- Who is Adler, which university are you affiliated with?
- What are the requirements for your program?
- Do you look at all 4 years or just the last 2
- What if you don’t have a B average?
- What if I don’t have Psychology as my major but have some psychology credits?
- I have a double major, Bio and Psych, how do you look at that?
- What can you do with a Master of Psychology?
- What if I want to go on to do my Ph.D., how will universities view your degree?
- What else do you need to apply?
- How much does your program cost?
- Can I apply for OSAP?
- I am waiting for one of my reference letters, should I wait to have everything before I send in my application?
- I am an internationally trained student do I need a TOEFL score?
- What other resources do you have for students?
- Can I get a TTC/Go train student pass as an Adler GPS student?
Who is Adler, which university are you affiliated with?
Adler Graduate professional School is a private educational facility that was formed with the express purpose of offering degrees and other advanced professional education in the helping professions to students from Ontario and elsewhere. Adlerian graduate-level professional education has been a presence in Ontario since 1978. The Master of Psychology program is offered under consent of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. The main campus is conveniently located in downtown Toronto near major subway stops. Courses for degrees are offered at the main campus. Courses leading to certificates and diplomas may also be offered at OISE/UT, at nearby educational premises that have a long-term relationship with AGPS, and at schools and colleges internationally.
What are the requirements for your program?
A four-year honours degree in psychology from an accredited postsecondary institution and a “B” or better grade point average (minimum 3.0 on a 4-point scale) are prerequisites to full admission to clinical or counselling psychology tracks. While relevant experience will be taken into account as indicating interest in and knowledge of the field of psychology, only formal educational experiences will be considered as fulfilling this prerequisite.
Applicants who have earned an undergraduate baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary institution, a “B” or better grade point average (minimum 3.0 on a 4-point scale), and at least two full undergraduate psychology courses (12 credits) but who lack the full honours psychology prerequisites, may apply for provisional admission in order to complete a Transitional Diploma (48 credits) before full acceptance into the clinical or counselling tracks of the M.Psy. program.
Do you look at all 4 years or just the last 2?
Each applicant is looked at on an individual basis , an earned four-year honours baccalaureate degree in psychology from an accredited university with a cumulative grade point average of ‘B’ or 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (approximately 85%) for all undergraduate course work is required as part of the admissions process.
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What if you don’t have a B average?
A ‘B’ Average is required for admission into the program.
What if I don’t have Psychology as my major but have some psychology credits?
AGPS offers graduate-level courses in psychology that are substantially equivalent to those offered in a four-year undergraduate degree. These courses are not required as part of the proposed Master of Psychology degree. Successful completion of these courses will result in the granting of a Transitional Diploma in Psychology. Entering students will have successfully completed a minimum of two full undergraduate courses (12 credits) in psychology including Introductory Psychology
I have a double major, Bio and Psych, how do you look at that?
We look at the Psychology courses you have taken and the GPA for those courses.
What can you do with a Master of Psychology?
Psychologists engage in research, practice and teaching across a wide range of topics having to do with how people think, feel and behave. In general, the majority of psychologists work in five broad categories of employment: research, teaching, service provision, administration, and consulting.
For more career information go to www.cpa.ca/students/career/
What if I want to go on to do my Ph.D., how will universities view your degree?
The Master of Psychology is a professional degree with an emphasis on clinical skills and knowledge. As with any practitioner-oriented degree, potential students who wish to pursue doctoral studies such as a Ph.D. in Psychology should ensure that the M.Psy. meets entrance requirements for that program before enrolling in any AGPS degree.
What else do you need to apply?
1. A completed Admissions Form and autobiographical essay.
2. Three letters of reference, at least one from an individual familiar with the applicant’s academic work.
3. Payment of $75.00 (CDN) admissions fee.
How much does your program cost?
Each credit is $600, you need a total of 75 credits to complete your Master of Psychology degree. This gives a total of $45,000 + some additional costs. This can then be divided over the 6 semesters,$7,500, if you are completing the program in 2 years.
Can I apply for OSAP?
Not at this time. For more information see “The Student Loan Story” .
I am waiting for one of my reference letters, should I wait to have everything before I send in my application?
No, get your application submitted and we will work with you to make sure everything is completed. Places are filled on a rolling admissions basis.
I am an internationally trained student do I need a TOEFL score?
If your primary language is not English and you graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction and examination was not English, then you must demonstrate your facility in English.
What other resources do you have for students?
The Toronto reference library is located a few minutes walk from the Adler School. http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=LIB018
You also have access to the University of Toronto libraries with your Adler student ID. For a list of locations please go to http://discover.library.utoronto.ca/general-information/libraries/list-of-libraries
Can I get a TTC/Go train student pass as an Adler GPS student?
Yes, You may apply for a student ID for both TTC and Go Transit, for more information please go to:
http://www3.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Fare_information/Seniors_students_and_children/index.jsp
http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/aboutus/contactus.aspx
an appointment for your personal M.Psy. information session.