Educational Psychology - Developmental Science & Learning
Program details
Faculty
Education
Social Science and Humanities
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Experiential learning
Undergraduate thesis
Delivery method
In-class
Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa
Start dates
September
Length
Four years
Program load
Full-time
OUAC code
DPW
Overview
Our Developmental Science & Learning program examines how people grow, learn and adapt across their lifespan. Our Bachelor of Arts in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Science & Learning* focuses on understanding human development in children and youth, equipping students to support learning in diverse social and educational contexts. With an emphasis on both typical and atypical developmental trajectories, the program provides foundational knowledge of human growth and the interplay of individual differences and environmental factors. Students learn to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning to create engaging opportunities for early literacy, numeracy, and holistic development. The program also explores maker pedagogies, including digital coding, to foster creativity and critical thinking in young learners within formal and informal settings.
*Pending ministry approval
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U).
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Program details
Faculty
Education
Social Science and Humanities
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Experiential learning
Undergraduate thesis
Delivery method
In-class
Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa
Start dates
September
Length
Four years
Program load
Full-time
OUAC code
DPW
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