The MA program is appropriate for students with an undergraduate degree in an area related to HDLC. The MA program is a 30-credit program that involves completion of coursework and a research-based thesis, and is normally completed over two to three years. The program is appropriate for those with an interest in research and the possibility of continuing on to advanced work in a doctoral program. A teaching certificate is not a requirement.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Counselling Psychology
The program follows the scientist-practitioner model for the education of counselling psychologists; students receive a substantial education as both researchers and professional psychologists. Designed for those with relevant experience who want to gain doctoral level competence, this program enhances research, counselling theory, and counselling skills.
Students will be prepared for careers as researchers, practitioners, and educators in a wide variety of settings including academic, clinical, community, business, private practice, and research. Our graduates hold positions such as staff psychologist, research manager, professor, director, department head, clinical counsellor, vocational rehabilitation consultant, team leader, behavioural consultant, group facilitator, and psychoanalyst.
Master of Education (MEd) – Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling (VRHC) is to address the vocational effects of neurological, physical, sensory, psychiatric, neuropsychological and pain-related disabilities. The curriculum has been developed in accordance with future program accreditation requirements and prepares graduates for licensing by respective professional licensing bodies for vocational rehabilitation professionals.The area of focus in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling which follows the scientist-practitioner training model and prepares students for independent practice in a wide spectrum of vocational rehabilitation service areas, including, but not limited to: vocational assessment, vocational individual and group intervention, adjustment and rehabilitative counselling, job development and placement, return-to-work planning, case and disability management, and research and program evaluation. A supervised clinical experience in the Vocational Rehabilitation setting, as well as coursework on psychosocial and medical aspects of disability, has also been built into the curriculum. It is responsive to the needs of Canadian vocational rehabilitation professionals and provides a uniquely Canadian perspective on vocational rehabilitation counselling and the environment where it is delivered.Both regular UBC faculty and sessional faculty will be involved in teaching. Sessional faculty will be selected among expert vocational rehabilitation professionals with academic background and qualifications.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Special Education
The doctoral program in Special Education prepares students to contribute to the scientific knowledge base and assume leadership roles in their area(s) of expertise and interest.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – School and Applied Child Psychology
The School Psychology program prepares graduate students to become psychologists who work in schools, academic, research, community and private practice settings. The primary goal of the program is to develop professional psychologists whose research, training and practice activities increase the educational and psychological wellbeing of children and youth. The School Psychology program follows a scientist-practitioner model, with emphasis on the integration of theory, research and clinical skills. Training encompasses academic, social, behavioral, consultation, intervention and prevention domains, and students receive training in the integration of assessment and intervention and in relevant professional, legal and ethical issues. Science and professional practice are viewed as interactive and complementary, with research integrated across core psychological and educational foundations training as well as relevant practical experiences at all levels of the program.
Master of Education (MEd) – School and Applied Child Psychology
The School Psychology program prepares graduate students to become psychologists who work in schools, academic, research, community and private practice settings. The primary goal of the program is to develop professional psychologists whose research, training and practice activities increase the educational and psychological wellbeing of children and youth. The School Psychology program follows a scientist-practitioner model, with emphasis on the integration of theory, research and clinical skills. Training encompasses academic, social, behavioral, consultation, intervention and prevention domains, and students receive training in the integration of assessment and intervention and in relevant professional, legal and ethical issues. Science and professional practice are viewed as interactive and complementary, with research integrated across core psychological and educational foundations training as well as relevant practical experiences at all levels of the program.
Master of Arts (MA) – School and Applied Child Psychology
The School Psychology program prepares graduate students to become psychologists who work in schools, academic, research, community and private practice settings. The primary goal of the program is to develop professional psychologists whose research, training and practice activities increase the educational and psychological wellbeing of children and youth. The School Psychology program follows a scientist-practitioner model, with emphasis on the integration of theory, research and clinical skills. Training encompasses academic, social, behavioral, consultation, intervention and prevention domains, and students receive training in the integration of assessment and intervention and in relevant professional, legal and ethical issues. Science and professional practice are viewed as interactive and complementary, with research integrated across core psychological and educational foundations training as well as relevant practical experiences at all levels of the program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Measurement, Evaluation & Research Methods
Measurement, evaluation and research methodology is an evolving field that is trans-disciplinary by nature and is at the core of many of the research activities in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, the Faculty of Education, and in many of the human and health sciences in the University. We prepare graduate students as methodological and measurement specialists. The programs emphasize advanced research as applied to educational, psychological, health, and social contexts.
Master of Arts (MA) – Special Education (Concentration: Blindness & Visual Impairment)
This MA program involves completion of coursework and a research-based thesis, and is normally completed over two years.
Master of Arts (MA) – Special Education (Concentration: Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
This concentration prepares professional personnel to work with all ages of deaf and hard of hearing children and youth in various kinds of educational programs and settings.
The program is offered through a combination of on-campus summer coursework and part-time, on-line study that allows students to remain in their communities and maintain work during the school year.
