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The majority of graduate programs are NOT impacted by recent government announcements about tuition increases. PhD students from the rest of Canada will continue to pay Quebec fees. International PhD fees will see the same 3% increase as Quebec fees.

Psychology (PhD)

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology offered by the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and future-oriented learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, research design, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

The program may also be taken as one of the following options:

Behavioural Neuroscience option : emphasizes modern, advanced theory and methodology aimed at the neurobiological underpinnings of behaviour in human and non-human animals.

Language Acquisition option : the Ph.D. thesis must be on a topic relating to language acquisition.

Keywords: Clinical, experimental, training, internship, social, behavioral, quantitative, cognition.

Unique Program Features

• The program offers two unique program tracks: Clinical and Experimental Psychology;
• Department Faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in Behavioural Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Health Psychology, Quantitative Psychology & Modelling, and Social & Personality Psychology;
• The Department collaborates with the Departments of Psychology at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, the Allan Memorial Institute, the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal Children's Hospital, and the Montreal General Hospital to permit students to undertake research in a hospital setting.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

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Psychology (PhD)

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Program overview

The PhD in Psychology is a research-intensive program, and most students pursue training in one of our department's four main areas of research: behavioural neuroscience , clinical and health research , cognitive science and human development and developmental processes . Students choose from one of two program options. The Research Option is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia. The Research and Clinical Training Option also provides professional training in the provision of psychological services, and can lead to careers in research, industry, academia, hospital and health care domains, as well as positions involved in public policy. The Research and Clinical Training Option is fully accredited by the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec, as well as the Canadian Psychological Association. Our department trains the next generation of researchers in world-class laboratories.

Program structure

Degree requirements, degree requirements.

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

Please see the Psychology Courses page for course descriptions.

Psychology PhD (90 credits)

Psychology phd research option (90 credits), set a: psychology phd research option, set b: psychology phd research option, psychology phd research and clinical training option (90 credits), admission requirements, admission requirements.

• Master's degree in psychology or its equivalent in a closely related discipline.
• Research and Clinical Training Option requires that applicants have completed specific Psychology undergraduate courses required by federal and provincial licensing bodies, including an empirically based undergraduate thesis or its equivalent, as well as master's-level courses in Psychology specified by the program.
• Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions .

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Application deadlines.

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec , we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

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Tuition and fees.

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

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How to Become a Psychologist in Quebec

First: obtain an undergraduate degree in psychology, in quebec you must obtain a doctoral degree in psychology to become a fully registered psychologist. here are a list of institution where you can obtain your undergraduate psychology degree in quebec:, undergraduate schools with psychology degrees in quebec:, second: obtain a doctoral degree in psychology.

The  Ordre des psychologues du Quebec requires a Doctoral Degree in Psychology as the minimum educational requirements to register fully as a Psychologist. This will enable the independent practice of Psychology. Below are some graduate institutions in Quebec:

Graduate School Programs in Quebec:

Third: where and how do i register.

Where to register as a Psychologist in Quebec:  Accueil – Ordre des psychologues du Quebec

If you are interested in registering as a Psychologist in Quebec please check out the link above for any specific details on the steps you need to take after you get your Doctoral Degree in Psychology. Here is the Requirements and Admission Procedures .

In Order You Must:

• Obtain a Doctoral Degree in Psychology
• Pass a course on professional ethics equivalent to at least 45 hours offered by the Order (or a university course recognized by the order)
• Have appropriate knowledge of the French language (You are deemed so by having received not less than three years of full-time secondary or post-secondary instruction in French, passed fourth or fifth year secondary level examinations in French as the first language, or obtained a secondary school certificate in Quebec after 1985-1986)

Further Information On Becoming A Psychologist in Quebec:

Accueil – Ordre des psychologues du Quebec

Canadian Psychological Association – @ CPA

Graduate Guide 2009-2010.PDF – @ Canadian Psychological Association

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Université de Montréal / Faculty of Arts and Science Department of Psychology

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PhD in Psychology - Research

The PhD in Psychology - Research program is intended for students wishing to acquire advanced research skills.

In addition to its general approach, the program allows students to develop specific skills in the field of experimental neuropsychology (cognitive science and neuropsychology option).

• Fall and winter admission
• Daytime classes
• 90 credits, including 69 for research and thesis  

Program streams

General stream.

The general stream allows students to design their PhD according to their fields of interest, while developing their research skills.

Cognitive science and neuropsychology option

This option allows students to design their own program aimed at acquiring advanced research skills in the field of experimental neuropsychology.

The PhD (Psychology) program offers no professional training in psychology or clinical training internships. These aspects are included only in the PhD (Psychology - Research and Intervention) and PsyD programs.

Questions about this program?

See our information brochure on graduate programs (in French).

Contact us by e-mail.

Program Supervisor : Christian Dagenais

All about this program (in French)

Programs offering intervention training (in french), financial support, find a thesis supervisor, job outlook for graduates in this discipline, international (in french), the + of studying psychology at the université de montréal.

• Our faculty is recognized worldwide. Our professors are very active in research and are currently conducting studies on sexual abuse, teenagers' social development, risk management, workplace behaviour, chronic pain and many other topics.
• Our test library comprises over 1,000 tests for teaching, internships and research.
• Financial support may be available from various provincial and federal agencies.
• British firm QS  ranks the Université de Montréal among the top 150 universities on the planet in psychology, while the US News puts UdeM 7 th  in the world in  neuroscience and behavior .

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Study at uOttawa and work in Quebec

The guide contains information on programs that allow graduates to become members of professional bodies in Quebec as well as the steps needed if students have completed a program in Ontario at the University of Ottawa and want to practise in Quebec.

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University of Ottawa: Nutrition Sciences

(Bachelor’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from one of the three programs recognized by the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ)
• Have a licence to practise the profession and be on the roll of members of the OPDQ

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Pass the national Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination after one’s studies
• Have a licence to practise as a dietitian issued by the provincial body regulating the profession as a member in good standing, and apply for an OPDQ licence under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces  or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of equivalence from the OPDQ for Canadian graduates. Some additional requirements, such as courses or placements, may be stipulated.

Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec 514-393-3733 or 1-888-393-8528

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University of Ottawa: Physiotherapy (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

• Master’s in physiotherapy leading to licensing by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)
• Have a licence to practise the profession and register for the OPPQ roll of members

Requirements with a University of Ottawa degree

• Have a licence to practise occupational therapy issued by a Canadian provincial body regulating the profession and apply to the OPPQ under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of equivalence from the OPPQ

Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec 514-351-2770

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University of Ottawa: Occupational Therapy  (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

• Master’s in occupational therapy leading to licensing by the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ)
• Licence to practise the profession and be on the roll of members of the OEQ
• Have a licence to practise occupational therapy issued by a Canadian provincial body regulating the profession and apply to the OEQ under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces  or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for a licence for Canadian graduates. The uOttawa master’s in occupational therapy is accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and is recognized by the OEQ.

Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec 514-844-5778 or 1-800-265-5778

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University of Ottawa: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology  (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

• Master’s in audiology or speech-language pathology
• Have a licence to practise the profession and be on the roll of members of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ)
• Have a licence to practise audiology or speech-language pathology issued by a Canadian body regulating the profession and apply to the OOAQ under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces  or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for a licence for graduates from another Canadian province. As University of Ottawa audiology or speech-language pathology programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the degree received at the end of the program is recognized by the OOAQ. There are some additional requirements, including taking online courses on the health-care and education systems, the profession and the laws, regulations and standards that apply to the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in Quebec.

Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec 514-282-9123 or 1-888-232-9123

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Nursing  (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

• Bachelor’s in nursing to work as a nurse clinician
• Pass the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) professional admission examination
• The OIIQ recognizes the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE). For more information on applying for a licence, contact the OIIQ registrar’s office or
• If the graduate hasn’t passed the CRNE, pass the OIIQ professional admission examination.
• For more about recognition of equivalence for a Canadian nursing degree, contact the OIIQ registrar’s office.

Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec 514-935-2501 or 1-800-363-6048

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University of Ottawa: Medicine  (Doctorate — Faculty of Medicine)

• Doctorate in medicine from an Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada-accredited university
• Postdoctoral training completed in family medicine (two years) or in another specialty (four to eight years), in accordance with the training requirements of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFMC) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• Pass the CFMC or RCPSC final exam in family medicine or another specialty recognized in Quebec
• Medical Council of Canada licence
• Take part in ALDO-Quebec training
• The Collège des médecins du Québec recognizes University of Ottawa postdoctoral programs.

Collège des médecins du Québec Direction des études médicales 514-933-4441 or 1-888-633-3246

Education, wellness and translation

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University of Ottawa: Education  (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Education)

• For information on teachers from another Canadian province or territory, as well as the Service de demande d'autorisation d'enseigner questionnaire to determine eligibility for a teaching licence, see Becoming a teacher .
• Be certified to teach in Ontario, i.e., be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers
• Provide a declaration of criminal convictions

All resources on teaching in Quebec and the steps to be licensed are available at Becoming a teacher .

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University of Ottawa: (Master of Education — Counselling Psychology) (MA/MEd — Faculty of Education)

• Master’s in guidance and counselling
• Guidance counsellor licence
• Graduates of the University of Ottawa program can become members of the Canadian Counselling (note 1) and Psychotherapy Association (note 2) and, if they meet certain requirements, the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec.
• Apply for admission with equivalence

Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec 514-737-4717 or 1-800-363-2643

Also known as personal and career development adviser.

To hold the title of psychotherapist and practise psychotherapy in Quebec, one must have a licence issued by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec , which members of the seven designated professional bodies can receive. Being a member of the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec allows one to be licensed as a psychotherapist by meeting certain additional conditions.

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University of Ottawa: Psychology  (PhD — Faculty of Social Sciences)

• Doctorate in professional psychology
• Pass a course in ethics (45 hours minimum) offered by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec or a university-level course on the code of ethics recognized by the Ordre
• Canadian psychologists can be licensed in Quebec if they hold a licence to practise psychology issued by another Canadian province or territory.
• The University of Ottawa’s psychology program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.
• The University of Ottawa Ethics and Professional Issues course is recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

Ordre des psychologues du Québec 514-738-1881 or 1-800-363-2644

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University of Ottawa: Social Work (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Social Sciences)

• Bachelor or master’s in social work
• Professional licence
• The University of Ottawa bachelor’s and master’s degrees are accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
• Obtain a general certificate of registration for social work issued by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, which allows for licensing by the Quebec Ordre
• Pass a course offered by the Ordre on laws, regulations and ethical issues related to the profession of social worker in Quebec or
• Without joining the Ontario college, apply for recognition of equivalence of one’s degree

Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec 514-731-3925 or 1-888-731-9420

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University of Ottawa: Criminology (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Some jobs in Quebec may require membership in the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec . For details, see the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec website.  A licence isn’t required to work in the following fields in Quebec: police, federal correctional services, prevention, policy analysis, teaching, research.

• Bachelor’s (intervention option) or master’s (clinical option) in criminology issued by a recognized Quebec university
• Apply for a licence
• The University of Ottawa’s honours bachelor’s in criminology with a field placement in criminological intervention option is recognized by the Ordre.
• It must include at least 60 course units in criminology, as per the Ordre’s equivalence standards.

Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec 514-347-6727 [email protected]

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University of Ottawa: Translation  (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Arts)

• Bachelor’s in translation
• Complete the course on ethics and professional practice offered by the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ)
• Be certified as a translator
• Apply for degree equivalency
• Follow the steps above

Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec 514-845-4411 or 1-800-265-4815

Science and engineering

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University of Ottawa: Chemistry and Biochemistry  (Bachelor’s  — Faculty of Science)

• Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry, or other chemistry-related science education  (in which case, equivalent education is required)
• Applicants who received an education outside Quebec must request that their degree equivalence be assessed.
• University of Ottawa chemistry and biochemistry degrees are recognized by the Ordre and lead to a chemist in training licence.
• Other chemistry-related science education can also be recognized.

Ordre des chimistes du Québec 514-844-3644

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University of Ottawa: Geology  (Bachelor’s  — Faculty of Science)

• Honours bachelor’s of science in geology
• Have three years’ relevant experience or be registered for a supervised internship
• Pass the professional exam after completing the placement or equivalent
• Request recognition of equivalence of one’s degree
• Request recognition of equivalence of one’s internship or register for a supervised internship
• Meet the other licensing conditions
• Those licensed by Professional Geoscientists Ontario can receive a geologist’s licence.

Ordre des géologues du Québec 514-278-6220 or 888-377-7708

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University of Ottawa: Engineering (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Engineering)

• Bachelor’s in engineering
• Apply for admission to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and register for the professional admission program as a candidate for the engineering program (CEP)
• approximately 30 hours of online training
• Pass the professional exam with a minimum grade of 60%
• Acquire at least 24 months of practical experience supervised by an engineer
• Confirm acquisition of the six targeted skills to practise engineering
• The University of Ottawa’s engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and lead to membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec .
• Apply for admission to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• Meet the above Quebec requirements

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec 514-845-6141 or 1-800-461-6141

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University of Ottawa: Civil Law (LLL — Faculty of Law)

• Bachelor’s or licentiate in civil law from a recognized Quebec university
• Complete the professional training offered by the École du Barreau (given in Gatineau) and pass the bar exams
• Complete six months of articling in a workplace
• Be sworn in as a lawyer
• The University of Ottawa’s civil law program is recognized by the Barreau du Québec .

Barreau du Québec 514-954 3400 or 1-800-361-8495

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University of Ottawa: Civil Law (Licentiate in Law — LLL)  Notarial Law (Master of Notarial Law)

• Master’s in notarial law, completed at the University of Ottawa or elsewhere
• 16-week articling period
• Take the Chambre des notaires du Québec professional training (which is given in Ottawa) and pass the Chambre case study
• Be sworn as a notary and registered on the roll of the Ordre des notaires du Québec to practise the profession of notary
• University of Ottawa civil and notarial law programs are recognized by the Chambre des notaires and allow you to practise as a notary.

Chambre des notaires du Québec 514-879-1793 or 1-800-263-1793

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• College diploma in paralegal technology (equivalence might be granted for a bachelor’s in civil law from a recognized Quebec university)
• Complete four weeks of training and a six-month supervised placement
• Pass the professional exam
• The University of Ottawa’s civil law program is recognized as an equivalent program.

Chambre des huissiers de justice du Québec 514-721-1100

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University of Ottawa: Accounting  (Bachelor’s — Telfer School of Management)

• Bachelor of commerce degree recognized by the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (OCPAQ)
• Complete the OCPAQ Professional Education Program (PEP) at a Quebec university (master’s level)
• Pass the Common Final Examination (CFE), the professional exam for Canadian CPAs
• Complete a 24-month placement recognized by the Ordre des comptables agrees du Québec

Bachelor of commerce with specialization in accounting, which is recognized in Quebec for admission to the PEP. Eligibility for the PEP must be confirmed with the Quebec university selected.  See the PEP prerequisite courses offered at the University of Ottawa (in French).

Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec 514-288-3256 or 1-800-363-4688 [email protected]

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University of Ottawa: Human Resource Management (BCom — Telfer School of Management)

• Bachelor’s in human resources management or industrial relations

Students who hold one of the degrees recognized by the Ordre des conseillers en resources humaines agréés receive CHRP or CIRC designation.

• University of Ottawa graduates must apply for membership in the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés du Québec based on recognition of equivalence.
• A University of Ottawa bachelor of commerce degree with specialization in human resource management from the University of Ottawa leads directly to writing the equivalence exam.
• For other programs, candidates must have their application for admission assessed by the equivalency committee to be able to write the equivalence exam.

See the Ordre des conseillers en resources humaines agréés recognized academic pathways (in French).

Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés 514-879-1636 or 1-800-214-1609

General information

We are not responsible for any changes that professional bodies make to their requirements. See professional bodies' websites for the most up-to-date information.

The University of Ottawa does not offer programs that enable entry into the following professions:

• Chiropractor
• Career or educational counsellor (We do offer, however, a master’s in education with a concentration in counselling psychology.)
• Chartered appraiser
• Optometrist
• Psychoeducator
• Urban planner
• Veterinarian

Appropriate knowledge of French

Members of professional bodies must have an appropriate level of knowledge of French to practise their profession. The professional bodies determine whether applicants must pass a French test and refer them as necessary to the Direction de l’évaluation du français . Passing the Office québécois de la langue français French exam allows applicants to receive certification of their knowledge of French, a step necessary for the professional body to issue a permanent licence.

Your Quebec representatives

We are Mélissa and Dominique, your uOttawa representatives for CEGEP and secondary V students. Send us an email if you have any questions.

Université de Montréal / Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Doctoral level programs.

Doctoral level programs lead either to the degree of Doctor (D.) or Philosophiæ doctor (Ph. D.), the highest degree in the hierarchy of university degrees. They prepare candidates for the job market or for postdoctoral studies.

Ph.D. Degree

This program comprises 90 credits essentially attributed to research, a general comprehensive examination, the writing of a thesis and its defense before a jury.

The research profile  enables students to acquire the methods necessary to independently conduct an original scientific research project. This program may be followed by postdoctoral studies.

At the end of this program, students receive the designation of Philosophiæ Doctor (Ph. D.).

In the professional profile , students continue a specialty that was initiated at the master’s level. The program includes practicum and a research component focused on advancing the profession or developing certain practices.

This program leads to the degree of Doctor (D.).

Duration  : 3 to 5 years full-time. Degree  : Ph.D.

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Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision?

There is a shortage of those trained as counselor educators, a vital component of growing the mental health workforce in professional counseling. The need is clear.

• Multiple reports consistently rank Nevada 51st for youth mental health access. 
• Before the pandemic, only 40 percent of Nevada’s youth in need of mental health services received the help they needed. 
• According to the Office of Suicide Prevention, suicide was the second leading cause of death for youth 8-17 years of age in 2020.
• With just over 1,000 school counselors in Nevada, the American School Counselor Association estimates a student-to-counselor ratio of 449:1 (their recommendation is 250:1).

This is why UNLV’s Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human Services is working on plans for a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in Fall 2024. The proposed program aspires to:

• Inform the counseling discipline through grant-funded research, especially in key shortage areas (e.g., addictions, school counseling), to expand our understanding and develop best practices in mental health
• Respond to the shortage of available counselor education and supervision doctoral programs, especially in the western region
• Address the shortage of mental health professionals in Nevada, including advanced professionals serving in administrative and leadership positions in schools, as well as mental health and other public health settings

Career Possibilities

If approved, graduates of this doctoral program will be prepared to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners in academic and clinical settings. 

Program Structure

Students can enroll as part-time or full-time students. Full-time students may complete the program in three years, and part-time students will have a five-year program option. Only-full-time students are eligible for funding. 

Admissions Requirements

If approved, interested applicants must have earned (or will have earned by the time they enroll) a master’s degree from an accredited institution in counselor education, psychology, or other mental health-related field. Preference will be given to those who have graduated from a CACREP-accredited master’s program.

Financial Support

If approved, the program is prepared to offer seven graduate assistantships to admitted students. Graduate assistantships are 20 hours per week and include up to nine credits of in-state tuition per semester (and an out-of-state tuition waiver for the duration of the assistantship), and a $21,500 yearly stipend. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Assistant Handbook . 

Please add your information to our contact form . The department’s graduate coordinator, Heather Dahl-Jacinto , will be in touch to share the latest information and, if the program is approved, application instructions. 

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Emma Seppälä Has Thoughts on How to Avoid Kneejerk Decisions

The psychologist studies how to recognize emotions and cope with them. She learned the hard way.

By Matt Richtel

When it comes to your brain, who’s in charge: you, or the onslaught of incoming stimulation? In “Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty and Chaos,” Emma Seppälä , a psychologist with academic postings at Yale and Stanford, argues that modernity has forced the human brain into a highly reactive mode, effectively hijacking it with nonstop information and noise.

To soothe ourselves, Dr. Seppälä says, we mindlessly adopt an array of coping mechanisms, some of which are self-destructive, from excessive eating and alcohol intake to angry outbursts and social withdrawal. But there are ways to interrupt our kneejerk reactions and cope more thoughtfully, Dr. Seppälä argues. She spoke to The New York Times about her work and the science of resilience. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.

In the book, you describe a formative experience in college involving your relationship to food. What happened?

Starting at the age of about 16 or 17, I developed an eating disorder. I would binge-eat when I was feeling low, and then I would feel worse. It was an addictive habit, a compulsion.

In college, in 1996, I went to a meditation session. It was Korean Zen, strict: You stared at the carpet for an hour with little to no instruction. I thought, I’m never ever doing this again.

But I felt peaceful afterward. Then, the next day, I felt down again. There was an old leftover pizza in the dorm room. It wasn’t even a kind I liked; it was gross. But I had this impulse to binge, because that’s what I did when I felt bad. And suddenly a light went off in my head and I thought: I always cry after I binge, and that makes me feel a little better, so why don’t I cry first? In that moment I thought, OK, I’ll cry and then I’ll binge all I want.

But when I was done crying, I no longer needed to binge, and I never binged again.

What did you think went on in that moment?

During the meditation? I had no idea; I was just waiting for it to be over. In that moment, I did not realize anything except that I felt calmer afterward. But it was the next day that I realized that the meditation had opened a space of awareness and insight in my mind that was not there before.

You make the case now that this wasn’t a one-off, or happenstance, but that there is science behind your experience.

There’s quite a good body of research now on the neuroscience of meditation, showing that it improves self-awareness, emotion regulation, self-control and many other things. Most people, if they’re honest with themselves, reach for some kind of coping habit when they are feeling stressed or down. Think food, alcohol, doomscrolling, entertainment, shopping, even overworking and overexercising. Most adults have never received formal education about what to do with negative emotions.

Addiction is not just about substance use. It’s about trying to avoid a feeling. It’s about trying to escape. You know it’s not good for you, but you do it anyway because you don’t like the current state that you’re in, whether it’s feeling pain, sorrow, loss or shame.

Why? Because your compulsion in that moment is stronger than your awareness. You’re thinking short-term, because the primitive areas of your brain hijack your ability to discern and be aware of the bigger picture of what’s good for you. You’re hyperfocused on relief from whatever you are experiencing, and impulsive to change it.

That hijacking occurs because the parts of the brain that serve decision-making and self-control — like the prefrontal cortex — often don’t work properly in the heat of the moment. This allows the more ancient brain areas that we share with our evolutionary ancestors (like rodents) to rule the mind. These areas, such as the amygdala, give quick, unrefined signals about potential threats and rewards. They are important for our immediate survival but can make wrong decisions without the prefrontal cortex giving us the bigger picture about what’s good for us in the long run.

Research shows that, when you meditate, you are strengthening that neural pathway for self-awareness. You’re expanding your ability to have awareness of, and therefore control over, your own emotions, without falling prey to compulsive behaviors. Meditation, because it cultivates self-awareness, allows you to gain perspective and thereby naturally gain self-control.

The main title of your book is “Sovereign.” I tend to think of sovereignty as it involves a nation-state. How do you mean it in this case?

Given the chaos of the past few years, starting with the pandemic, I wanted to share the science of how to be resilient regardless of what life brings, and how to stay true to yourself and intentional regardless of outside influences.

In many cases, we are embroiled with behaviors, emotions and thought patterns that are self-destructive and we’re not even aware of it. It’s especially important now, when there is so much coming at us — social media, marketing, negative news cycles, global threats — that there’s no awareness of being anxious and overwhelmed. The running theme of “Sovereign” is cultivating awareness so we’re not succumbing to reactivity, a programmed response and destructive behaviors but living the lives we want.

What tactics aside from meditation do you suggest people use to clear their minds?

A few key tactics are spending time in nature, which research shows not only significantly benefits our mental health but also our ability to think clearly and creatively. Spending time unplugging from our devices and media sources. Making time for periods of silence during the day or week. Breathing practices that our research has found significantly reduce trauma while cultivating the nervous system for greater calm. Sleep and exercise are a given.

Matt Richtel is a health and science reporter for The Times, based in Boulder, Colo. More about Matt Richtel

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May 21, 2024  | Erin Bluvas,  [email protected]

Born in Oklahoma, Paige Jones moved around before finding her home in Columbia – by far the largest of the seven places she had lived previously. She chose it to be closer to family, who had relocated here while she was an undergrad at the University of Mississippi, but she soon found it was where she wanted to stay for graduate school.

“I have really enjoyed living in Columbia,” she says. “There’s lots to do without being overwhelmingly large, and the student culture has been really great. It has been easy to make friends and connections within the Arnold School, which was something I was a bit worried about moving to a new city, particularly with the effects of COVID.”

Jones originally thought she’d become a therapist but found herself more interested in the research side of her bachelor’s program in psychology. After moving to Columbia, she worked in a USC research lab where an Arnold School alum introduced her to the field of public health as a career.

She enrolled in the M.S. in Epidemiology program, combining her two areas of interest into psychiatric epidemiology as her focus. Jones built on her research experience as a graduate assistant for epidemiology assistant professor Matthew Lohman and clinical associate professor of neuropsychiatry and behavioral science Eve Fields. She gained additional experience as a statistics and research analyst for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control – exploring the intersection of mental health with maternal and child health.

Jones believes that her coursework and work experiences have prepared her for positions in a research lab, health department or hospital settings. She is also open to pursuing a doctoral degree.

“I think my degree prepared me well for any of these roles,” she says. “I feel very confident in my SAS and overall data analysis skills, which has greatly helped me in my current job with DHEC. I think the opportunity to complete a thesis has further benefitted me in leading a research project and really applying all the data and scientific writing skills from my coursework.”

Every professor I have had or worked with has been great, and they truly want you to do well and provide you the knowledge to do that.

Her Arnold School mentors played a big role in her program, and she found Lohman as well as biostatistics clinical assistant professor Andrew Ortaglia to be particularly impactful.

“Every professor I have had or worked with has been great, and they truly want you to do well and provide you the knowledge to do that,” Jones says. “I am really grateful for all of Dr. Lohman’s guidance and patience during my thesis, as well being a very effective and kind teacher of complicated epidemiologic methods in class. I am also very grateful for Dr. Ortaglia’s biostatistics courses, and his commitment to teaching good statistics while challenging us to really consider the why behind what methods we use. Both have influenced the way I think about things in work and my commitment to doing meaningful research in any area of epidemiology.”

As she prepares to graduate next month, Jones has advice for future students.

“It’s important to get involved as much as possible – taking opportunities to learn new skills and make connections.”

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