13.5.2 Graduate Certificate in Psychological Assessment 2021/2022

13.5.1 Graduate Certificate in Psychological Assessment

This program is suspended as of January 1st, 2022. [Approved by the General Faculties Council on May 14, 2021]

These post-BA programs are meant 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.

A. Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, post-BA students (including those with graduate degrees) who are not registered psychologists must be prepared to present the following minimum requirements:

1. A four-year Bachelor degree from a recognized educational institution, preferably in psychology. Note: Students with a 4-year degree in a related field may be admissible but may be required to take qualifying courses.
2. A 3.0 GPA including the last 60 credits taken, as indicated by an official transcript.
3. A Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
4. An academic/employment CV with a statement of career objectives.
5. Applicants who have completed their most recent degree in a language other than English require an overall score of 98, and the following minimum scores, on each component of the TOEFL-iBT: 27 in Speaking, 25 in Writing, 23 in Listening, and 23 in Reading.

Registered psychologists will be required to provide:

1. Proof of registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists or equivalent licensing body for psychologists.
2. An academic/employment CV with a statement of career objectives.
3. . Applicants who have completed their most recent degree in a language other than English require an overall score of 98, and the following minimum scores, on each component of the TOEFL-iBT: 27 in Speaking, 25 in Writing, 23 in Listening, and 23 in Reading.
4. A 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits taken, as indicated by an official transcript.

B. Program Requirements

C. Graduation Requirements

Students graduate on one of the three degree-conferral dates following successful completion of their program requirements as well as the general program requirements of The Faculty of Graduate Studies, section 13.1.4. For further information about graduation requirements, see Graduation Requirements, section 13.1.5.