This professional doctorate in psychology trains high-level practitioners in clinical psychology through a scientist-practitioner model that combines applied research with intensive clinical training. Students develop competencies in psychological assessment and intervention with diverse client populations, including children, families, adults, and older adults. The 129-credit program is completed on a mandatory full-time basis over nine consecutive sessions, with an estimated length of four years. Coursework combines clinical seminars and supervised practica with an applied doctoral research project supervised by a faculty member. Admission requires a specialized bachelor's degree in psychology, or an equivalent bachelor's degree with at least 60 psychology credits, or a master's in psychology built on a psychology bachelor's. Applicants must be fluent in French and demonstrate English reading comprehension during their first year of study. Admission is offered for the Fall term only, with the application deadline set for February 1.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a specialized bachelor's degree in psychology, or an equivalent bachelor's degree including at least 60 credits in required psychology subject areas, or a master's degree in psychology built on a psychology bachelor's. A cumulative or graduating average of at least 3.20 on a 4.33 scale is required. Applicants must be fluent in French, and non-anglophone applicants must demonstrate English reading comprehension during their first year in the program. The application file must include three letters of recommendation, results of the Casper 2 situational judgment test, a letter of presentation, documentation of research and teaching experience, and a criminal record declaration. Admission is for the Fall term only, with applications due February 1.
