Academic Foundations and International Experience
Barry H. Schneider received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1972, where his professors focused on animal learning and motivation. Although his own work would become more applied, this foundation shaped his empirical approach.
He completed his master’s (1974) and doctoral (1977) degrees at the University of Toronto. His clinical training included internships at Thistletown (a children’s mental health centre) and the Oakville Reception and Assessment Centre (for juvenile delinquents), as well as shorter placements in schools, a psychiatric hospital, and a counselling clinic.
In 1978, he became a registered psychologist in Ontario and holds the Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
He began as a supervising school psychologist before joining the faculty of the University of Ottawa’s School of Psychology in 1981. During academic leaves, he taught at the University of Toronto, University of Oxford, and University of Florence, and worked at the Laboratoire de Psychobiologie de l’Enfant in Paris (CNRS).
Practice, Teaching and Lifelong Contribution
After taking early retirement from the University of Ottawa in 2014, Dr. Schneider joined Boston College. In 2024, he retired from full-time teaching and clinical practice, but continues to stay active as a research consultant and instructor, with a focus on online asynchronous courses.
He has maintained clinical involvement throughout his career—working in private practice, consulting for daycare centres and a group home for young offenders, and supervising practicum and internship students for over 20 years.
Dr. Schneider takes particular interest in supporting children and adolescents who face both psychological challenges and cultural transitions, especially in international settings.
He has supervised 14 completed doctoral theses and 19 master’s theses, contributing significantly to the next generation of psychologists.
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew