates will be contacted via email with an official offer of admission.听Candidates are then required to confirm their acceptance via their听. Kindly note that acceptance deferrals are not typically granted except under extraordinary circumstances.