Educational Psychology - GAS Transfer
Overview
As a student in this field, you’ll explore the cognitive, emotional, biological and social factors that shape learning, assessment and intervention across diverse populations. You’ll engage with research that informs innovative teaching methods, effective learning environments, and strategies that overcome barriers to educational success. This program empowers you to apply evidence-based approaches to real-world challenges, preparing you to make a meaningful impact in education, research and beyond. Our Bachelor of Arts in Educational is Psychology - GAS Transfer is the study of how people learn, focusing on the biological, cognitive, emotional and social factors influencing knowledge acquisition, retention and application in typical and atypical populations. It informs the effective development of innovative teaching methods, learning environments and interventions for diverse learners and explores factors that can impact educational
success.
The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Psychology is Canada’s first undergraduate program dedicated exclusively to Educational Psychology. The program addresses the unique needs of students pursuing careers in psychometry, guidance counseling, school social work and education, addressing mental health and developmental needs across the lifespan.
You will explore the theories, research and applications of work on cognition, development, learning theories, assessment practices, inclusive education and technology-enhanced environments. The program offers flexible learning modalities (in-person, online, hybrid-flex) and advanced entry pathways. This unique design allows students to align academic experiences with career goals, preparing them to address complex challenges in education and mental health.
Specializations in Educational Psychology - GAS Transfer include:
Admissions
Admissions
Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Ontario Tech Liberal Arts Transfer/University Transfer option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Educational Psychology program. Students will need to complete BIOL 1841U – Essentials of Biology (unless they have two college biology courses) prior to enrolling in the required second year General Psychology course PSYC 2050U – Brain and Behaviour.
Eligible General Arts and Sciences Certificate applicants must have achieved a mark of no less than 70 per cent in each required course in the GASC — Liberal Arts Transfer courses, with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher. Admission remains competitive and so is not guaranteed.
The program map is the same as the BA in Educational Psychology for years 2, 3 and 4, but students who do not have two college-level biology credits will need to take BIOL 1841U – Essentials of Biology in the first semester of year 2.
In recognition of your certificate, you will receive 10 courses toward your 40-course BA in Educational Psychology degree.
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.