Educational Psychology
Overview
Our Educational Psychology program addresses the unique needs of students pursuing careers in psychometry, guidance counseling, school social work and education. Our Bachelor of Arts in Educational Psychology* 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 include:
- Aging & Learning in an Era of Technology
- Developmental Science & Learning
- Inclusive Educational Studies
- Learning Sciences & Technology
- Mental Health & Special Education
*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