Faculty: | Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology |
Field of Study: | Clinical Child Psychology
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Description: | The specific mission of the SCCP program is to provide students with theoretical, research and professional training in preparation for leadership in psychological practice with children, adolescents and families in school, mental health, private practice and research settings. The program is designed to provide professional training in psychological assesment, therapy and other psychosocial and instructional interventions, professional consultation and prevention. Opportunities are available for research and professional work with infants, young children, adolescents, adults and families. The degrees are intended to meet the academic requirements of the College of Psychologists of Ontario for registration as Psychological Associate (MA).
Program Overview - the curriculum provides a theoretical foundation in research, ethics, cognitive and affective bases of behaviour, psychopathology, learning problems. In addition, the program provides theoretical and professional training in psychological and psychoeducational assessment, diagnostic interviewing, school consultation. |