Our onsite and full-time MA/PhD program in Education Studies in the Field of School and Applied Child Psychology is committed to the development of professional psychologists who promote the educational and psychological well-being of children, youth and their families. It prepares students with theoretical, research and professional training to support psychological practice with children, youth and families in a variety of settings including schools, mental health, private practice and research contexts.
The combined MA/PhD degrees meet the academic requirements of the College of Psychologists of Ontario for registration as a Psychologist (PhD). We are accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. The expectation is that by enrolling in our MA program that you are currently planning to apply to the PhD program. Completion of the MA program does not make you eligible to be registered as an MA-level Psychological Associate.
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September 2027
Main Campus
1151 Richmond Street,
London,
Ontario,
N6A 3K7, Central Canada, Canada
A four-year Honours degree (20 full courses or equivalent), with a major in Psychology, from an accredited university. Majors are defined by each university and should appear on the transcript.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Western is a founding member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, with a 93.5 per cent graduate employment rate within six months.