The student's evaluation encompasses several criteria, i.e, course grades, reports submitted by the student on research completed or in progress, and teaching assistantship activity. For all programs the evaluation provides an intensive assessment of the student on the basis of criteria relevant to competence as a professional psychologist in the chosen area. The student receives direct feedback by either their faculty advisor or by the student's program evaluation committee. Postgraduate Scholarships, Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships, Mental Health Training Bursaries, and other awards are tenable for graduate study at the University of Waterloo. Students who wish to apply for the above mentioned awards should do so by completing the application forms available at the university they are currently attending.
Students are also eligible for teaching assistantships and, occasionally, research assistantships.
Students who are newly accepted as graduate students by the Department of Psychology will be informed at the time they are accepted about the support that may be available to them. Students residing in countries other than Canada are advised that many of the above sources of financial aid are available only to those who are citizens of Canada or who have permanent resident status. Also, a large proportion of the financial assistance for graduate students who are Ontario residents comes from the Ontario Government. Teaching Experience Development of the student's teaching ability is a major concern of the Department. It is expected that two years of teaching experience will be obtained by all students during their graduate training.