What is the TEQ program?
Adler offers a full transitional equivalency (TEQ) program for applicants who:
- Have an undergraduate degree that is not in psychology
- Have a three-year degree
- Have a GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale
- Have an undergraduate degree in psychology, but are missing one or more psychology courses required for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
Adler’s TEQ program consists of undergraduate-level psychology bridging courses. It allows applicants from a variety of different backgrounds to qualify for the Master of Psychology degree, and to meet the registration requirements of the CPBAO.
Note: If you never completed an introduction to psychology course during your undergraduate degree, Adler’s admissions committee recommends that you take an introduction to psychology course at an accredited, degree-granting institution prior to applying for Adler’s MPsy program. The introduction to psychology course should be at least 36 hours of instruction, and must be at the undergraduate level. Many institutions offer this course through their continuing education department.
What are the undergraduate psychology training requirements?
Adler’s Master of Psychology program and the CPBAO require the following:
- 576 hours of undergraduate psychology training (equivalent to sixteen 36-hour courses. Most half-year university courses are 36 hours)
- An introduction to psychology course
- Training in the four foundational knowledge pillars of psychology:
1. Cognitive Affective Bases of Behaviour
- Includes courses such as as: Learning, Thinking, Motivation, Emotion, Cognition
2. Biological Bases of Behaviour
- Includes courses such as: Physiological psychology, Comparative Psychology, Neuropsychology, Sensation and Perception, Psychopharmacology
3. Social Bases of Behaviour
- Includes courses such as: Social Psychology, Group Processes, Organizational Psychology, Community Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Cultural Issues
4. Psychology of the Individual
- Includes courses such as: Personality Theory, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Psychopathology, Individual Differences
If you are missing any of these requirements, you may still apply to Adler’s Masters program. If your application is successful, your admission will be conditional upon completion of the required TEQ bridging courses.
Do I have to apply to the TEQ program?
No, applicants should apply directly to the Master of Psychology program. If your applicant is successful, your undergraduate degree will be assessed to determine if you require TEQ courses. If you require TEQ courses, your admission will be conditional upon completion of those requirements.
How do I register for the TEQ program?
If your application is successful, your offer letter will outline any required TEQ courses. Upon signing your offer letter, you can register for TEQ courses. Your TEQ program may start in May, September, or January, depending on the courses you require.
How much does the TEQ program cost?
All TEQ courses are 36 hours, and cost $600 CAD each. If you require the full TEQ program, the total cost of the program is $9,600 CAD (16 courses).
TEQ courses are not covered by OSAP.
How long is the TEQ program?
It depends on how many TEQ courses you require. If you have no psychology background, or a three-year degree, you may be required to complete up to a full year of TEQ courses. The majority of your TEQ requirements must be completed before you begin your masters program. Your offer letter will indicate the start date of your masters program, and the number of TEQ courses you require.
What if I only need one or two TEQ courses?
You may be able to complete your TEQ courses concurrently with your first trimester masters courses, or in the trimester before your start date (ie. the summer before you begin the program in September).
How are TEQ courses offered?
Adler’s TEQ courses are offered synchronously over zoom videoconference. Courses are scheduled on weekday evenings. Courses are typically scheduled once a week for three hours over the course of 12 weeks. TEQ courses begin in May, September, and January. Not all TEQ courses are offered each trimester.
Can I start completing TEQ courses before I apply for the program?
No, you must be granted conditional admission to Adler’s MPsy program before you can register for TEQ courses. The only exception is the introduction to psychology course. If you never completed an introduction to psychology course as part of your undergraduate degree, Adler’s admissions committee recommends that you complete an introduction to psychology course at an accredited, degree-granting institution before applying to Adler’s MPsy program.
I still have questions about the TEQ requirements – what do I do?
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