Today marks a major milestone at MSVU as we welcome the inaugural class of our new Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in School and Child Clinical Psychology.
With funding from the NS Department of Advanced Education and Office of Addictions and Mental Health, the program will help train and retain psychologists focused on child and youth mental health, including through a new mental health clinic to be opened on campus.
Emily Granter is a student in the inaugural class. “This program is deeply meaningful to me because it represents a commitment to supporting children, youth, and their families, and is the first program of its kind in Canada,” she said.
“My goal has always been to provide children and families with access to mental health care that meets them where they are. This program will allow me to contribute directly to that work while helping to strengthen the mental health system in Nova Scotia. I’m incredibly honoured to be part of the first cohort, to learn from so many skilled clinicians, and to help pave the way for the students who come after us. I couldn’t be more excited for the work ahead!”
Congratulations to our first PsyD students. We are thrilled to welcome you to the MSVU community!
Today is also a proud moment for the faculty and staff whose years of hard work made this innovative program possible. A sincere thank you and congratulations to them!
Read more about this exciting development, including reflections from two more students: First Students Begin New Doctor of Psychology Program | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases