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Master of Science in Pediatric Psychosocial Care

Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

This program provides child life specialists or practicing health professionals with advanced practice skills in pediatric psychosocial care.  This stream is offered as a full or part-time course-based Master's degree (no internships required). Students will be provided with opportunities to learn about pediatric psychosocial assessment and interventions, critically examine ethical issues, and apply theoretical knowledge and patient and family-centered care principles to diverse pediatric clinical settings. Students will also understand the foundations of clinical research, engage in critical reflection, and incorporate the appraisal of evidence to improve reasoning and clinical decision-making skills, and explore methods of implementation into practice. The program will be highly accessible through a blended delivery of online courses and two mandatory in-person residency periods (one week each) held on campus.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

This program provides child life specialists or practicing health professionals with advanced practice skills in pediatric psychosocial care.  This stream is offered as a full or part-time course-based Master's degree (no internships required). Students will be provided with opportunities to learn about pediatric psychosocial assessment and interventions, critically examine ethical issues, and apply theoretical knowledge and patient and family-centered care principles to diverse pediatric clinical settings. Students will also understand the foundations of clinical research, engage in critical reflection, and incorporate the appraisal of evidence to improve reasoning and clinical decision-making skills, and explore methods of implementation into practice. The program will be highly accessible through a blended delivery of online courses and two mandatory in-person residency periods (one week each) held on campus.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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63+

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