Selecting a supervisor is one of the most important decisions you will make in a thesis-based clinical or counselling psychology graduate program. This individual will guide you throughout your research and professional development, often over several years. It is essential to ensure that your interests, whether clinical or research-focused, align with theirs. Take the time to explore their work and values—do their clinical or research approaches resonate with yours? Will your personalities and working styles mesh? Doing thorough research now will set the foundation for a successful, collaborative relationship that supports your growth and goals.
Importantly, when identifying prospective supervisors, make sure that they are accepting new students for the term you are applying for.
Click on the below links to the respective program’s faculty list:
University of Calgary School and Applied Child Psychology Faculty Page
University of Calgary Master of Science Clinical Psychology Faculty Page (Scroll down to view)
University of Alberta Counselling Faculty Page
University of Alberta Educational and School Clinical Psychology Faculty Page
For more information, see the University of Calgary’s Working With Your Supervisor: A Best Practices Guide
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