About this course:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Ryerson University is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
  • This course is offered on a full-time (2-year) basis.
  • This program is Course-based and it has a co-op work option.
  • In order to be eligible to participate in a full-time Co-op Work Term, students must meet the GPA requirements.
  • The student to faculty ratio is 19:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
  • Psychological Science with core research areas are:
    • Brain, Perception, and Cognition
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Community and Health Psychology
    • Lifespan Development
    • Social Psychology
  • The program focus on innovative, quality learning with an emphasis on practical knowledge that empowers students to reach their career goals.
  • The Faculty of the department has 6 research and innovation clusters and provides 85% of the employment rate within 6 months of graduation.
  • The Ryerson University is ranked 1st  in Ontario and 4th nationally for research growth.
  • Career positions may include:
    • Counseling Psychology
    • Health Psychology
    • Teaching and Research
    • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    • Sports Psychology
    • Agency/Community Counseling, etc with an average salary of 66,475 USD per year.