Educational Psychology
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 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
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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.
To learn more, visit the Educational Psychology web page.
Specializations in Educational Psychology:
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Aging and Learning in an Era of Technology
In this program, students can specialize in Aging and Learning in an Era of Technology, exploring how technology supports adult learning and development in an evolving digital world. Students will build career-ready skills in educational psychology, adaptability and inclusive learning environments.
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Developmental Science & Learning
Students can specialize in Developmental Science & Learning, which explores how children and youth develop in an increasingly complex and digital world. Students will develop expertise in developmental psychology, inclusive learning and innovative teaching approaches.
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Inclusive Educational Studies
Students can specialize in Inclusive Educational Studies, which examines how to foster fair and inclusive learning environments by tackling underlying barriers of discrimination and oppression in educational and workplace settings. Students will develop expertise in psychological principles, such as how social influences, attitudes, behaviors, and factors like diversity shape inclusion.
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Learning Sciences and Technology
Students can specialize in Learning Sciences and Technology. This specialization explores how to implement technology into education in formal and informal settings, for all stages of life. Students in this specialization are equipped with job-ready skills using a variety of digital tools to tackle real-world problems in the education industry.
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Special Education
Students in this program can specialize in Special Education, an innovative and flexible hybrid program which aims to create a new generation of thoughtful educators. Students in this specialization will tackle real-world problems by exploring topics such as the educational history, ethical considerations, models of inclusion, and assistive technologies to support inclusive and accessible learning spaces.
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
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Sample courses
- BIOL 1841U - Essentials of Biology
- COMM 1100U - Introduction to Communication and Digital Media Studies
- CRMN 1000U - Introduction to Criminology and Justice
- INDG 1000U - Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- LGLS 1000U - Foundations of Legal Studies
- SSCI 1910U - Writing for the Social Sciences
- SOCI 1000U - Introductory Sociology
- POSC 1000U - Introduction to Political Science
- EDST 1000U - Foundations of Learning
- EDST 1010U - Teaching, Learning and Education
- EDST 1100U - Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- EDST 1130U - Writing and Digital Literacy
- EDST 2110U - Assessment and Evaluation
- EDST 2500U - Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- EDST 2700U - Foundations of Special Education
- EDST 2800U - Mental Health and Education
- EDST 3610U - Child Development and Health
- EDST 3820U - Psycho-education assessments
- EDST 3830U - Introduction to Guidance Counselling
- EDST 4160U - Exploring Diverse Edu Environments
- EDST 4000U - Inquiry and Professional Practice
- EDST 4300U - Engaged Educator Project
- EDST 4980U - Work-Integrated learning I
- PSYC 1000U - Introductory Psychology
- PSYC 2010U - Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 2020U - Social Psychology
- PSYC 2030U - Psychopathology
- PSYC 2050U - Brain and Behaviour
- PSYC 2060U - Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC 2900U - Research Methods in Psychology
- PSYC 2910U - Data Analysis in Psychology
- SSCI 4098U - Practicum or
- SSCI 4103U - Internship or
A full program map is available in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. Courses are subject to change without notice.