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In Ontario, there are two regulated titles respecting the practice of psychology. For the title psychologist, one requires a doctorate degree in psychology. For the title psychological associate, one requires a master's degree in psychology and at least four years of relevant, post-master's degree experience.
Master's degrees in psychology. Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in behavior analysis, counseling psychology, clinical psychology. A Master of Arts (MA) in marriage and family therapy may be in psychology. A master's degree in the specified area may require completion of a master's thesis, dissertation and/or project.
As stated above, there are three different doctoral degrees for school psychology--Ph.D., Psy.D., and Ed.D. Career options for those with a Ph.D. may include being a school psychologist with a license at any level (preschool, primary, secondary or after), a professor for school psychology graduate students and/or screening for possible recruits ...
To become a clinical neuropsychologist in Canada requires the completion of a 4-year honours degree in psychology and a 4-year doctoral degree in clinical neuropsychology. Often a 2-year master's degree is required before commencing the doctoral degree. The doctoral degree involves coursework and practical experience (practicum and internship).
The degree is a three-year program, the first two years earning a Master's (usually in general psychology, developmental psychology, or school psychology) and the last year earning the specialist degree. As a whole, the degree includes two years of course work (including practice) and a one-year internship. This degree is primarily designed for ...
The 2002/1997 act created a unique professional practice, not used anywhere else where persons with master's degrees (M.A. or M.Ed.) are entitled to style themselves as "registered psychologists" and those with doctorates (PhD, PsyD) are called "registered doctoral psychologists". Also uniquely in this jurisdiction, the legislation separates ...
The degree is awarded by a number of Canadian universities such as the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge, and Athabasca University.The degree meets academic requirements to attain registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association or Registered Psychologist (R.Psych) in certain Canadian provinces, including Alberta.
In the UK and Canada, candidates are generally awarded MSc, MASc or MEng degrees. In Canada, the Master of Applied Science (MASc) is awarded to master's degree students with a research focus (having completed work leading to a thesis), while an MEng is awarded to master's degree students with a coursework focus and the completion of a research ...