Psychological Assessment

Concordia University of Edmonton

Canada, Edmonton

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Concordia University of Edmonton

Canada , Edmonton

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Jan-2022 26-Jan-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,400 / semester

Apply Date 26-Jan-2022

Next Intake 4-Jan-2022

Psychological Assessment

About

Please note: Our Psychological Assessment diploma and certificate programs are closing and will no longer be accepting students.

This post-BA program has been designed to meet the needs of students and practicing psychologists to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessment.

For post-BA students, the program is intended to offer professional preparation to provide skilled assessment services under the supervision of a registered psychologist (e.g., as a psychological assistant).

For registered psychologists, the courses are intended to allow students to incorporate specific domains of psychological knowledge and assessment skills into their professional practice.

Key areas of emphasis include intellectual, personality, forensic, and neuropsychological assessment, in addition to the diagnosis of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. Our graduate certificate requires 9 credits or 3 courses worth 3 credits each. Courses are focused on developing students theory and knowledge integrated with hands-on practical skills.

Our diploma program is set up to provide students with the instruction and practical opportunities to acquire the abilities needed to complete psychological assessments, write reports, and make helpful, reliable, and valid suggestions for the individuals or third parties seeking the assessments.

Attention International Applicants

International students in the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment program can take 6 or more of the 12 didactic courses. You can, for example, take Ethics & Professional Issues, Theory & Practice of Psychometrics, Advanced Personality Assessment, Advanced Intellectual Assessment, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, and Adult Psychopathology. You cannot, however, take practicum courses (e.g., Advanced Personality Assessment Practicum or Advanced Intellectual Assessment Practicum), as IRCC prohibits students from doing so without a co-op work permit.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The 4-Yr BA in Psychology (Applied Emphasis) includes at least one full year field placement (8 hours per week, September to April). The practicum gives students an opportunity to gain experience by working at a community agency.

In the practicum students learn how to apply psychological knowledge as they work directly with people in settings such as recreation programs for those with major mental illness, programs for homeless youth, preschool intervention programs and corrections programs.

This degree helps students gain the skills to be “market ready” for work in the human services field and also to be well prepared for graduate school.

Graduates with this BA have found jobs such as addictions educator, youth worker and preschool behavioural specialist, among other occupations.

Alumni who have continued their studies at the Masters or PhD level have found work in positions such as psychologist, family therapist, occupational therapist, instructor and researcher.

Visit the current academic calendar, to learn more about admission requirements, application dates and how to apply.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,400

How to Apply

International Admissions

Step 1. Get Ready to Apply

Before applying to Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE), please look over our program selection and check the admission deadlines for international student applications. Apply early, as official transcript requests and study permit applications take time to process.

To apply online, go to ApplyAlberta. Your application will not be sent to CUE until the international student application fee is paid.

Step 2. Check English Language Requirements

Please check the English Language Requirements steps for the program you are interested in applying for:

English Language Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
English Language Requirements for Graduate Programs

Step 3. Submit Your Documents

Please be sure to submit the following documents in order to complete your application:

Proof of English Language Proficiency such as official proficiency exam results
Official transcripts from any high school and post-secondary institutions you attended.
Additional supporting documentation that may be required for your program.

Mailing Address

Concordia University of Edmonton
Attention: Office of Admissions
7128 Ada Boulevard
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4
Canada

Step 4. Accept Your Offer of Admission

Once all documents have been submitted and evaluated, CUE notifies applicants electronically via email of their admissibility.

To confirm your offer of admission and ensure that you do not lose your acceptance, you will need to accept your offer by the deadline indicated in your Offer of Acceptance by paying the required registration deposit.

Step 5. Apply for a Study Permit

Eligible international students are issued an Offer of Admission and IRCC Letter of Acceptance for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Please use this documentation to apply for your study permit.