Developmental Psychology and Education
Program Overview
The Developmental Psychology and Education program is offered by the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), leading to the Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (MEd), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Students have an opportunity to construct an overall perspective on developmental psychology and human development and their implications for practice with children in educational and other applied settings.
Students take foundation courses in human development and research methodology. Elective courses cover a range of areas including cognitive, social, and emotional development; cognition and instruction (language, literacy, and mathematics); special education and adaptive instruction; developmental neuroscience; advanced research methodology and evaluation; and early childhood policy and programs, including child care.
The MA and PhD programs are designed for students wishing to pursue an academic or research-based career. The MEd program is designed for the reflective teacher or other practitioner in education or related fields.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | MA, PhD: Fall 2025 entry MEd:Fall 2025 entry | MA, PhD: Fall 2025 entry MEd:Fall 2025 entry |
| Minimum admission average | MA: A-minus MEd:Mid-B in final year of bachelor’s PhD:A-minus | MA: A-minus MEd:Mid-B in final year of bachelor’s PhD:A-minus |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | PhD: No | PhD: No |
| Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | MA, PhD: Before | MA, PhD: Before |
| Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? | MA, PhD: Graduate unit | MA, PhD: Graduate unit |
| Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MA, MEd, PhD: NA | MA, MEd, PhD: NA |
“Finding a work/life balance is a necessity along with remembering that you are a person first, and a student second. ”
- Trenton Johanis
- PhD, Psychology