Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Counselling Psychology - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
44,380
(c. USD31,830.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program equips working professionals with advanced leadership skills in educational counseling through rigorous coursework and hands-on practicum experience. The Doctor of Education in Counselling Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy Field (EdD CP) is designed for those already established in educational or community counseling careers. It focuses on enhancing counselors' roles within school systems, building supervisory and consultative expertise, evaluating student counseling services, and deepening understanding of counseling theories and applications.
The Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at OISE offers this Counseling Psychology program, which awards both Master of Education (MEd) and Doctor of Education (EdD) degrees. The MEd track in Counseling and Psychotherapy allows students to acquire versatile counseling techniques for diverse professional environments. Learners can tailor their coursework and practicum to align with specific career objectives, such as adult therapy, university counseling, career guidance, geriatric support, multicultural counseling, or community mental health services. The curriculum meets the foundational requirements for certification as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) through CCPA and registration as a psychotherapist with Ontario's CRPO.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have the following to be admitted to the EdD program:
- A bachelor's degree: an appropriate bachelor's degree of any background or discipline from a recognized university, with high academic standing.
- A master's degree: an MA or MEd degree in Counselling Psychology or School and/or Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Toronto with a grade of B+ or better, or its equivalent from a recognized university. The applicant must have had successful professional experience and interest to increase and advance their knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy to become leaders in their fields. Applicants who hold an MEd or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research question or problem, to design and conduct a research study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper (QRP).
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.
Tuition
CAD
44,380