School/Applied Child Psychology (M.A.)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis) is offered by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education. The course-based program covers child and adolescent development, psychoeducational assessment, prevention and intervention programs, and case, classroom and system consultation, alongside individual, family and group therapy. Students have access to the McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic and the Departmental Assessment Materials Resource Centre, and connect with research laboratories and professional organizations during the program. Graduates pursue roles in school-based practice, hospital settings, independent practice, mental health centres and policy work. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) and English-language proficiency. The program admits students in the Fall term.