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The Counselling Psychology Program offers three areas of specialization:
Applicants should consider each in relation to eligibility criteria and their own areas of interest. General information and admission requirements for each specialization are provided on the following pages.
Details on the specific program and degree requirements for each specialization are contained in a brochure called Guidelines for the Counselling Psychology Program published each January and provided to newly admitted students at the time the offer of admission is made.
The Counselling Psychology program normally begins in either the Summer or the Fall Session.
•For information about application procedures and forms, contact:
OISE/UT Registrar's Office
Graduate Studies Admissions Unit, Room 485
Telephone: (416) 923-6641 ext. 2663/2664
Telephone: 1-800-785-3345
E-mail: gradstudy@oise.utoronto.ca
•For information about registration, contact:
Christine Fung, Liaison Officer
OISE/UT Registrar's Office
Graduate Studies Registration Unit, Room 485
Telephone: (416) 923-6641 ext. 2665
E-mail: cfung@oise.utoronto.ca
ACADEMIC Information
Ms. Gladys Kachkowski
Academic Affairs Officer
Telephone: (416) 923-6641 ext. 2552
E-mail: gkachkowski@oise.utoronto.ca
In addition to the minimum degree requirements described earlier in this publication, some programs in this department will have specific requirements relative to the nature and length of the program. These will be found with the description of the programs which follows. Applicants should always consult the Minimum Admission, Program and Degree Requirements section, pages 26 - 34, as well as the special requirements for the program of their particular interest. MAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to any of the programs in Counselling Psychology.
Although the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is the equivalent of a University of Toronto bachelor's degree with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B, students normally need a higher academic standing to compete effectively with the large number of well qualified applicants to be considered. Given the limited number of students this department may accept into the majority of its programs, not all eligible students can be admitted. Program admission committees reserve the right to determine which applicants will be admitted to their program.
Normally, students apply to only one specialization within the Counselling Psychology program and this should be indicated in their letter of intent. An applicant's file must be complete before it can be reviewed by the department.
COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CLINIC
Co-Director: Judith A. Silver
The Clinic is a teaching facility supporting the OISE/UT graduate training program. The Clinic provides opportunities for students to work under the supervision of registered psychologists with adults and children in psychotherapy and counselling, psychological and educational assessment, remedial instruction, and innovative programming. Furthermore, the Clinic provides a setting and a framework for research as well as an up-to-date psychoeducational test library.
THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGISTS OF ONTARIO AND PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Students whose plans include preparation for professional practice in psychology should note the following:
Professional practice of psychology in Ontario is regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Only the following programs are designed to meet the academic requirements for registration by the College:
A requirement for admission to the M.Ed. program is a University of Toronto four-year bachelor's degree in psychology or its equivalent. A requirement for admission to the Ed.D. program is an M.Ed. or M.A. in Counselling or Clinical Psychology after a University of Toronto four-year bachelor's degree in psychology or its equivalent.
For further information on registration as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate, contact:
The Registrar
College of Psychologists of Ontario
Suite 201, 1246 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1W5
Telephone: (416) 961-8817
E-mail: cpo@cpo.on.ca
The Department of Adult Education, Community Development and Counselling Psychology wishes to draw your attention to a policy statement by the College regarding independent practice by any psychology student for a fee:
"By reason of their academic affiliations, students in psychology may incorrectly be presumed by the public to possess mature professional skills. In the view of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, a serious question of good professional judgement may well be raised in the examination of those candidates for registration who have engaged in independent practice prior to their doctorate and permanent registration."
•COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY FOR PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALISTS
Master of Education
The M.Ed. program is designed for applicants interested in working in careers in psychological services and meets the academic requirements for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a psychological associate. It also meets the needs of students who plan to apply to the Ed.D. in Counselling Psychology for Psychology Specialists program. This is designed to meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. (See the Ed.D. program on the following pages.)
NOTE: Admission to the M.Ed. program does not guarantee admission to the Ed.D. program.
Admission Requirements
Admission is limited to applicants who have a University of Toronto (or other accredited university) four-year bachelor's degree in psychology or any four-year bachelor's degree which would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as six full courses in psychology, including one half-course in research methods and at least three full courses at the third- and fourth-year level) completed with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better.
Program of Study
The M.Ed. program in Counselling Psychology for Psychology Specialists consists of eight half-courses and a master's research project (MRP). The MRP is supervised by a faculty member. Students will plan their program according to the current "Guidelines for the Counselling Psychology Program". Faculty advisors are available to assist in this process. Every program will include courses in counselling theory, practice, assessment, ethics, and research methodology, as well as a practicum placement. Arrangements regarding a practicum placement must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services by May 15 (preferably earlier) prior to taking the course AEC1203 (Practicum in Counselling).
Full-time on-campus study is required from September to April, which represents the Fall and Winter Sessions; however, students may begin their program in the preceding Summer Session. Normally, three half-courses are taken in each of the Fall and Winter Sessions and a maximum of two in the Summer Session. Typically, the program is completed in four sessions.
Doctor of Education
The principal emphasis in this program is on the development of advanced level counselling and assessment skills. In addition, students are expected to acquire the ability to consult appropriately with other professionals in the community, to plan and evaluate programs for the delivery of counselling and related services, and to design and carry out counselling-related research. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume a variety of positions in psychological practice and research in schools and universities, in community settings, in agencies offering psychological services, and in university or college counselling centres.
Admission Requirements
The Ed.D. program in Counselling Psychology requires the following:
a) A University of Toronto (or other accredited university) four-year bachelor's degree in psychology or any four-year bachelor's degree which would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as six full courses in psychology, including one half-course in research methods and at least three full courses at the third- and fourth-year level) completed with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better.
b) Normally, a University of Toronto M.Ed. degree with specialization in Counselling Psychology for Psychology Specialists, or its equivalent, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better. Students with a four-year bachelor's degree in psychology who began the M.Ed. for Community Settings program (formerly the M.Ed. (A) program) prior to the 1995 Summer Session may also be eligible to apply for admission.
Applicants who hold an M.Ed. or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research or development problem, to design and conduct a study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigorous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper which is required at the time of admission.
Program of Study
Students will plan individual programs according to the current "Guidelines for the Counselling Psychology Program". Faculty advisors are available to assist in this process. Progress in the program will be reviewed annually.
Five areas of essential course content for a professional training program in counselling psychology are:
Normally, eight half-courses will be required. The program must be taken on a full-time basis. Please note that the Counselling Program is currently adjusting course requirements to conform to the guidelines and principles for the American Psychological Association accreditation of programs in professional psychology.
Practicum and Internship
Students are required to complete a 500-hour practicum in conjunction with the doctoral practicum course (AEC3217Y). In addition, students are required to complete 2,000 hours of internship. All internship arrangements must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services. Students should plan to contact the Coordinator by May 15 (preferably earlier) of the year in which they are accepted, in order to arrange the best match between student needs and field placement availability.
Thesis
All students must develop, complete, and defend in an oral examination, a doctoral dissertation supervised by a full-time member of the Counselling Psychology faculty. The content of such dissertation research may address theoretical issues applicable to counselling concerns and practice, relate to the development of programs in a variety of educational or applied settings, or in some other way contribute to the development and practice of counselling psychology.
Comprehensive Examination
In addition to normal course requirements, students will be examined systematically in general psychology and in professional psychology. The examination will normally be taken at the end of the second year of full-time study. A reading list defining the required areas of knowledge is available.
The section on general psychology will require that the student demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles and basic knowledge in each of four areas of general psychology:
The section on professional psychology is a comprehensive examination in the five areas of professional training:
•COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY FOR COMMUNITY SETTINGS
Master of Education
The primary purpose of this program is to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop counselling skills appropriate for a variety of work settings. Students will be encouraged to develop their courses and practicum learning experiences to suit their own goals. Examples of the type of goals for which suitable programs could be developed are adult counselling, college and university counselling centres, career counselling, geriatrics counselling, multicultural counselling, and community mental health centres.
Admission Requirements
a) a three-year University of Toronto bachelor's degree in any area (including Psychology) or its equivalent, or a four-year University of Toronto bachelor's degree (from areas other than psychology) or its equivalent, completed with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better.
b) at least one year of relevant experience.
Program of Study
The M.Ed. Program in Counselling Psychology for Community Settings requires ten half-courses plus a comprehensive examination. Individual programs will be planned according to the current "Guidelines for the Counselling Psychology Program". Faculty advisors are available to assist in this process. The five half-courses required in Counselling Psychology will include one in counselling, group theory, ethics, and a practicum. Arrangements regarding a practicum placement must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services by May 15 (preferably earlier) prior to taking the course AEC1203 (Practicum in Counselling).
In addition, it is highly recommended that students select an appropriate course in research methodology in consultation with their advisor.
NOTE: Applicants with a four-year bachelor's degree in psychology cannot apply for this program. They can apply only to the M.Ed. program in Counselling Psychology for Psychology Specialists.
Doctor of Education
Counsellor training in this program emphasizes the consideration of the role of the counsellor in the educational system, the acquisition of effective supervisory and consultative skills, and the development and assessment of student counselling services in addition to the advanced study of counselling theory and practice. Graduates of this program will be prepared to take leadership positions in the field of educational counselling, as educators in colleges and institutes of education, as directors and coordinators of school guidance programs, as specialists in the provision of counselling-related, inservice training for school personnel, and as providers of advanced levels of personal counselling to school, college, and related populations.
This option will be especially attractive to individuals who have demonstrated a career commitment to the provision of counselling services in an educational setting. Consult the department's guidelines about specific course offerings.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the minimum requirements for admission to Doctor of Education programs found in the Minimum Admission, Program and Degree Requirements section, pages 26 - 34, the Program in Counselling Psychology requires the following:
a) a University of Toronto three-year bachelor's degree in any area (including Psychology) or its equivalent, or four-year bachelor's degree (from areas other than Psychology) or its equivalent.
b) the applicant must normally hold an M.Ed. degree with specialization in Counselling Psychology for Community Settings or in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better.
c) the applicant must normally have had successful professional experience as a counsellor in an educational setting or in a related position.
d) applicants who hold an M.Ed. or other non-thesis master's degree must submit evidence of their ability to identify a research or development problem, to design and conduct a study or project, and to report the findings or results, all in a rigourous manner. This constitutes a Qualifying Research Paper.
Program of Study
Students will plan their programs in consultation with a faculty advisor. All students are required to take courses related to the development of competence in counselling theory and practice and to the development of research skills. Students are required to take at least eight half-courses, six of which must be in Counselling Psychology.
Each student must complete a minimum of one year of full-time, on-campus study and, in addition, serve a period of internship in an appropriate setting.
Practicum and Internship
Students are required to complete a 500-hour practicum in conjunction with the doctoral practicum course (AEC3217Y). In addition, students are required to complete 500 hours of internship. All internship arrangements must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services. Students should plan to contact the Coordinator by May 15 (preferably earlier) of the year in which they are accepted, in order to arrange the best match between student needs and field placement availability.
Thesis
All students must develop, complete, and defend in an oral examination, a doctoral dissertation. The content of such dissertation research may address theoretical issues applicable to counselling concerns and practice, relate to the development of programs in a variety of educational or applied settings, or in some other way contribute to the development and practice of counselling psychology.
Master of Education
The purpose of this program is to help meet the need for well-prepared practitioners in the field of guidance and counselling in the schools. Therefore, strong preference for admission to this program is given to experienced teachers who are interested in specializing in guidance and counselling in the schools. Students completing this M.Ed. degree may have their degree credited toward Parts I and II of the Ontario College of Teachers' Specialist Certificate in Guidance. Further information may be obtained from:
Ontario College of Teachers
121 Bloor Street East, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5
Telephone: (416) 961-8800
Telephone: 1-888-534-2222
Fax: (416) 961-8822
E-mail: info@oct.on.ca
Website: www.oct.on.ca
Applicants interested in counselling who are not experienced teachers, or who are not primarily concerned with eventually obtaining a position in a school, but who have appropriate related experience, may apply for an M.Ed. program in Counselling Psychology for Community Settings.
Admission Requirements
a) a three- or four-year University of Toronto bachelor's degree or its equivalent, from any area, with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better;
b) teacher certification;
Program of Study
Candidates may pursue this program on a full- or part-time basis. The M.Ed. requirements for this degree are ten half-courses plus a comprehensive examination.
The program, planned by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor, cannot be reduced because of guidance certificates held. Within the four half-courses required in Counselling Psychology every program must include counselling and group theory and a practicum experience. Arrangements regarding a practicum placement must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services by May 15 (preferably earlier) prior to taking the course AEC1203 (Practicum in Counselling). Students are advised to check prerequisites for each course before selecting their program. Prerequisites are listed with the course descriptions.
The following list demonstrates the range of courses offered in the Counselling Psychology Program. Not all of the courses listed are offered in any given year.
AEC1201H Child and Adolescent Development
This course addresses factors involved in child development (preschool period,
early school years, intermediate years, adolescence) and the problems of each
period. As well, preventive and remedial phases of mental health are examined.
R. Volpe and staff
AEC1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling
An appraisal of a number of basic theories of counselling and approaches to
inducing client change.
Full-time Guidance and Counselling students may take AEC1202H concurrently with
AEC1203Y. Counselling students will have priority for enrolment in this course.
Staff
AEC1203Y Practicum in Counselling
Sequenced skill training, with extensive counselling simulation and supervision
of practice in a field setting. In addition to regular class meetings and time
spent in group supervision with the instructor, M.Ed. students in Counselling
are required to be in attendance one full day per week at their practicum setting.
Some students may spend two full days in their practicum setting. All full-
and part-time students must arrange their practica in consultation with the
department's Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services. Continuing
students should plan to contact the Coordinator by April 15, and new students
by May 15, in order to arrange the best match between student needs and field
placement availability. The Counselling committee reserves the right to make
any final decisions when questions arise concerning the placement of a student
in a setting.
Note: Practicum plus class work during the Summer Session takes five full days
per week.
Note: All counselling practica must be done through OISE/UT. Practica done
at other universities may not be considered as substitutes.
Prerequisite: AEC1202H, for Counselling students only. Full-time Counselling
students may take AEC1203Y concurrently with AEC1202H.
M.A. Guttman, L. Stermac, J.E. Watson, J. Silver and staff
AEC1205H Individual Intellectual Assessment
Theories of intelligence; observation and discussion of the administration and
interpretation of the Revised Stanford Binet, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale
for Children, and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale; and an introduction
to some other tests of intellectual abilities. Includes a practicum in group
test administration.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Staff
AEC1207H Counselling Topics in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Diversity
This course will review the research findings and clinical case literature in
selected areas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender psychology with reference
to their implications for professional practice in counselling psychology. Particular
emphasis will be given to the clinical and research implications of sexual orientation
identity acquisition, bias crime victimization, same sex domestic violence,
HIV/AIDS, gender dysphoria, and alcohol and substance use. Students will come
to a greater appreciation and understanding of the special counselling needs
of clients from differing sexual orientations and gender identities through
a combination of lectures, seminar presentations, discussions, bibliographic
and Internet research, and original student research projects.
J. R. Gillis
AEC1208H The Counselling Relationship
This course aims to develop the skills of the trainee counsellor through increasing
the ability of students to recognize, understand, and use counsellor's and client's
experiences in the counselling relationship. Topics include the dyadic nature
of the counselling relationship, transference, countertransference, client and
counsellor differences, contextual effects on the counselling relationship,
responses to "difficult" clients, and ethical issues.
N. Piran
AEC1212H Psychological Aspects of Counselling and Teaching New Canadians
The overall aim of this course is to provide a background of knowledge obtained
both inside and outside the classroom to aid in teaching and counselling immigrants
or New Canadians. Readings and discussions on psychological aspects of prejudice,
stereotyping, culture conflict, culture shock, attitudes toward New Canadians,
psychological testing, nonverbal communications, values, identity crisis, problems
in transition, and programs and techniques that can be utilized to ease the
transition of New Canadians.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Staff
AEC1214H Research Seminar in Multicultural Studies
The course is designed to enable students to do extensive, in-depth analysis
of a particular area of interest in multicultural studies. Students are required
to review the literature in the area of teaching, counselling, or other form
of helping relationship with a particular ethnic group, or ethnic groups in
general. Students also do fieldwork to collect data ranging from interviewing
and visiting ethnic neighbourhoods to videotape
analysis. The course has a research and applied focus. Students demonstrate
how their research can be applied to teaching, counselling, or other helping
relationship with minority groups or New Canadians.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Staff
AEC1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology
This course is an introduction to ethical issues in the professional practice
of psychology. We will cover issues encountered in counselling, assessment,
and research and will have opportunities to discuss ethical issues in teaching
and organizational and community psychology. The goals of the course are: a)
to familiarize students with the variety of issues they might encounter in their
own work, b) to provide students with the skills and resources for ethical decision-making,
c) to familiarize students with the codes, standards, and legislation which
bear on ethical and legal issues.
Open to Counselling Psychology students only.
M.S. Schneider and staff
AEC1228H Individual and Group Psychotherapy: Family and Marital Counselling
This course will examine one of several contemporary models of psychotherapy
for family and marital counselling.
Staff
AEC1229H Individual and Group Psychotherapy for Counselling
Each year this course will examine a model of psychotherapy from among the following:
Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Psychodrama, Bioenergetic Analysis, and Family
Therapy.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Staff
AEC1243H Seminar in Community Psychology and Community Development
The course surveys theories of community psychology and their relationship to
community development. Consideration will be given to the relationship of theory
to specific community contexts such as schools, social service or health agencies,
etc. The course will formulate community issues in a critical perspective dealing
with structures of class, gender, and race and their relationship to community
development and fragmentation.
Staff
AEC1245H Brief Counselling Strategies
This course is intended to introduce students to recent developments in the
theory and practice of brief counselling strategies with a particular emphasis
on the Solution focussed model. The practice component of the course will involve
learning how to apply brief counselling strategies and techniques to client
problems in order to facilitate resolution in as brief a time as possible.
Staff
AEC1247H Practicum in Adult Counselling (Pass/Fail)
This course must be taken in conjunction with 1203Y Practicum in Counselling.
The two courses may only be taken by students enrolled in Counselling programs.
All students must arrange their practica in consultation with the department's
Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services. (Only available to students
who enrolled prior to July 1997.)
Staff
AEC1250H Fundamental Concepts of Psychosynthesis: Part I
This course is intended to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of
Psychosynthesis. Psychosynthesis is an approach to counselling featuring the
integration of the personality, and of the personality with the spiritual aspects
of people. The course features experiential as well as didactic techniques.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Staff
AEC1251H Fundamental Concepts of Psychosynthesis: Part II
This is a continuation of Psychosynthesis Part I. Students will be introduced
to new ideas such as the notion of consciousness, duality, and unity and will
explore in greater depth some of the major models introduced in Part I. The
course will feature experiential as well as didactic techniques.
Prerequisite: AEC1250H.
Staff
AEC1252H Individual Reading and Research in Counselling Psychology: Master's
Level
Specialized study, under the direction of a staff member, focusing upon topics
that are of particular interest to the student but are not included in available
courses. While credit is not given for a thesis investigation proper, the study
may be closely related to such a topic.
Staff
AEC1253H Feminist Issues in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
This course examines the principles and practices of feminist therapy, theories
of female development and the psychology of women. Special emphasis is placed
on relational theories. Specialized techniques and their application to specific
and diverse groups of women will be reviewed.
L. Stermac and staff
AEC1254H Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality and Sex Education
This course will survey significant social issues in human sexuality, using
a variety of theoretical perspectives, with attention to race, class and gender
diversity. Ways of addressing the sexual information needs of people of all
ages will be addressed.
M.S. Schneider
AEC1257H Females' Psychological Development
Both traditional and modern theories of aspects of human psychological development
pertaining to females are critically examined. Special emphasis is placed on
the work of such feminist thinkers as Jean Baker Miller, Nancy Chodorow, Dorothy
Dinnerstein, Irene Stiver, and Janet Surrey in promoting profound shifts in
the ways that females' mental health and expected course of emotional and cognitive
development are described and promoted.
Staff
AEC1261H Group Work in Counselling
Presentation of models of group work processes, as well as of current theory
applicable to group work in counselling. Students will be expected to develop
a catalogue of skills and ideas useful in the school setting, and to
develop communication skills essential to group work. For students enrolled
in Counselling programs only.
Staff
AEC1262H Educational and Psychological Testing for Counselling
A survey of standardized tests typically used by counsellors in schools, community
colleges, and other settings. Topics included are: a review of the basic concepts
in tests and measurement; criteria for evaluating educational and psychological
tests; rationale underlying the development of various tests; and practice in
administration of tests and interpretation of test results. Individual intelligence
scales and projective techniques are beyond the scope of this course.
Staff
AEC1263H Research Methods in Counselling Psychology
Quantitative and qualitative alternatives in the design and conduct of counselling
research will be examined. Limitations on research from practical and ethical
considerations will be addressed. Students will be introduced to library, computer,
and consulting resources within OISE/UT. (Limited to students in the Counselling
Program for Psychology Specialists.)
M.S. Schneider
AEC1266H Career Counselling and Development: Transition from School to Work
This course aims at preparing the counsellor for an expanded role in career
guidance. It deals with all major aspects of career development. The topics
covered are: social and economic context, theories of career development, the
role of information, assessment of career development, career guidance programs,
and recurring issues in career guidance.
Staff
AEC1267Y Advanced Practicum in Counselling
A continuation of AEC203Y, designed primarily for M.Ed. students.
Prerequisite: AEC1202H, AEC1203Y, and permission of instructor.
Staff
AEC1268H Career Counselling and Development: Transitions in Adulthood
This course will focus on the theories of career development and counselling
techniques to deal with major career transitions. Topics will include mid-life
career changes, career psychology of women, career planning and development
in the workplace, relocation counselling, and retirement and leisure counselling.
Staff
AEC1269H Use of Guided Imagery in Counselling and Psychotherapy
This is a course for students in the Counselling programs. Students will study
the principles and laws of imagery and receive practice and supervision in using
guided imagery as a therapeutic tool.
Staff
AEC1275H Special Topics in Counselling Psychology
A course designed to permit the study (in a formal class setting) of a specific
area of counselling psychology not already covered in the courses listed for
the current year. The topics will be announced each spring in the Winter Session
and Summer Session timetables.
Staff
AEC1278H Cognitive Therapy
This course covers current theory and principles of cognitive therapy in the
treatment of anxiety and depression. Special applications such as grief counselling,
bereavement and post-traumatic stress disorders will be examined.
Staff
AEC1289H Community Mental Health
This course will survey current topics in community mental health and in the
delivery of mental health services. Particular focus will be on services for
diverse populations.
M.S. Schneider
AEC3211H Counselling and Researching in Context: Critical Perspectives on
Counselling and Health Promotion Research
The course is intended for students who plan to conduct research in the fields
of counselling or health promotion. Published research in these two domains
will be reviewed, including treatment outcome and program evaluation, gender
and diversity issues in counselling and health promotion. Students will be encouraged
to consider their life experiences, values and worldviews in constructing their
research plan.
N. Piran
AEC3215H Seminar in Counselling Psychology: Part I
Specific issues of counselling and psychotherapy are examined within an integrative
framework. An in-depth examination of a counselling model will be included.
Open to doctoral students in Counselling Psychology only.
J. Watson
AEC3216H Seminar in Counselling Psychology: Part II
This course will focus on the application of the counselling model introduced
in 3215H. Students will be required to see clients and develop mastery in the
use of theory and techniques. They will gain experience in case formulation,
the application of marker-guided interventions and the development and maintenance
of the therapeutic alliance. Prerequisite: AEC3215H
Staff
AEC3217Y Practicum in Counselling Psychology
A course aimed at the further enhancement of counselling skills through the
integration of clinical experience and research.
Open to Counselling Psychology students only.
N. Piran
AEC3218H Research Seminar in Counselling
A weekly seminar focusing on design and methodology in counselling and psychotherapy
research. Students will analyse and redesign representative studies in the counselling
literature. Each student will design a study or research program based on a
thorough review of a particular counselling research area. It is expected that
the review and research design will serve as a basis for a dissertation proposal
for many students.
Open to Counselling Psychology students only.
L. Stermac
AEC3224H Individual Personality and Cognitive Assessment
This course serves as an introduction and orientation to issues in psychological
assessment. The principles of appropriate and ethical testing are reviewed with
emphasis on psychometric theory, test standards, multicultural competence, and
communication of findings. Supervised practical experience is provided in the
administration and interpretation of representative tests of intellectual achievement,
personality, neuropsychological, and occupational functioning to adults. Limited
to students in the Counselling Program for Psychology Specialists.
J.R. Gillis or staff
AEC3225H Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology
This course serves as a continuation of 3224H, with a focus on the critical
analysis and in-depth understanding of selected theories of personality and
diagnostic systems. Within this context, the results of personality inventories,
standardized diagnostic interviews, behavioural measures, and neuropsychological
tests will be used to prepare case formulations and treatment plans for adults.
Limited to students in the Counselling Program for Psychology Specialists.
J.R. Gillis or staff
AEC3233H Research Seminar in Career Development
This course will familiarize students with research developments in vocational
theory and practice. It will also attempt to examine new programs in career
development and career counselling. This course will have an applied-research
and a practice focus for both Ph.D. and Ed.D. students.
M.A. Guttman or staff
AEC3234Y Research Seminar in Multicultural Studies
This course will familiarize students with current issues in multicultural studies.
Particular emphasis will be given to understanding the rhetoric of quantitative
and qualitative research. The course is appropriate for students considering
a dissertation proposal in intercultural studies as well as for students wishing
to become knowledgeable in this area. A weekly seminar will focus on design
and methodology in multicultural research. Students
are required to demonstrate mastery of at least one area of research related
to multicultural studies. They will review, analyse, and redesign representative
studies in the multicultural literature. It is expected that for many students
the review and research design will lead to the development of thesis proposals.
Staff
AEC3243H Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis: Part I
This course examines classical psychoanalytic theory and technique through a
reading and discussion of Freud's introductory lectures, many of his most important
cases, his papers on technique, and other sources on technique. Parts I and
II are appropriate for master's and doctoral students planning to assess or
treat adults or children in an educational setting.
Staff
AEC3244H Fundamentals of Psychoanalysis: Part II
This course deals with object relations theory and the beginnings of self psychology
in psychoanalysis. The authors read and discussed include Balint, Fairbairn,
Guntrip, Kernberg, Klein, Kohut, Mahler, Miller, Suttie, and Winnicott.
Staff
AEC3253H Individual Reading and Research in Counselling Psychology: Doctoral
Level
Description as for AEC1252.
Staff
AEC3258H Special Topics in Counselling Psychology
A course designed to permit the study (in a formal class setting) of a specific
area of Counselling Psychology not already covered in the courses listed for
the current year. The topics will be announced each spring in the Winter Session
and Summer Session timetables.
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AEC3266H Seminar: Applications of Psychological Analysis and Research Methods
An analysis of selected educational problems from a psychological perspective.
It is anticipated that students will present specific problems or issues in
the field that will be analysed from a variety
of theoretical, methodological, and practical viewpoints. Specifically, these
student presentations are intended to lead to the development of thesis proposals.
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Other courses accepted for credit
The following courses may be accepted for credit in the Counselling Psychology program. For descriptions, see the relevant department's course listing.
AEC1173H Creativity and Wellness: Learning to Thrive
AEC3173H Effecting Change: Creating Wellness
HDP1223H Depression in the Schools: Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention
HDP3204H Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology.
NOTE: This course is available only to Ed.D. students in the Counselling
Psychology for Psychology Specialists program. (Available alternate years.)
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