DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM GUIDELINES



HDE Program Chair: Keith Stanovich
SCCP Program Chair: Esther Geva
CSE Program Chair: Andy Biemiller



Table of Contents


Section 1:  About this Booklet

1.1  Introduction

1.2  Programs in HDAP

1.3  Special Notes

Section 2:  Human Development and Education (HDE)

2.1  Master of Education

2.2  Master of Arts

2.3  Doctor of Education

2.4  Doctor of Philosophy

2.5  HDE Program Electives List

2.6  Comprehensive Examination (M.Ed.)

2.7  Comprehensive Examination (Ph.D.)

2.8  Thesis (M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D.)

2.9  Internship (Ed.D.)

2.10  Oral Examination (Ed.D., Ph.D.)

Section 3:  School and Child-Clinical Psychology (SCCP)

3.1  Special Note

3.2  Master of Arts

3.3  Doctor of Philosophy

3.4  Thesis (M.A.)

3.5  Practicum (M.A., Ph.D.)

3.6  Internship (Ph.D.)

3.7  Comprehensive Examination (Ph.D.)

3.8  Doctoral Thesis (Ph.D.)

3.9  Oral Examination (Ph.D.)

Section 4:  Child Study and Education (CSE)

4.1  Master of Arts

4.2  Courses and Placements

4.3  Qualitative Research Paper

4.4  One Year Program

4.5  For More Detailed Information

Section 5:  Things to Note...

5.1  Recommended Program Timetables

5.2  Doctoral Student Monitoring

5.3  Thesis

5.4  Ethical Review

5.5  Oral Examination

5.6  Additional Qualifications in Special Education

5.7  The College of Psychologists of Ontario and Preparation for Professional Practice

5.8  Transferring Programs


Section 1:  About this Booklet

1.1  INTRODUCTION

This Program Guidelines booklet has been created to assist both students and staff in determining academic requirements for programs in the Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology (HDAP). The guidelines for HDAP as outlined in this brochure are the established requirements of the three departmental programs. Students are expected to carefully follow the requirements of the program in which they are enrolled and to consult with their Faculty Advisor regularly. Any changes or waivers to a program should be done only in consultation with the student's Faculty Advisor. When agreement on any changes or waivers is reached, the appropriate documentation and/or form(s) must be completed, the specified signature(s) obtained, and the documentation and/or form(s) forwarded to the appropriate recipient(s). If there is any deviation from the student's program requirements, the Faculty Advisor must state very clearly the rationale, and departmental approval must be obtained. Ultimately, responsibility for fulfilling the requirements for successful completion of a program rests with the student.

Students are strongly encouraged to refer to a number of resources specified throughout the Program Guidelines. Remember, in this booklet it is important to review course requirements, any additional requirements (such as a thesis or comprehensive examination) and the section Things To Note... all with your program in mind. As well, the OISE/UT Bulletin outlines general and departmental admission requirements, degree requirements, residency requirements, pre-requisites for individual courses, and other very useful information.

1.2  PROGRAMS IN HDAP

HDAP currently offers three graduate programs:

  1. Human Development and Education (HDE) (M.Ed., M.A., Ed.D. and Ph.D.) with concentrations in Adaptive Instruction and Special Education, Applied Cognitive Science, and Early Childhood. [This program was called Educational Psychology and Special Education prior to OCGS approval of the new name in 1999.]
  2. School and Child-Clinical Psychology (SCCP) (M.A. and Ph.D.), a program intended to fulfill the academic requirements for registration as a psychological associate and psychologist.
  3. Child Study and Education (CSE) (M.A.), a preservice teacher education program leading to the Ontario Teacher's Certificate, and additional qualifications.

1.3  SPECIAL NOTES

Required Courses (to be taken in the second year)

Note: Registration in the second year is contingent upon successful completion of all first year work.
*  2202H      Childhood Education Seminar II: Advanced Teaching
*  2211H      Theory and Curriculum I: Language and Literacy
*  2212H      Theory and Curriculum II: Children's Epistemologies in Mathematics †
*  2230H      Designing Educational Programs
*  2221H      Advanced Teaching Practicum I
*  2222H      Advanced Teaching Practicum II

Plus, two elective half courses.

In addition, students must demonstrate a knowledge of the acts and regulations respecting education in Ontario (addressed in HDP2202).

Recommended Elective Courses (Note that students may elect any HDAP or other OISE/UT course for which they are eligible.)
JPX1001Y  Parenting: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (offered jointly by the departments of HDAP, Nursing Science, Psychology and Social Work)    1209H      Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in Human Development and Applied Psychology
   1211H      Psychological Foundations of Early Education
   1224H      Atypical Development of Human Relationships in Early Childhood
   1237H      Cognitive Development and Instruction
   1241H      Evaluating Effectiveness of Early Childhood Program
   1259H      Child and Family Relationships - Implications for Education
   1270H      Children's Theory of Mind
   1272H      Play and Education

The following elective courses should only be taken by second year students:
   1281H      Psychology and Education of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities †
   1284H      Psychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Behavior Disorders
   1285H      Psychology and Education of Children with Learning Disabilities (Special Elective)
   4280H      Introduction to Special Education and Adaptive Instruction (Special Elective)
   4283H      Psychology and Education of Gifted Children and Adolescents

4.3  QUALIFYING RESEARCH PAPER

As discussed above (4.1) students may elect to undertake a Qualitative Research Paper. The following explains the expectations for students pursuing qualifying research papers as part of their M.A. in Child Study and Education. Students should consult the OISE/UT 'Guidelines for the Qualifying Research Paper' available in the HDAP Forms File. Students with no prior background in empirical research will find completing a QRP within the two regular sessions of the program very difficult. If they are prepared to continue their studies over two full years, including the summer sessions, it should be possible to include needed additional courses in research methods and statistics and to have time to complete the QRP during the second year.

Students with prior background in empirical research (including statistics, measurement, and research design - i.e., students with undergraduate majors in the social or physical sciences) should begin to identify a research question in the fall of their first year. Students are encouraged to visit the research groups of various staff members both at the Institute and elsewhere in HDAP, and to consider finding a research topic that relates to one of these areas of on-going research. Students should identify a Supervisor for their project by the end of the first term. Each fulltime member of the ICS staff is committed to supervising two QRP's per year. However, as is the case with most thesis supervision, they will clearly be more willing to supervise papers that fall within their areas of expertise and current research activity. Other HDAP staff (and other graduate school staff at OISE/UT) can also supervise QRP's. However, they have no obligation to do so. They also are more likely to supervise projects that fall within their areas of expertise. A list of staff members' research areas and interests will be circulated to incoming students during the summer.

No later than the spring term of the first year, students should be prepared to enroll in course 1209H: Research Methods and Thesis Preparation in Human Development and Applied Psychology, in which they will further examine research methods and analysis and prepare a QRP proposal, including an ethics proposal.

The decision to proceed with a QRP will be made at the end of the first academic year. If a staff member commits to supervising a project, the student will initiate the ethics procedures needed both within OISE/UT and with any external agencies (e.g., school boards) involved. (See 'Ethical Review' section 5.4).

The student will elect one Independent Reading and Research course in the second year . The plan for this independent study should include completion of data collection as well as the introductory and methods sections of the QRP. It may not be possible to complete the final paper before graduation. However, students can continue working on QRP's even while not registered. There should, however, be a reasonable limit to the supervisor's period of continued involvement with the project.

Upon satisfactory completion of the QRP students must ensure that a Qualifying Research Paper Completion form is submitted.

We do not allow pursuing the Special Education AQ at the same time the student is working on a QRP unless the student works on one or the other during the summer term, subject to approval by the Faculty Advisor.

4.4  ONE-YEAR PROGRAM

This program is offered only to students who hold a two-year Diploma in Child Study with a concentration in Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education from the University of Toronto. The one-year M.A. program is intended to further develop an academic-inquiry oriented approach to children and learning. The program will also provide good preparation for students who may be interested in pursuing further graduate study.

4.5  FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

For more detailed information on the Child Study and Education Program contact:

Nancy Smart, Program Secretary
Institute of Child Study
45 Walmer Road
Toronto, ON  M5R 2X2
(Tel.) 416-934-4525
(Fax.) 416-978-6485


Section 5:  Things to Note...

5.1  RECOMMENDED PROGRAM TIMETABLES

Human Development and Education (HDE)

M.Ed.  (Length of program will vary depending on full- or part-time status)
Year One:      Courses
Year Two:     Courses and completion of comprehensive examination

M.A.
Year One:      Courses, planning for thesis, formation of thesis committee, thesis proposal approval, data collection, beginning analysis
Year Two:     Complete analysis, completion of thesis

Ed.D. (Length of program will vary depending on full- or part-time status; at least one year full-time study is required)
Year One:      Courses
Year Two:     Courses, planning for internship, planning for thesis
Year Three:   Completion of courses and internship, formation of thesis committee, thesis proposal approval
Year Four:     Completion of thesis and oral defence
Note:  Thesis committee should be formed by completion of required coursework; thesis proposal should be approved within six months of formation of thesis committee

Ph.D.

Year One:      Courses, planning for thesis and comprehensive
Year Two:     Completion of comprehensive, thesis committee formation, continue thesis planning, begin formal thesis proposal
Year Three:   Thesis proposal approval, data collection, analysis and begin write-up for thesis
Year Four:     Completion of thesis and oral defence

School and Child Clinical Psychology (SCCP)

M.A.
Year One:      Courses, planning for thesis
Year Two:     Formation of thesis committee, thesis proposal approval, data collection, analysis, completion of thesis

Ph.D.
Year One:      Courses, practicum, planning for thesis
Year Two:     Courses, completion of comprehensive, thesis committee formation, continue thesis planning, begin formal thesis proposal
Year Three:   Thesis proposal approval, data collection, analysis and begin write-up for thesis
Year Four:     Full-time internship and continue write-up for thesis
Year Five:      Completion of thesis and oral defence

Child Study and Education (CSE)

M.A.
Year One:      Courses, practica
Year Two:     Courses, internship

5.2  DOCTORAL STUDENT MONITORING

The School of Graduate Studies requires the monitoring of the progress of all doctoral students through their programs. Once a doctoral student has formed his/her Thesis Committee, he/she should meet with the Thesis Committee once per year. At this meeting the student's progress will be evaluated. The student must complete the Student Monitoring Form and bring it to the meeting (this form is available from the HDAP Forms File). The form is designed to permit students to plan their programs, allow the department to monitor their progress, and ultimately guide students through to a successful and timely graduation. If progress is deemed not to be satisfactory, the committee will determine with the student how progress can be facilitated. The student and the committee will agree on a timeline for the goals that have been set, and these will be documented on the Student Monitoring Form. The continuing role of the Thesis Committee is to ensure that the student is achieving the level of academic excellence and technical maturity expected of a doctoral graduate.

Completed Monitoring forms, signed by the Thesis Supervisor, should be submitted early in the academic year, every year of registration in the program. Forms are submitted to the HDAP Graduate Studies Liaison and will be reviewed and retained in the student's file. Thesis Committee meetings for the purposes of student monitoring are not intended to take the place of regular meetings between the student and his/her Thesis Supervisor.

5.3  THESIS

Students are required to refer to the OISE/UT Guidelines for Theses and Orals, available from the Registrar. Students are recommended to refer to Guide for Academic Writing in General, and for Writing Proposals and Theses in Particular, available from the HDAP Forms File.

Normally, there are eight major steps to completing a thesis:

  1. Review of OISE/UT Guidelines for Theses and Orals
  2. Establishment of a Thesis Topic
  3. Selection of a Thesis Supervisor (normally the student's Faculty Advisor)
  4. Formation of a Thesis Committee (form to be completed)
  5. Ethical Review if required) (forms to be completed)
  6. Thesis Proposal Approval (form to be completed)
  7. Thesis Work
  8. Final Thesis Approval and Submission (form to be completed)

Students work in consultation with their Thesis Supervisors until a committee is formed and, after that, their thesis committees, when preparing a thesis. The Ph.D. and Ed.D. thesis committees should be formed by the end of the second year without exception. A Thesis Approval Form and an Ethical Review must be completed by the student and their thesis committee members before any data collection commences. A thesis in a M.A. program is evaluated by a minimum of two faculty members (both holding either Full or Associate School of Graduate Studies appointments with at least one member from HDAP). A thesis in an Ed.D. or Ph.D. program is examined through the oral examination process by the student's committee (normally three faculty members, the Thesis Supervisor holding a Full appointment to the School of Graduate Studies with at least one member from HDAP). For faculty, the SGS Supervisory Checklists are available in the HDAP Forms File. See RECOMMENDED PROGRAM TIMETABLES in Things to Note...

5.4  ETHICAL REVIEW

NOTE: The Ethical Review process is undergoing review and new procedures will come into effect this academic year. You will be updated via registration materials and HDAP student email.

Students are required to refer to the OISE/UT Guidelines for Theses and Orals and the HDAP Ethical Review Procedures.

The Ethical Review process is designed to ensure that data collection procedures conform to current ethical standards. Generally, an Ethical Review is required whenever a study involves the collection of data from or on human subjects. When it is determined an Ethical Review is required, the investigator completes a set of standard forms which describe the relevant aspects of the proposed research study. The Ethical Review Committee then reviews the study. If the study is approved, an Ethical Certificate will be signed. Note that a research study cannot begin if an Ethical Review is required until the Ethical Certificate is obtained.

Normally, there are four major steps to conducting an Ethical Review:

      1.  Review OISE/UT Guidelines for Theses and Orals and HDAP Ethical Review Procedures
      2.  Completion and submission of necessary forms:
           a)  Statement of Intent (if an Ethical Review is not required it is only necessary to complete this form and have it signed by the Department
                Chair)
           b)  Ethical Review Package (if an Ethical Review is required a Statement of Intent, Ethical Review Certificate must be completed - refer to the
                Procedures for exact specifications)
      3.  Ethical Review Package is submitted to the SCCP Program Secretary who forwards it to the Chair of the Ethical Review Committee.
      4.  If the Ethical Review is approved it is forwarded to the Registrar's Office. The SCCP Program Secretary will notify students of the review
           results. If the Ethical Review is not approved, the package, with comments from the reviewer(s), may be picked up from the SCCP Program
           Secretary and the student is encouraged to contact his/her Faculty Advisor for additional discussion.

5.5  ORAL EXAMINATION

Students are required to refer to the OISE/UT Guidelines for Theses and Orals.

The Oral Examination is applicable to Ph.D. and Ed.D. students only. Once a student's thesis is in its final form and has been approved by the thesis committee, the Final Oral Examination is scheduled. Students defend their thesis at an examination before a Final Oral Examination Committee. The student's thesis committee recommends the thesis for the Final Oral Examination. It is this examination which determines whether or not a student may be recommended for his/her degree. The Ph.D. and Ed.D. Oral Examination Nomination forms and Timetables are available in the HDAP Forms File. The specific procedures for establishing a Final Oral Examination are quite detailed, and several steps must be taken well in advance of the actual examination.

5.6  ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

For students who have the Ontario Teacher's Certificate, certain courses have been granted equivalence for Part I and/or Part II of the program leading to the Specialist Certificate in Special Education. The OISE/UT Additional Qualifications for Teachers Schedule is normally available from the Registrar's Office. Note that the CSE Program offers alternative routes to such qualifications - see Section 4. Additional qualifications are granted solely by the Ontario College of Teachers; students must apply to the College directly for course credits. Students are responsible for verifying their course selections with the Ontario College of Teachers.

Presently, the College recognizes the following courses as equivalent to their requirements:

Part I      4280  Introduction to Special Education and Adaptive Instruction
               4292  Assessment for Instruction
               4294  Classroom Adaptations and Instructional Strategies

Part I (TR)    1281  Psychology and Education of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities †
                     4280  Introduction to Special Education and Adaptive Instruction
                     4292  Assessment for Instruction

Part II     1281  Psychology and Education of Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities †
               4292  Psychology and Education of Children and Adolescents with Behaviour Disorders
               4292  Psychology and Education of Children with Learning Disabilities
               4292  Psychology and Education of Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities
               4292  Psychology and Education of Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders †
               4292  Psychology and Education of Gifted Children and Adolescents
               4292  Classroom-Based Counselling Approaches

For verification and further information contact:

Ontario College of Teachers
121 Bloor Street East, 6th Floor
Toronto, ON  M4W 3M5
(Phone) 416-961-8800  (Fax) 416-961-8822
(website) www.oct.on.ca

5.7  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:

The practice of psychology in the province of Ontario is regulated under the Statute Law of Ontario. Graduation from a Doctoral or Master's program or from any graduate program in psychology does not in itself qualify a person to practice as a psychologist or a psychological associate. The College of Psychologists of Ontario regulates Professional practice of psychology in Ontario. The College of Psychologists of Ontario examines candidates for registration as psychologists and psychological associates in Ontario. The SCCP M.A. is designed to meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychological associate. The SCCP Ph.D. is designed to meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychologist. At the discretion of the College, courses other than those required by the program may be required for certification; necessary substitutions should be discussed with the student's Faculty Advisor. These two programs are the only programs in HDAP that lead to such qualifications.

Students are strongly encouraged to refer to the Directory of Registered Psychologists in Ontario (a reference copy is available from the SCCP Program Secretary). Requirements of programs eligible for registration as a psychologist or as a psychological associate are published as an appendix in this directory.

For more information contact:

The Registrar, College of Psychologists of Ontario
Suite 201, 1246 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON  M4T 1W5
(Tel.) 416-961-8817  (Fax) 416-961-2635
(e-mail) cpo@cpo.on.ca

5.8  TRANSFERRING PROGRAMS

Transfers from one program to another within HDAP may be granted to students for academic reasons. Students must meet the specific admission requirements of the program he/she wishes to transfer into, as outlined in the OISE/UT Bulletin. There are several steps to request a transfer. Students must submit a 'Transfer Request' form and a written rationale clearly outlining the reasoning behind such a transfer of programs. The rationale should detail the specific academic reasons for the transfer, including how the new degree will meet the student's career goals, and it should be signed by the student and the student's Faculty Advisor. The form and attached rationale should be submitted to the Registrar's Office.

There are two categories of transfers:

(1)    Transferring between the following programs:
                Ph.D. to Ed.D.
                M.A. to M.Ed.
                M.A. in SCCP to M.A. in HDE

The transfer requests listed above will be reviewed by the Program Chair who will confirm that all admission requirements have been met. If the Program Chair approves the transfer request it is then forwarded to the HDAP Department Chair for approval. This procedure may be undertaken at any point in the year.

(2)    Transferring between any other programs including:
                Ed.D to Ph.D.
                M.Ed. to M.A.
                From one program to another within HDAP (e.g. HDE to SCCP, with the exception listed above)
                From another department to HDAP

These requests will be reviewed in a pool with all other applicants to the program during the admissions process, usually in March of each year. Students proposing such a transfer are required to attach a copy of their transcript (official or unofficial) and any supporting documentation that may strengthen their application (e.g., new letters of reference, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a note from their current Faculty Advisor, etc.). No admission fee will be charged. Students will be advised of the results of their request by the Registrar's Office in conjunction with other applicants (usually in April). These transfer requests are only reviewed once a year, during the admissions process.


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