STUDIES BEYOND THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology Majors are interested in a wide variety of careers many of which require studies beyond the Bachelor's degree. This website provides numerous examples of college and university programs that will be of interest to Psychology Majors:
- College Programs in Ontario of Interest to Psych Majors
- Certificate Programs in Conflict Management
- Education (College level programs; Bachelor of Education; Master's or PhD in Education)
- Human Resources Management Programs
- Law School
- Marriage and Family Therapy(most programs are in the USA)
- Medical School
- Music Therapy/Art Therapy/Drama Therapy
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Police Services/Studies
- Psychology, Graduate Studies in
- Public Health
- Public Relations or Public Service
- Social Work
- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Miscellaneous Programs of Interest to Psych Majors Following the Bachelor's degree
- Miscellaneous Sources of Information (including Labour Market/Occupational Projections)
- Online Learning and/or Distance Education Study Opportunities
- Contacts - Career Advisors
College Programs in Ontario of Interest to Psych Majors
Many students with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (General or Honours) further their education at the college level in order to obtain applied skills for a particular career path.
Most of the examples provided below were reported as intended future areas of study by uWaterloo Psychology Majors upon graduation with the Bachelor's degree:
- Addictions Counsellor*
- Addictions and Mental Health*
- Applied Counselling*
- Autism and Behavioural Science*
- Behavioural Science Technologist (e.g., to work as support workers or counsellors for special populations such as those with brain injury, autism, developmental disabilities, physical challenges, young offenders, etc.)*
- Career Development Practitioner*
- Child and Youth Worker*
- Communicative Disorders Assistant*
- Corporate Communications and Public Relations*
- Developmental Services Worker*
- Early Childhood Education*
- Early Childhood Education - Advanced Studies in Special Needs*
- Educational Assistant
- Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Practioner*
- Human Resources Management*
- Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired - Rehabilitation Teaching*
- International Business Management*
- Marketing Management*
- Nursing
- Police Services (e.g., Police Foundations, Advanced Police Studies, Law and Security)*
- Public Relations*
- Research Analyst*
- Social Services Worker*
- Social Services Worker - Gerontology
- Teaching English as a Second Language*
- Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion*
- etc.
*The programs that have asterisks have 'fast track' options for those who hold a Bachelor's degree. What that means about the program:
- typically 8-12 months in duration.
- a Bachelor's degree is an acceptable prerequisite for admission. Examples of schools:
- Autism and Behavioural Science Program - George Brown College in Toronto
- Career Development Practioner - Conestoga College - Doon Campus in Kitchener
- Communication Disorders Assistant - Georgian College in Barrie
- Corporate Communications and Public Relations - Fanshawe College in London
- Public Relations Graduate Certificate - Humber College in Toronto
- some schools indicate that a Bachelor's degree is an acceptable prerequisite for admission but go further to say that a degree in "Social Science" (e.g., Psych) or "Psychology" is recommended or preferred. Examples of schools:
- Addiction Counsellor - Northern College in Timmins
- Autism and Behavioural Science - Fanshawe College in London
- Behavioural Science Technology - St. Lawrence College - Kingston campus
- Child and Youth Worker - St. Lawrence College - Kingston campus
- Developmental Services Worker - St. Clair College - Thames Campus in Chatham
If you are unsure that you will have the necessary background to apply for admission to a particular college level program (e.g., the Major for your Bachelor's degree is different than the one listed in the advertised prerequisites but you have taken the necessary course prerequisites), contact the host school directly to discuss your background in relation to those course requirements.
Searching Ontario Colleges for Suitable Programs:
Search by School:
- go to the Ontario Colleges website and see the list of college names sorted by region.
- click on the individual school name that you are interested in to identify programs offered at the particular school.
- once you have found a program/school of interest, go to the actual website for that school for specific details.
Search by Program:
- Details are similar to those for "Tips for finding the Fast Track College Programs...' below.
Tips for Finding the 'Fast Track' College Programs for Those with Bachelor's Degrees:
(For those searching for information on the Police College, see the appropriate section below.)
- go to the Ontario Colleges website
- click on 'Find' then click on 'Advanced Search' in the middle of the page
- conduct searches using each of the following search categories (see the left sidebar on the website) separately to maximize search results:
- Program Length = one year or less
(Heather recommends starting with Program Length) - Program Level = Post-Diploma
- Program Type = Accelerated
- Credential = Advanced Diploma OR Graduate Certificate
- Program Length = one year or less
- If you want to refine the search further after selecting a category listed in #3, 'Enter a Keyword' e.g., choose from the following (Heather tested these):
addictions, admin, advertising, autism, behavioural, business, career, communicative disorders, corporate communication, design, early childhood, health, human resources, information technology, management, marketing, police, public relations, social services, etc.
Alternatively leave the keyword field blank and you can explore all of the search results presented using the parameters listed in item 3.
- click on 'Search'
- near the heading 'Your Search Results', choose 'College Name' or 'Program Title' under 'Sort Results By'.
- Remember to 'clear your search' between searches or the search results won't be complete.
Conflict Management Programs
For those interested in mediation, conflict resolution, etc., see the programs available at Conrad Grebel College at the University of Waterloo.
Education
(College Level Programs; Bachelor of Education; Master's and PhD Programs in Education)
Education Requirements and Job Duties of Teachers
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for examples e.g.,
- Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants
- Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
- Secondary School Teachers
- Instructors and Teachers for Persons with Disabilities
- College and Other Vocational Instructors
- University Professors
(for Psychology Professors, go to Graduate Studies in Psychology) - Educational Counsellors
- Employment Counsellors
College Level Programs
College level programs such as Behavioural Science Technology, Early Childhood Education, Communication Disorders Assistant, Educational Assistant, etc. may be of interest to you. Some of these types of programs give significant advanced standing to those holding a bachelor's level degree. Refer to 'Colleges - Programs in Ontario' above for further details.
Bachelor of Education
- Search Ontario Universities for Faculities of Education
[that is the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) website]
-that site includes application information/instructions, admission requirements, course recommendations for 'teachable subjects', etc.
- Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) - Search Faculties of Education in Canada (links to all schools - data organized by province)
- Search Canadian Universities
- canadian-universities.net (Canada's Higher Education and Career Guide) - search for undergraduate programs in Education by province (e.g,. Bachelor of Education)
- Don't miss the information sessions (e.g., usually October but check the November schedule also) for those applying to Faculties of Education. Representatives from the various schools will be on-campus making presentations. Dates and times are posted on the Centre for Career Action website under the heading "Workshops and Events".
Master's or PhD in Education
(Note that some Masters of Education Programs offer a Counselling Psychology stream)
- Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) - Search Faculties of Education in Canada (links to all schools - data organized by province)
- canadian-universities.net (Canada's Higher Education and Career Guide) - search for graduate programs (e.g., Master's and PhD) in Education by province
- Search Canadian Universities
Miscellaneous
- Volunteer and/or paid work experience in a helping/mentoring/coaching role(s) over an extended period of time (not just a few months!) is typically a prerequisite for admission to Faculties of Education. See FAQ 15 for further advice.
- For those interested in learning second or foreign languages, applying for admission to Faculities of Education, or teaching abroad, check out the Applied Language Studies Minor offered by Renison University College.
- Sample Resources provided by the Centre for Career Action for those interested in studies/careers in the field of education.
- Tips regarding applying to Bachelor's and Master's programs in Education provided in the Career Development eManual e.g., general information, self assessment (is this the best career for you?), the 'experience' profile needed for applying, the application process, reference letters, etc.
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' for details)
- If interested in Counselling Psychology programs offered by graduate programs in Faculties of Education, also refer to the graduate studies in Psychology for further information.
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Education Requirements and Job Duties in the Human Resources Field
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for examples e.g.,
- Specialists in Human Resources
- Human Resources Manager
- Personnel and Recruitment Officers
- Personnel Clerks
Training
Those interested in a career in human resources will seek employment following graduation with the Bachelor's degree and/or pursue further academic studies, for example:
- Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA) - for information regarding the Certified Human Resources Professional designation, go to "Certification" then "CHRP Designation"
(Note: several of the courses in the HRM academic plans provide exemptions from required courses for CHRP).
- There are numerous graduate programs for those interested in HRM, for example:
- Business Administration (e.g., with a concentration in HRM)
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology (offered at UW),
- Industrial Relations
- Management
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (e.g,. offered by the school of Business at WLU)
- further examples
- Search Canadian Universities (see 'Further Sources of Info' below)
- For those interested in college programs in HRM after the Bachelor's degree rather than graduate programs:
- 'Post-Diploma' or 'Post-Graduate' programs in HRM (Several of these programs require a Bachelor's degree as a prerequisite meaning that they give advanced standing for previous post-secondary studies.)
- links to Ontario Colleges
Miscellaneous:
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
Law School
Training
- Search Ontario Universities for Law Schools
[that is the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) website]
-that site includes application information/instructions, admission requirements, details about the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), answers to FAQ, etc.
- Search Canadian Universities
- Tips provided in the Career Development eManual e.g., general information regarding applications to Law Schools, background experience for applying, definitions of law degrees, writing the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), mobility of the degree, etc.
Miscellaneous
- Pre-Law Club
- Sample resourcesfor those applying to Law School provided by the Centre for Career Action
- Don't miss the information sessions (e.g., often in September) for those applying to Law School and writing the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Dates and times are posted on the Centre for Career Action website under the heading "Workshops and Events".
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
- Resources provided by the Centre for Career Action for those interested in studies/careers in law.
Marriage and Family Therapy
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for details regarding family, marriage and other related cousellors.
Also see the examples provided by "Psychology Career Centre" which is an American website.
Graduate Programs
- University of Guelph - see Graduate Studies in
- Family Relations and Human Development
- Couple and Family Therapy
- University of Montreal (see Graduate Program in Sexuality) - studies will be in French
- University of Winnipeg - Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy in the Faculty of Theology
- AllPsychologySchools - Your Guide to Psychology Education and Careers
Locate Marriage and Family Therapy programs in the United States
- AllPsychologyCareers - the Psychlogy Career Centre
Locate Marriage and Family Theraphy Programs in the United States.
- Graduate Programs - Information Provided by the Career Action Centre
- you might find a few faculty members in Psychology Departments across Canada who are interested in the study of sexuality
- consult with the Director of the SMF program at St. Jeromes for leads regarding relevant graduate programs:
- academic plans in SMF (e.g., General and Honours Major, Minor, Diploma) available at the undergraduate level at St. Jeromes.
- Toni Serafini and Carm De Santis of the SMF Department at St. Jeromes will be hosting a graduate school information session on Wed Oct 19, 2011 at 5-6:50 pm at St. Jeromes room 3027 for those interested in the following graduate programs at other universities.
- Couple/Marriage & Family Therapy (M.Sc in CFT/MFT)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Counselling (MA)
- academic plans in SMF (e.g., General and Honours Major, Minor, Diploma) available at the undergraduate level at St. Jeromes.
- Check out Masters and PhD programs in Social Work that focus on family mediation, conflict resolution in the family, child abuse and family violence etc.
Miscellaneous
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
- AllPsychologyCareers - the Psychlogy Career Centre
This is an American website. See numerous examples of general descriptions of careers for marriage and family counsellors.
Medical School
Training
- Search Ontario Universities for Medical Schools
[that is the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) website]
That site includes:- application information/instructions,
- admission requirements (see the right sidebar called 'Program Requirements Chart')
- details about the Medical College Application Test (MCAT),
- answers to FAQ,
- etc.
- Search Canadian Universities (see 'Further Sources of Info' below)
- The Association of Faculty of Medicine in Canada
- Tips provided by Centre for Career Action e.g., general information regarding medical school applications, background experience for applying (e.g., the value of community involvement and research experience*), the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the importance of reference letters, sample interview questions, etc.
*further information regarding community experience and research experience
Miscellaneous
- Pre-Med Club
- Sample resources for those applying to Medical School provided by the Centre for Career Action
- Report on the new computer-based MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) (posted Feb 2007)
- Don't miss the information sessions etc. (e.g., often in September) for those applying to Medical School. Dates and times are posted on the website for the Centre for Career Action under the heading "Workshops and Events".
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
- Nursing
Music Therapy/Art Therapy/Drama Therapy
Education Requirements and Job Duties
Refer to "Psychology Career Centre" for examples (an American website).
Training
- Search for Music Therapy and Art Therapy programs in Canada (e.g., in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec)
- Examples of Programs:
- British Columbia School of Art Therapy - Post Bachelor's Diploma or Post-Master's Certificate
- Master of Arts with a specialization in Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Music Therapy – Concordia University
- Masters of Music Therapy - Wilfrid Laurier Univ or Univ of Windsor
- Masters in Counselling Psych: Art Therapy - Adler School of Professional Psychology (Chicago Illinois Campus)
Miscellaneous
- The American Art Therapy Association
- The Canadian Art Therapy Association
- The American Music Therapy Association
- The Canadian Music Therapy Association
Nursing
Education Requirements and Job Duties in the Field of Nursing
There are many categories of nurses listed in NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website e.g.,
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That website provides descriptions of the duties of nurses, the educational/employment requirements for the field of nursing, etc.
Note that some nurses practice nursing while others are managers (e.g., director for home care services, patient care coordinator) and/or educators within the health field.
Find a Nursing Program:
- search Canadian Universities
- Nursing Programs in Ontario - note the link on the left sidebar of that website for refining your search e.g,. by the length of the program etc.
Miscellaneous
To be a registered nurse or a registered practice nurse in Ontario you must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Related career paths of possible interest to you:
- Public Health programs
- refer to the NOC website regarding careers such as:
Occupational Therapy
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for details regarding occupational therapists.
See 'Occupational Therapy - Community Mental Health Careers' (Prov of Ontario) for examples of the roles of occupational therapists
Graduate Programs
- Search Ontario Universities for Occupational Therapy Programs
[that is the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) website]
-that site includes application information/instructions, admission requirements, answers to FAQ, etc.
- Search Canadian Universities
Miscellaneous
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
- Community Mental Health Careers - Careers in Occupational Therapy (Prov of Ontario) e.g,. links to the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Assoc. of Occupational Therapists, College of Occupational Therapists, etc.
Police Services/Studies
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for examples e.g.,
- Commissioned Police Officers
- Police Officers (Except Commissioned)
- Other Protective Service Occupations
Training to Become a Police Officer and/or Advanced Training for Police Officers
- Ontario Police College
- Search Ontario Colleges e.g., Police Foundations, Advanced Police Studies, Law and Security. Note:
- many of those programs require 2 years of study.
- watch for the 'accelerated programs' or the 'Post-Diploma/Degree' programs which are advertised for those who already have a Bachelor's degree. Those typically require less than 1 year of study.
- Police Studies Programs at Universities e.g., Simon Fraser University in British Columbia
- Masters in Police Psychology (for Police Officers) - Adler School of Professional Psychology (Chicago Illinois campus)
Miscellaneous
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
Psychology
Graduate programs in Psychology include:
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Applied Science (MASc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - options for this degree in Canada are limited and is not available at the University of Waterloo.
How do you Apply for Admission to Graduate Studies in Psychology? An Overview
Search for information regarding employment following graduate studies in Psychology, graduate programs available in Psychology, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), scholarships for graduate school, licensing requirements to practice Psychology, etc.
Public Health
What is Public Health?
Definition of public health by the Association of Schools of Public Health
Definition of public health by the Public Health Agency of Canada
Detailed report (2008) on Public Health in Canada
A quote from that website taken from "A Dictionary of Epidemiology" by J. Last (2001):
"Public health is defined as the organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians."
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for examples e.g.,
- Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
- Health and Social Policy Development and Program Administration
- Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety
See job postings in Public Health on the Association of Schools of Public Health website.
Training
- Association of Schools of Public Health - search for programs
- Search Canadian Universities (see 'Further Sources of Info' below) individually for graduate programs.
- When conducting your search for Public Health programs, don't overlook programs in Health Psychology. Note the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (ITC Project) lead by uWaterloo Psychology Faculty member Geoff Fong.
- When conducting your search for Public Health programs, don't overlook programs in Health Psychology. Note the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (ITC Project) lead by uWaterloo Psychology Faculty member Geoff Fong.
- Examples of On-Line Programs in Public Health:
- University of Waterloo (Masters of Public Health) – short periods of time on-campus required
- Lakehead University (Masters in Public Health)
- University of Victoria (Master of Public Health; Diploma in Public Health Application; Bachelor of Arts in Health and Community Service)
- Several Miscellaneous Universities listed (e.g,. Masters of Public Health)
Public Relations or Public Service Programs
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for examples e.g.,
- Occupations in Public Relations and Communications
- Marketing and Advertising Managers (including media relations and public relations)
Training
- Master of Public Service program at the University of Waterloo
'... a professional graduate program that trains students from ANY undergraduate discipline to work in government."
- Search Canadian Universities individually for graduate programs
- Search Ontario Colleges
Miscellaneous
- Canadian Public Relations Society "Advancing Public Relations and Communication Management in Canada"
See this website for: a definition of public relations; the mission statement of the society; information regarding professional development, seminars, events, accrediation for members; etc.
- Employment Trends in Federal Public Service (data provided by Statistics Canada)
Social Work Programs
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for details regarding social workers as well as community and social services workers.
Also see the examples provided by "Psychology Career Centre" which is an American website.
Training
- Masters of Social Work (MSW):
Students whose Major for the Bachelor's level degree is Psychology will be restricted in the number of MSW programs that they can apply to because the majority of MSW programs are looking for (according to their websites) candidates who hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Suggest that Psychology Majors who are searching for information on MSW programs in Ontario begin their search with Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Toronto, and Renison University College*. Also, consider applying to the Honours Social Work program at Renison University College during your final year of the Psychology degree. See the next bullet for details.
*NEW Fall 2012 - "The School of Social Work at Renison University College is pleased to offer Canada’s first health-focused online Master of Social Work program. The MSW Program is being offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. If you hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree and wish to continue working and remain in your home community while pursuing a post-graduate degree in social work, this program is for you."
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program at Renison University College
Renison University College (part of the uWaterloo campus) offers an Honours Social Work program.
Benefits of completing a BSW program at Renison as well as the application/admission information
Note the application deadline for Fall 2012 is Dec 15, 2011. Academic Advisors at Renison can also provide you with information about advanced studies and careers in Social Work.
- Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE)
- Listing of programs for Social Work (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD) including application information and admission requirements
- AllPsychologySchools - Your Guide to Psychology Education and Careers
(Use this site to locate Social Work programs in the United States)
Miscellaneous
- Volunteer and/or paid work experience in a helping/mentoring/coaching role(s) over an extended period of time (not just a few months!) is typically a prerequisite for admission to Social Work programs particularly at the graduate level. Recommend that you seek opportunities in a not-for-profit agencies, a helping profession, or a public service setting.
Community involvment - volunteer and paid positions valuable
- How do social workers, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, and psychiatrists differ in their approaches to helping people with their problems?
- Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)
Note the sidebar on the CASW website for 'FAQ' - information regarding the profession of social work in Canada, how to become a registered social worker in Canada, employment trends, etc.
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
Where social workers work and how soical workers are regulated.
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
To call or represent oneself as a social worker or a social services worker in Ontario, you must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. Click on 'Membership Information' on that website for further details (e.g., start with 'FAQ' on that pulldown menu).
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
- AllPsychologyCareers - the Psychlogy Career Centre
This is an American website. See numerous examples of general descriptions of careers in psychology and social work.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Programs
(Also referred to as 'Communication Sciences and Disorders' and 'Speech and Hearing Science)
Education Requirements and Job Duties
See the NOC on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for details regarding audiologists and speech-language pathologists, speech therapy assistants, speech language assistants, speech therapist aides, etc.
Training
Unlikely that you will be able to satisfy the prerequisites for admission to all schools in this category. Recommend that you research schools and admission requirement carefully and try to satisfy prequisites for at least 2 or 3 schools because of the competition for admission.
- Search Ontario Universities for these graduate programs
[that is the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) website]
-that site includes application information/instructions, admission requirements, answers to FAQ, etc.
- Search Canadian Universities individually for graduate programs
Also watch for certificate programs at the university level, particularly those advertising that they provide prerequisites (e.g., if the prerequisites are not offered at uWaterloo or you weren't able to take them before graduating) for applying to graduate school in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, hearing science, etc.
- Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA):
- Listing of Canadian University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
- 2008 Survey of ".. nine university programs in Canada. It includes program profiles, entry level requirements, number of positions in programs, number of applicants, number of recent and projected graduates, student profiles and much more."
- Listing of Canadian University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
- Examples
of Certificate and Diploma programs at Universities:
- Certificate for Communication Disorders Assistant (e.g., Brock University)
- Speech & Language Assistant Diploma (e.g., University College of the Fraser Valley)
Miscellaneous
- The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA):
- 2008 Salary Survey of Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Supportive Personnel
- Career Information for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Requirements for Certification, etc.
- 2008 Salary Survey of Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Supportive Personnel
- Graduation/Employment Rates, Labour Market Trends/Occupational Projections, etc. (refer to the 'Career Planning' section for details)
- If interested in a college level program, see 'Communicative Disorders Assistant' in the College section above.
- The one year Master of Applied Science (MASc) program in Developmental Communication Science at the University of Waterloo aims to augment a student's preparation for admission into graduate programs such as developmental psychology, speech-language pathology, or education.
Miscellaneous Programs of Interest to Psychology Majors Following the Bachelor's Degree
- Additional examples of programs of interest to Psych Majors at the University level for which details are not provided on this website:
- Business
- Child Studies
- Criminology
- Family Relations
- Gerontology
- Library Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Pastoral Counselling, Theology
- Science (e.g., a few Honours BSc Psych students pursued graduate studies in physiology or biology after graduation)
- etc.
- Graduate School and College Posting Requests Received from other Institutions
Miscellaneous Sources of Information
- Advertisements -list of graduate programs and college programs we've been asked to advertise. Note that some programs have special events for prospective applicants such as open houses, seminars, tours, etc.
- Book Lending - The Psychology Undergraduate Office (PAS 4005) has a small inventory of books on graduate study in Psychology, writing the Graduate Record Exam, and careers of interest to Psychology Majors which can be borrowed on a short term loan basis.
- Canadian Universities
- Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
(Click on 'Database Search' and define your search e.g., by key word, program, degree level, school, etc. . The 'field of study' section on the search website is very useful for generating ideas!) - Canadian Universities
(search by school - list maintained by C.Redmond at UW)
- Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
- Canadian Association of Graduate Studies
- Centre for Career Action (Tatham Centre Room 1214)
- tips Regarding Further Education - see #6 (e.g., admission tests for various programs, application procedures, finding programs, study abroad, etc.)
- resource Handouts (e.g., tips regarding career planning and preparing for further studies)
- at the Centre there are various resources for searching (e.g., by discipline or georgraphic region) for the schools/programs in Canada, the USA, and abroad.
- GradSchoolFinder.com (search by program, school, and/or location in Canada)
Tip: For searches by program, it is best to use minimal words (e.g., Education; Psychology; Counselling Psychology; etc.) so that you will be given all relevant programs/levels of study in the field of interest at the individual schools.
- The National Occupational Classification (NOC) on the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website contains job titles/descriptions, educational/employment requirements, etc.
- search alphabetically by job title
- search by keyword (recommend selecting the box "All Description-Related Fields")
- Ontario Graduate School (OGS) Scholarship Applications - recommend using the Microsoft Word Fillable Templates
- Ontario Universities (including application information for undergraduate programs as well as professional programs)
- University of Waterloo
- Universities World Wide
Online Learning and/or Distance Education Study Opportunities
- Canadian Virtual University - Education Online From Canada's Leading Universities
(search for e.g., Bachelors, Doctorate, Masters, Certificate, Diploma, etc.)
- The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada website is very useful for identifying programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD level in various disciplines. Unfortunately if you want to find online/distance education programs, you will have to dig for that information on the websites for individual schools (if you find an easier way, let me Heather Smith know!).
- Ontario Online Learning Portal - search for fully or partially online programs of all types e.g,. Bachelor's, Masters, Doctoral, etc.
- Psychology Schools and Degrees
(Search for certificate, Bachelor's, Masters, and Doctorate programs available in Psychology in the United States including oncampus and online programs. Note can narrow search by domain in Psychology e.g., Developmental Psych, Forensic Psych, etc.)
- Examples of online programs:
- Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology (MEd) - University of Calgary
- MA (Leadership) Program - College of Management and Economics, University of Guelph
- Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Online/Hybrid program) - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois
- Master of Arts in Criminology - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois
- examples in 'Public Health' (above)
CONTACTS - CAREER ADVISORS
See 'Career Planning' for the list of advisors.
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Last updated May 15, 2012
