Analyst Training

The OAJA Analyst Training Program is a “Recognized Education and Training Program” by The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

The OAJA Analyst Training Program is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005. Sorry, but OSAP is not available.

The CRA has registered that the OAJA tuition fees are eligible for a ‘tuition tax credit’ on your income tax.

OAJA Analysts and Stage Two Candidates respect their analysand’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, national origin, religion, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and legal status (from OAJA Ethics Code). OAJA has a detailed policy on discrimination, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Our Sexual Violence Policy can be found here.

All Ontario-based OAJA Jungian Analysts are also Registered Psychotherapists who uphold the following principles: to respect the privacy, rights and diversity of all persons, to reject all forms of harassment and abuse, to strive to support justice and fairness in our professional and personal dealings, and to stand against oppression and discrimination. In addition, to participate in our community as a responsible citizen (from CRPO Ethics Code).

OAJA Training Program, Application Procedures, and Application Form:

 

Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts
14 Elm St. Toronto, ON, Telephone M5G 1G7 416-961-9767

– ANALYST TRAINING PROGRAM –

The ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF JUNGIAN ANALYSTS (OAJA) is a non-profit Corporation devoted to furthering an understanding of analytical psychology as developed by C.G. Jung. In 1989. OAJA was admitted to group membership in the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP). Group membership authorizes OAJA to train acceptable candidates to become Jungian analysts, who subsequently are accredited by the IAAP.

Applications will be accepted from September 1 to the deadline of November 15 for admission to the program beginning the following year in September.

OVERALL STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM

The program year consists of two semesters: from September to December, and from January to May (at least 8 months). Instruction will be provided in the form of lectures, seminars, and workshops, led by local and out-of-town Jungian analysts and other authorities in their field. These will be scheduled once per month over a long weekend (typically Thursday and Friday evenings, all day Saturday and Sunday).

The length of the OAJA training program is a minimum of eight semesters, in two stages. Stage One (minimum four semesters) will offer instruction designed to prepare candidates for examinations prior to advancing to Stage Two. Stage Two (minimum four semesters) will provide for continuing instruction, client work, case supervision, and group supervision. Note: Most candidates take longer than 4 years to complete.

Overall, the training program will be comprised of three major components:

  1. On-going personal analysis, the indispensable core of training, which supports the candidate’s maturation and facilitates the individual’s relationship with the psyche;
  1. The acquisition of a comprehensive body of theoretical and academic subject matter which is necessary to work effectively as a Jungian analyst;
  1. Supervision of the candidate’s analytic and therapeutic work with clients.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Since only well-qualified applicants can be considered for admission, a careful screening and selection process is necessary. This will put particular emphasis on life-experience and personal qualities.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLICATION:

  1. Analysis: At least 100 hours of personal Jungian analysis with an IAAP member by application date of November 15, with a minimum 25 hours in the past year.
  2. Education: A graduate degree or equivalent (contact the Registrar for further information about equivalency).
  3. Age: 30 minimum.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  1. Verification letter of analytic hours from current and past analysts.
  2. Transcripts of education (1 original, 4 copies). (may be sent directly from institution)
  3. Three sealed letters of reference (not from personal analyst or member of OAJA).
  4. Statement of A) life history, and B) applicant’s interest in analytical psychology (max. 10 pages, double-spaced).
  5. Completed Application Form (click link at top of page).
  6. Application fee of $300.00 (refunds to PCC regulations).

REVIEW AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

Subsequent to an initial screening, applicants deemed suitable for consideration as candidates will be contacted and directed to arrange interviews with a Selection Committee composed of three OAJA analysts. Usually, each applicant will be interviewed twice by each of the three analysts ($100 plus HST per interview, payable to the analyst). Unanimous approval by Selection Committee analysts is required for acceptance as a training candidate. The interview process will focus on the personal development and maturity of the individual, previous experience and/or evidence of special aptitude in the realm of psychological relationships and the potential for becoming a Jungian analyst. Professional experience/certification in a clinical/psychotherapeutic field may be considered an asset; however, the demonstrated capacity and potential for depth psychological understanding, and the personal self-awareness and sensitivity necessary for psychological consciousness in an analytic encounter, will be of primary importance. Successful applicants will be notified by April 1, after an overall review by all Selection Committees. Successful applicants then will receive the OAJA Registration Form and their copy of the Candidate Enrolment Contract, which is subject to the ‘Private Career Colleges Act, 2005’ and the regulations made under the Act.

TUITION

OAJA uses a ‘Standard Tuition Fee with Unlimited Attendance’.

Domestic Students

At this time, the cost of the ‘Standard Tuition Fee with Unlimited Attendance’ for domestic students is $4,022 per semester (e-transfer, cheque or money order) or $4,145 (PayPal/credit card), payable mid-July for Fall semester 2023 and mid-November for Winter semester 2024.

International students: 
Pre-payment of the full year’s (2 semesters) tuition in advance is required for international students by the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order to facilitate applications for a student visa/study permit.  The annual ‘Standard Tuition Fee with Unlimited Attendance’ for international students is $8,284 Canadian dollars ($4,082 x 2 semesters + $120 administrative fee), payable by wire transfer.  This fee is payable mid to late-May for the Fall 2023/Winter 2024 academic year, in order to allow adequate time to apply for a student visa/work permit.  Please note: any international applicant who pre-pays tuition and who is refused a student visa/study permit shall be refunded their full tuition pre-payment minus the $120 administration fee.

The ‘Standard Tuition Fee with Unlimited Attendance’ is payable every semester a candidate is enrolled in the OAJA training program. Leaves of Absence are considered “exceptional” and bear a fee of $650/670 per semester. Refunds will be in accord with PCC regulations. All fees are subject to change.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of the program, a Diploma in Analytical Psychology will be awarded, certifying that the recipient is deemed capable of working as a Jungian analyst. After the graduate has submitted an application for membership to the Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts and it has been approved, membership in the International Association for Analytical Psychology is conferred.

CRPO

The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario came into force on April 1, 2015. OAJA accepts in principle that at least some of what the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario defines as ‘the controlled act’ and ‘scope of practice’ of psychotherapy transpires in Jungian analysis. Registration will be an individual matter with examinations from the College. OAJA graduates will be suitably prepared and can meet the College requirements for specific milestones such as supervision hours, learning hours, and core competencies. The OAJA Analyst Training Program is a “Recognized Education and Training Program” by The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

All graduates who intend to practice as Jungian analysts outside of the province of Ontario are responsible for determining the licensure requirements to practice psychotherapy in their jurisdiction.

MORE DETAILS

For 3 pages with details of the Regulations and Procedures of the OAJA Training Program click on Training program application form and condensed regulations

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Paul Benedetto, RP, OAJA Registrar
18 Colborn St.
Guelph, ON  N1G 2M5
519-265-6468

Submit applications from September 1 to the deadline of November 15 for admission to the program beginning the following year in September.

For Application Form: click link at top of this page: ‘training application form and condensed regulations’.

Revised July 2023