School/Applied Child Psychology (Post-Ph.D.) (Gr. Dip.) (66 credits)
Offered by: Educational & Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)
Program credit weight: 66
Program Description
Note: Admission to this program is currently suspended
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Required Courses and Clinic-based Practica (30 credits)
The program will be individually tailored to each accepted student in respect of previous studies and experience. Students will not be asked to repeat a course on a topic in which they can demonstrate a high level of competence. The following are expected to be most often required of students.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPC 609 | Psychological Testing 1. | 3 |
Psychological Testing 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. History of psychological testing, theoretical aspects of individual and group testing, validity, reliability, and test construction, basic theories of intelligence, and ethical and legal issues in testing. An introduction to tests of cognitive abilities, aptitude, personality, and interests, including the acquisition of basic skills needed to administer and interpret individual tests of cognitive abilities. Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. | ||
| EDPC 610 | Psychological Testing 2. | 3 |
Psychological Testing 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theory and interpretation of intelligence tests, particularly the Wechsler and Binet scales. Practice in writing test reports, particularly as a part of a case study. The use of intelligence test results in conjunction with other types of tests. Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. | ||
| EDPC 618 | Professional Ethics and the Law. | 3 |
Professional Ethics and the Law. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Ethics in the helping professions and some of the philosophical bases for making ethical decisions. Quebec and Canadian law relative to human rights of clients; responsibilities of counsellors to clients and society. | ||
| EDPC 682D1 | Practicum: Psychological Testing. | 3 |
Practicum: Psychological Testing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar and field practice in the administration and interpretation of educational and psychological tests including personality, within clinical and educational settings. Selection and evaluation of test instruments will be covered. Supervision of report writing and the ethical use of test information. Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. | ||
| EDPC 682D2 | Practicum: Psychological Testing. | 3 |
Practicum: Psychological Testing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See EDPC 682D1 for course description. | ||
| EDPC 714 | Theory / Models: Family Therapy. | 3 |
Theory / Models: Family Therapy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. For doctoral students in Counselling and School Psychology. Theoretical and therapeutic models in family therapy, core concepts and their relevance for application, intervention strategies, the child in family context, impact on school performance. | ||
| EDPE 619 | Child and Adolescent Therapy. | 3 |
Child and Adolescent Therapy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Therapeutic models for individual and group interventions for children and adolescents; case histories; gender and cultural minority issues; emphasis on classical and innovative strategies and methods for school and counselling psychologists. | ||
| EDPE 625 | Practicum 1: School Psychology. | 3 |
Practicum 1: School Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Clinic experiences (normally 8-10 hours/week) (a) conducting assessment batteries, (b) interpreting assessment findings and developing intervention plans, (c) providing remedial services for specific learning domains and practical recommendations, (d) acquiring skills in group intervention techniques. Weekly case review and student progress meetings. | ||
| EDPE 626 | Practicum 2: School Psychology. | 3 |
Practicum 2: School Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Clinic experiences (normally 8-10 hours/week) building upon EDPE 625: (a) conducting assessment batteries, (b) interpreting assessment findings and developing intervention plans, (c) providing remedial services for specific learning domains and practical recommendations, (d) acquiring skills in group intervention techniques. Weekly case review and student progress meetings. May continue to the end of the public school year. | ||
| EDPE 710 | Consultation in School Psychology. | 3 |
Consultation in School Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Open only to students in School/Applied Child Psychology and with permission, Counselling Psychology and Special Populations Major. A clinical course on the use of consultation in educational and school-related settings. Topics include: consultation theory, the process of evaluations of the consultation process and outcomes, critical study of relevant research and practice. Includes problem identification, problem analysis, treatment implementation, and treatment evaluation of one case. | ||
Complementary Courses - Field Placements
Two days per week, one semester each; students select two of these three field experiences; placement in a school covering all grades may be applied to either EDPE 721 School Psychology: Elementary. or EDPE 722 School Psychology: Secondary.:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPE 721 | School Psychology: Elementary. | 6 |
School Psychology: Elementary. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Open only to Ph.D. students in School/Applied Child Psychology. Field experience. Two days or 16 hours per week supervised by faculty members and a field supervisor in a school providing elementary education. Weekly class meetings. Students must also register for either EDPE 722 or EDPE 723 in the same academic year. | ||
| EDPE 722 | School Psychology: Secondary. | 6 |
School Psychology: Secondary. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Open only to Ph.D. students in School/Applied Child Psychology. Field experience. Two days or 16 hours per week supervised by faculty members and a field supervisor in a school providing secondary education. Weekly class meetings. Students must also register for either EDPE 721 or EDPE 723 in the same academic year. | ||
| EDPE 723 | School Psychology: Community. | 6 |
School Psychology: Community. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Open only to Ph.D. students in School/Applied Child Psychology. Field experience. Two days or 16 hours per week supervised by faculty members and a field supervisor in an educationally relevant community or institutional setting. Weekly class meetings. Students must also register for either EDPE 721 or EDPE 722 in the same academic year. | ||
Internship
One year full time or two years half-time
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPE 725 | Internship 1 - School Psychology. | 12 |
Internship 1 - School Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Open only to Ph.D. students in School/Applied Child Psychology. A 2 1/2 day, 10- to 12-month supervised internship (minimum 600 hours) including assessment and diagnosis normally in a school-based setting. This also includes group supervision to discuss cases that arise in internship settings. May be combined with EDPE 726 in a single full-time year long internship; this full-time pattern is typical in accredited sites. | ||
| EDPE 726 | Internship 2 - School Psychology. | 12 |
Internship 2 - School Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Open only to Ph.D. students in School/Applied Child Psychology. A 2 1/2 day, 10- to 12-month supervised internship (minimum 600 hours) including assessment and diagnosis normally in an educationally relevant community-based centre (e.g., hospital, clinic), group supervision, case discussions. May be combined with EDPE 725 in a single full-time year long internship; this full-time pattern is typical in accredited sites. | ||
Students are not required to demonstrate knowledge of a second language within this program; however, any student wishing to be licensed as a professional psychologist in Quebec must have a working knowledge of French. Accreditation status may be confirmed by contacting the accrediting bodies.
Professional Accreditation
All elements of this Post-doctoral Graduate Diploma are selected from the professional components of the Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology, which is accredited in the School Psychology category by the American Psychological Association (APA). Graduates of a respecialization program are normally accorded the same recognition as graduates of the accredited program.
The Ph.D. is approved by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ), which has recommended the final stage of professional recognition to the Office des professions of the Government of Quebec. Once this accreditation is confirmed, however, graduates of the Post-doctoral Graduate Diploma will not be automatically eligible for membership in the OPQ and the right to practise professional psychology in Quebec. Candidates wishing to practise in Quebec will be required to apply to the OPQ for the recognition of equivalent qualifications.