Doctorate in Philosophy Education (Educational Counselling)

This program leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education, offered by the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, with a concentration in Educational Counselling. The Faculty offers five PhD concentrations to a community of approximately 1,600 students and 150 full- and part-time professors, providing graduate research training in education. Admission requires a minimum B+ average (75%) or equivalent, a master's degree completed with a thesis or equivalent evidence of research ability, prior graduate-level coursework in education, and fluent understanding and speaking ability in the language of instruction. For the Educational Counselling concentration specifically, applicants must hold a master's degree in Counselling completed with a thesis, along with graduate courses in counselling theories, career development theories, and micro-counselling. The program is offered in English and in French. Admission to the Educational Counselling concentration is currently suspended until further notice.