Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies

Student sitting on a bench on the UVic campus surrounded by lush plants

Student resources

We've built a strong support network for you, from orientation to graduation. Download program planning guides, learn about funding and awards, access forms and policies, and more.

Student resources
Darlene Clover studied adult education philosophies and practices of librarians and public art gallery and museum educators in Canada and the UK.

Research

Darlene Clover studied adult education philosophies and practices of librarians and public art gallery and museum educators in Canada and the UK.

Research
Aishah Bahktiar in a classroom

Educational psychology

Aishah Bahktiar chose the Education Psychology program to impact how learners learn, improve the learning experience and instill in students a sense of competency and confidence.

Educational psychology
Student Charlene Hickey using a horse in a therapy session with a youth

Counselling psychology

Gain the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to work as a professional counsellor. Student Charlene Hickey plans to incorporate equine-assisted therapy in her counselling practice when she graduates.

Counselling psychology
Student makes a presentation to a class

Leadership studies

Investigate the role of leaders and educators in modern society. Our flexible programs cover a broad range of themes from educational administration (like in this class) to community and cultural leadership.

Leadership studies
UVic alumna Marcena Louie

Find a fulfilling career

Indigenous Communities Counselling Psychology alumna Marcena Louie works at Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen, the Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections at Camosun College.

Career possibilities

Lead. Help. Learn.

Do you want to work as a professional counsellor? Curious about the psychology of learning? Interested in the role of leaders in modern society? Want to make an impact in the lives of people and communities?

Leaders, counsellors and educational psychologists support people to be successful—in all aspects of their lives. Our programs explore the nature of knowledge, its interpretations and how it's shared.

Find your edge in UVic's Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies.