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The departmental minimum course requirements for the Ph.D. degree is 4 substantive half-courses (areas may have additional course requirements). Clinical Proseminar milestone is not included in the count of substantive courses. All other graduate courses (including all clinical theory and practica courses) are included in the substantive course count. The Ph.D. comprehensive exam requirement is not listed under a course number and thus are not part of the count of substantive courses. Any extra relevant courses completed during the Masters may be credited towards these Ph.D. course requirements.   Students entering our Ph.D. Clinical program must meet all Master's level requirements for our program. Thus, if Psychology 9551/9552 (or equivalent) have not been completed during the student's Master's program, it must be completed during the Ph.D. 1 year. Furthermore, students entering our program at the Ph.D. level from a Master's program elsewhere may be required to take both Professional Foundations courses (Psychology 9300 and 9301). Finally, students entering at this Ph.D. level may be required to take additional courses covering Assessment, Psychometric Theory, and Psychopathology (adult or child).   Students must attend and participate in all clinical workshops and brownbags throughout their Ph.D. level training, until applying for residency. This is accomplished by enrolling in the Clinical Proseminar milestone during each year in the Ph.D. program. Ph.D. 1 Year  

a.  Clinical Area Comprehensive Examination. Note: Can be completed either in Year 1 or Year 2 of Ph.D. program. b.  Ph.D. Thesis Research (starts upon entry to the Ph.D. program). c.  Initial Intervention practicum (typically starts in the fall of the Ph.D. 1 year). d.  At least two graduate half courses in the clinical area (one of these may be the initial intervention      practicum). e.  Possible completion of a cognate course requirement (if still needed).

  Ph.D. 2 Year and beyond  

a.  Ph.D. Thesis Research (continues each year). The Psychology Department Graduate Supervision web      document notes that "Ph.D. students should complete (and have accepted) a Ph.D. proposal no later      than the end of  their Ph.D. 2 year". b.  Further courses in the clinical area, one of which must be an evaluation/research methods course, and      one of which must be an Intervention Theory course. c.  Completion of any remaining cognate course requirements if still needed (social, individual differences,      cognitive/affective, and biological bases of behavior). d.  Completion of all practica and internship requirements. e.  Completion of history and systems requirement* * If not yet completed

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The department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (PNB) offers a MSc program and a PhD program in Psychology. These programs introduce students to the issues and questions in the field of experimental psychology, and train them on the theoretical basis and research approaches used to study psychological questions. PNB graduate programs have a particularly strong focus on experimental research. Within the PhD program, a Research and Clinical Training stream, which trains students within a scientist-practitioner model, is available.

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Psychology (msc), areas of research.

• Animal behaviour
• Cognition and perception
• Developmental psychology
• Evolution and social behaviour
• Systems and behavioural neuroscience

Psychology (PhD)

Psychology (phd – research and clinical training stream).

Research and Clinical Training is a stream within the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour PhD program. The primary objective is to train students within the scientist-practitioner model so that they will be skilled in core competencies surrounding the pursuit of scientific knowledge and the provision of psychological services. Our training model is focused on:

• rigorous training in research methodology, experimental design and statistics; and
• clinical training in the areas of adult psychology;
• including course work, clinical practica, and full-time residency within a CPA/APA accredited (or equivalent) site.

Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS) Varied values

Varied values

ACUNS established its scholarship program, the Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) in 1982 to advance knowledge and understanding of Canada’s North. The purpose of the CNST is to develop a cadre of scholars and scientists with northern experience and, at the same time, to enhance the educational opportunities available for northern residents.

For a list of scholarships and funding available, as well as eligibility criteria, award values, application details, and deadlines, visit the ACUNS website.

Autism Scholars Award $$$

Deadline Date:

December 1, 2023

With the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, a scholar awards program in autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province’s capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.

One one-year award at the master’s level and up to two one-year awards at the doctoral level will be made by the COU:

• Master’s Award: $18,000 ($6,000 per term beginning September 2024)
• Doctoral Award: $20,000 ($6,666 per term beginning September 2024)

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements $$

May 22, 2024

The CGS-MSFSS supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.

Please review eligibility and criteria for more information about this travel award.

If you wish to apply, please contact your department graduate administrator.

Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program

The bi-national program is an educational exchange, with a mandate to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America. Available to graduate students, faculty, professionals and independent researchers, successful applicants conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the United States. Fulbright Canada offers various scholarship awards within this program, with further information on the various award opportunities made available through the Canada-US Fulbright Program website.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright website.

CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral $$$$

October 2, 2023

McMaster internal ResearchNet deadline: October 2, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

Applications are prepared and submitted by students in ResearchNet by the internal deadline set by McMaster. You will not be able to submit your application to ResearchNet until all the required tasks are completed, including the letters from your sponsors.

We encourage you to work closely with your supervisor and department on your application. The application you submit to ResearchNet on October 2 will be the final version that will be sent to CIHR if approved by McMaster.

CIHR Strategic Master’s Award $$$

December 14, 2023

The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to scholars who are engaged in an eligible master’s program in Canada (refer to Eligibility) and that are relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these scholars to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields.

The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program is supported by CIHR Institutes and Initiatives with specific priority areas and is administered by CIHR.

CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M) $$$

The CGS M Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the university level, under the guidance of the three agencies.

For a recorded information session about the Fall 2023 application process, click on the Learn More button.

CSA Group Graduate Scholarship $$

March 31, 2024

The purpose of the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship is to support graduate students in the pursuit of knowledge generation related to standards. Full-time graduate students at the Masters level studying at a publicly funded, accredited Canadian university are eligible to apply.

The research can be conducted in any field (e.g. engineering, social sciences, health sciences) and must include standards as a component of the research. The topic does not need to be related to an area in which CSA Group already has standards. The research may investigate aspects of an existing standard or may explore an area for future standards development.

Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award $$

April 30, 2023

The Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award of $5,000 for any kind of research into celiac disease and / or gluten sensitivity is available to students and those who have recently completed degrees.

Eligibility criteria, application details and deadlines available on the Canadian Celiac Association website.

E.B. Eastburn Fellowship $$$$

March 3, 2025

Under the terms of a bequest to Hamilton Community Foundation by the late Eugene B. Eastburn, a two-year Fellowship will be awarded for full-time postdoctoral studies in engineering or sciences (Natural or Physical sciences, including Health Sciences).

The fellowship will be awarded for 24 months for a total value of $90,000.

Note: The 2025 competition will be announced in late fall 2024.

Faculty of science graduate scholarship $.

Established in 2019 by a Ph.D. graduate from the Class of ’95. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to full-time students enrolled in a Master’s of Science or Ph.D. program in the Faculty of Science who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement.

Fulbright Canada Student Awards $ – $$$

November 15, 2023

Traditional Fulbright Canada Student awards are intended for Canadian citizens who are graduate students, prospective graduate students, or promising young professionals who wish to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Awards may be held at any university, research centre, think tank, or government agency in the United States.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright Canada website.

GSA Travel Award $

The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are funded from the proceeds of the Graduate Students Association Development Fund, which receives contributions from graduate students and the University. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants fund is administered through the School of Graduate Studies. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are designed to enable graduate students to travel to undertake research or present at conferences relevant to their field of study. There are a fluctuating number of awards available each semester.

The successful recipients will be determined randomly by selecting one recipient from each faculty (Health Sciences, Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business) and the balance of the awards left in a given period will be randomly selected from a list of the remaining applicants from all faculties combined.

Application dates:

• Fall competition for September to December travel: Opens September 1, 2023 and closes October 2, 2023
• Winter competition for January to April travel: Opens January 2, 2024 and closes February 5, 2024
• Summer competition for May to August travel: Opens May 1, 2024 and closes June 3, 2024

H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarship $$

The H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarships were established by the income from a bequest in the estate of Hugh G. Hilton, at one time Chief Executive Officer of Stelco and member of the McMaster Board of Governors support a Master’s scholarship. The scholarship is tenable for one year, and is awarded annually to incoming Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students from departments which offer full-time Master’s graduate studies. Priority will be given to students intending research in Canadian industry or industrial problems. Other things being equal, preference will be given to deserving children of employees or former employees of Stelco Ltd.

Harry Lyman Hooker Sr. Fellowships $$$-$$$$

The Harry Lyman Hooker Sr. Fellowships are made possible through a bequest from the estate of Harry Lyman Hooker. These awards are given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who are ENTERING their first year of a master’s or doctoral program, at McMaster University in those disciplines that receive funding primarily from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

These fellowships will be distributed between the four Faculties – Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science.

Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship $$-$$$

March 14, 2024

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Students was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University and to the broader community. The School of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies program and the Indigenous Education Council, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student(s) who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise.

The scholarship is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may re-apply.

Incoming students are eligible to apply.

Health Research Postdoctoral Opportunities

A comprehensive list of funding sources and agencies for postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Health Sciences and those doing health-related research can be found in McMaster’s funding database.. On the site, you will find a variety of filters to help you in your search.

Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship $

Established in honour of McMaster Faculty of Engineering PhD students Iman Aghabali and Mehdi Eshaghian, and a former Faculty of Health Science Post-Doctoral Fellow, who lost their lives on the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Associate Deans responsible for graduate studies, to international graduate students from Iran who demonstrate academic excellence.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships

February 1, 2024

The JSPS provides opportunities in universities or other research institutions in Japan for:

• Postdoctoral researchers to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups;
• Senior scientists/university professors to participate in cooperative activities with researchers. NSERC cooperates with the JSPS by receiving and processing applications, and by nominating candidates to the JSPS.
• For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the NSERC website .

Jean Pettifor and Dick Pettifor Scholarship Fund $$

In support of graduate student research projects in the area of professional ethics, or international ethics for psychologists, with special focus on diversity, such as ethnicity, gender and disability.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Psychology Foundation of Canada website.

John Charles Polanyi Prize $$$

In honour of the achievement of John Charles Polanyi, recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to postdoctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment at an Ontario university.

Lee Origins Institute Graduate Scholarship $

Established in 2022 by Joseph and Joanne Lee. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science, to a graduate student who demonstrates academic or research excellence within the Origin’s Institute.

Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund $

April 30, 2024

This award is through the True Sport Foundation of Canada. Open to applicants who are

• high-performance athletes enrolled at a Canadian university, community college or other post-secondary educational institution.
• post-secondary students active in sport at a non-high-performance level.
• sport practitioners active/working in sport as an official, administrator or high-performance coach.
• educators working in a sport, sports sciences, sport management/administration or other applicable discipline.

All questions should be directed to the True Sport Foundation of Canada.

Visit their website for all details and contact information.

MacDATA Graduate Fellowship $$

March 15, 2021

The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are:

• To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.
• To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships $$-$$$

The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.

Two types of the Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship . Both are to support graduate study.

Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program $$

March 31, 2023

Manulife has introduced the first Life Lessons Scholarship Program in Canada, for students who’ve experienced the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. The Scholarship Program helps combat the financial burden of paying for post-secondary education during an emotional time and recognizes the perseverance that so many youth show in such adversity.

The next application call for this scholarship opens on February 1, 2024. Visit the Manulife website for details on that date.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security $$$

February 23, 2024

Four scholarships open to master’s and PhD students who are conducting research on determinants, impacts, and policy or program interventions into food insecurity in Canada.

Visit Maple Leaf Centre for Food Insecurity to learn more and apply.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] .

McMaster Graduate General Bursary $

What is a bursary.

A bursary is based solely on financial need. In most cases, information from your OSAP application is used to determine your financial need (some students who don’t receive OSAP can still apply for a bursary).

The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program application opens mid-August in AwardSpring. Funding is paid out in mid-February.

Who can apply?

Graduate students who demonstrate financial need can apply for the McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program.

Please note: The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program is not open to international students enrolled in graduate studies, MBA, medicine or physician assistant programs.

Bursary eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled at McMaster
• Submit a completed application by the bursary deadline
• OSAP students who receive an income update request must complete it by the income update deadline
• Continue to demonstrate financial need throughout the study period
• Indigenous students
• students with OSAP government aid restrictions include:
• academic progress restriction
• income verification restriction
• provincial and/or federal default restriction
• credit check restriction
• students with a disability taking a reduced course load
• students with out-of-province student aid
• part-time students
• students receiving social assistance

McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

July 15, 2020

Prospective postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a research plan that focuses on interdisciplinary, impact-driven approaches in the study of optimal aging through one or more of the following research areas:

• the impact of exercise on mobility;
• the interrelationship between psychological function and social function;
• causes and consequences of multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy;
• the role of caregiving, equity, economics and transportation in optimal aging;
• the understanding of the biological mechanisms of diseases of aging;
• evaluating approaches to knowledge translation to improve optimal aging; and
• the use of technology to promote optimal aging and aging in place.

The applicant and principal supervisor are expected to involve at least two other researchers from two different McMaster faculties (outside of the principal supervisor’s faculty) as mentors in the development of an interdisciplinary research plan.

MIRA and Labarge Scholarships in Aging Research $$$

February 28, 2002

The MIRA and Labarge Scholarship program offers awards at the master’s and PhD level in two distinct streams. The Labarge Mobility Scholarship supports applicants whose research on aging includes a focus on mobility. The MIRA Scholarship in Aging Research supports interdisciplinary aging research in one of MIRA’s identified areas of focus.

The scholarships are open to master’s students beginning a new McMaster graduate degree in the 2022/2023 school year and PhD students entering year one or two of their studies. Interested candidates must develop and submit a research proposal in collaboration with a MIRA supervisor and an interdisciplinary mentor from outside the primary supervisor’s Faculty. MIRA requires confirmation that the supervisor and/or program will commit to matching the minimum level of support for the recipient for the duration of the graduate degree. See call for proposals and application form for more information.

MIRA Graduate Student Travel Awards $

March 15, 2020

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging funds up to 10 graduate student travel awards per year – five in each round – valued at $500 each for students working with MIRA researchers.  Graduate students travelling to an academic conference to present an accepted abstract in aging research are eligible for up to $500 in travel funding.

For details about this and other funding opportunities, visit MIRA .

Deadlines for 2020: March 15 and September 15

Molson C. Cain Graduate Award $

Established in 2018 by the Estate of Molson C. Cain. To provide funding for a research grant for a MSc or PhD student in the Faculty of Science to be used for meetings, publications or equipment in support of their thesis. Funding to be available for the duration of the student’s nominal degree.

MURA Academic Scholarship

Established in 2020 the McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student researching technological advances related to seniors, and who demonstrates academic excellence.

NSERC Doctoral scholarships $$$-$$$$

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS D) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral (PGS D) programs provide financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields. There is a single application and review process for the CGS D and the PGS D programs. The top-ranked applicants are awarded the CGS D (tenable only in Canada) and highly ranked applicants in the next tier are awarded the PGS D (tenable in Canada and abroad).

Both programs are administered through a single application.

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

October 17, 2019

The NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) program provides support to a core of the most promising researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The fellowships are also intended to secure a supply of highly qualified Canadians with leading-edge scientific and research skills for Canadian industry, government and academic institutions.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship website.

OGS for Indigenous Graduate Students $$$

Two OGS-I scholarships are awarded to Indigenous graduate students at McMaster University who face significant financial hardship, with particular priority given to women with family responsibilities.

This criteria has been established in consultation with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and is adjudicated by a committee chaired through the Indigenous Studies Program.

Ontario Graduate Fellowships $$$

Ontario Graduate Fellowships (OGF) provide funding to full-time students in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral level. It’s a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above.

Value: $12,000 ($4,000 per term)

Duration: 1 year

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) $$$

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs provide funding to full-time students at the master’s and doctoral levels. They are merit-based scholarships for students with an A- or above average.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship – International $$$

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship for International Students is by nomination only. Applicants to this award must contact their department for application instructions

Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award $$$$

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a scholar awards program in women’s health has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent women’s health scholars.

The community of women’s health scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge about women’s health and its translation into improved health for women, more effective health services and products for women, and a strengthened health care system.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship $$$$

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is a three-year program designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action. for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world. Up to 20 doctoral Scholars are selected each year and receive generous funding for their studies in addition to leadership training.

The annual value is up to $60,000 per Scholar–$40,000 (to cover tuition, and reasonable living expenses) and $20,000 (for research, networking, travel allowance, and possibly for the learning of languages).

Applications are now made directly to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation .

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. ET, December 1, 2023

Psychology Foundation of Canada Varied values

Various grants and travel supports available. Visit the Psychology Foundation of Canada for all details.

Rainbow Fund $

To be granted to graduate students enrolled in any program who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ students and demonstrate financial need.

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty of the Future Value varies

Value varies

This fellow is awarded to female students who are citizens of a developing country or emerging economy. Applicants should be preparing for doctoral or postdoctoral research in the in the physical sciences, engineering, technology and related disciplines.

Deadline is usually during the Fall months. For all details – eligibility, value, deadlines, etc. – go to the Schlumberger Foundation website.

Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada Graduate Student Award of Merit $$

At least three awards, each in the amount of $4000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

Women registered in master’s or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this 2023 competition. There are five awards available for this competition. Each university may nominate one person for the award.

Read about McMaster PhD student Liza-Anastasia DiCecco, who received the 2023 SWAAC Award of Merit .

SSHRC Doctoral scholarships $$$-$$$$

SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral and the  SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships support high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in the social sciences and humanities. This support allows scholars to fully concentrate on their doctoral studies, to seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields and to contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards.

Both the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the Canada Graduate Scholarships—Doctoral Program (CGS D) are offered through one annual national competition. Applicants need to submit only one application to be considered for one or both awards. As each award has notable differences, applicants must read the descriptions for each award carefully to determine if they are eligible to apply for and hold each award. Applicants eligible for both the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and CGS D Scholarships will automatically be considered for both awards.

Important: SSHRC application deadline extended to midnight on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

SSHRC has confirmed that the Online Application system is available as of the afternoon of Thursday, October 5th. 

The Barkleys of Avonmore Scholarship $

The Barkley’s of Avonmore Scholarship was established in 1977 through the generosity of Fred Barkley to assist a student from a developing country to pursue advanced studies at McMaster University.  Each year the Dean of Graduate Studies will identify a worthy graduate student from one of the developing countries to receive the award.

The Bill Carment Memorial Scholarship in Social Development $

The Bill Carment Memorial Scholarship in Social Development was established in 2005 by family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Dr. D.W. (Bill) Carment, formerly faculty member of the department of Psychology and later, director of the McMaster Centre of Continuing Education. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the chair of the department of Psychology to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellent progress in his/her research training and who is pursuing a career in the area of social development.

The Cecil and Yvette Yip Graduate Bursaries $$

The Cecil and Yvette Yip Graduate Bursaries were established in 2003 by Dr. Cecil Yip (Class of 1959) and Mrs. Yvette Yip to recognize and encourage graduate students whose innovative work in the physical sciences and engineering crosses formal disciplinary boundaries. Preference will be given to students in any graduate program in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering, whose thesis research demonstrates excellence in integrating engineering science within the study of biology. The students must also demonstrate financial need to be eligible. A variable number of bursaries are to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies.

The CHEPA Doctoral Research Scholarship $

Established in 2022 by David Feeny and George Torrance, founding members of the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to doctoral students enrolled in any program, who are conducting research under the supervision of faculty members belonging to CHEPA and who demonstrate academic and research excellence. The scholarship will support PhD students who have successfully completed their comprehensive examinations. Preference will be given to students with research interests that include health-related quality of life, health technology assessment, health economics, health services research, or health policy.

The Dr. Colin Webber Graduate Scholarship $$

Established in 2013 to honour the memory of Dr. Colin Webber, McMaster University professor, physicist, radiation safety expert, teacher, mentor, and leader in the field of bone research. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to master’s or doctoral students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in bone research.

Value: Minimum $1,600

The Edna Howard Bursary $

Established in 2022 by the family of Edna Howard, this bursary honours the support Edna offered graduate students through her work as a cook at The Phoenix Bar and Grill, owned and operated by the Graduate Students Association. Her food warmed the hearts of the McMaster campus community for many years until her retirement. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies to full-time students in any program who demonstrate financial need.

The Graduate Students Association Bursary $

The Graduate Students Association Bursary was established in 1999 by the Graduate Students Association at McMaster University under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to a full-time or part-time graduate student in one of the following faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, or the PhD program in Business. The bursary will be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Students Association.

The H. Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary $

The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr. Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior research fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the program director of ‘Water Without Borders’ to students registered in a Master’s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship $$

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship was established in 1987, and is open to non-Canadian students from countries of the British Commonwealth. This prestigious award is open to students who qualify for admission into any graduate program that extends to the doctorate, although the student’s initial registration may be at the Master’s level. The award is once renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. It will be awarded at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.

The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships $

Established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey.  James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935.  This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel.  To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence.

The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary $

The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary was established in 1997 by The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. To be granted to graduate students in the faculties of Business, Engineering, Science or Social Science who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to graduate students who are conducting research related to commercial transportation issues and policy, specifically the role of transportation in stimulating regional economic development and trade.

The Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Graduate Award

Established in 2022 by the Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student who is currently enrolled in their first year of any program who identifies as a member of the queer, trans community and is Black, racialized, or Indigenous.

The Lorne F. Lambier, Q.C., Scholarship $

The Lorne F. Lambier, QC Scholarship was established in 1984. The scholarship is tenable for one year. The scholarship is awarded annually to current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or international students registered in a master’s or doctoral graduate program in Faculties of Health Science and Science whose research is directed toward the understanding and/or cure of cancer.

The Mary and Harold Waterman Graduate Science Bursary $

Established in 2019 by Mary (Class of ’48) and Dr. Harold Waterman (Class of ’48 & ’49). To be granted to a graduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who demonstrates financial need.

The Myra Baillie Academic Grant $

Established in 2005 by the Surgical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graduate student in any degree program who attains and “A” average and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a female graduate student.

Award Value: 2 awards of $1,000 each

The Richard Fuller Memorial Scholarships for Science $$$

The Richard Fuller Memorial Scholarships for Science were established in 1991 with funds from the estate of Henrietta Osborne. The scholarships are renewable up to three years, provided performance in graduate studies is maintained at a high academic level. These scholarships will be awarded annually to incoming or, current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students registered in a master’s and doctoral graduate programs in the Faculty of Science demonstrating high academic achievement.

The School of Graduate Studies Grant in Aid for Research Travel $-$$

March 8, 2024

The SGS Grant is intended to be a grant in aid of research; students should not expect the grants to cover the full cost of travel or field work.

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Grant is not intended for conference or course work travel .

It is not meant to replace sources of funding already available from the tri-agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), other external granting sources, or internal scholarships and bursaries.

It is not intended to fund the research itself, but the travel to do the research.

Application Date

The application will open in Mosaic on January 8, 2024, and close on March 8, 2024.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral $$$$

September 6, 2023

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

It is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies.

Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, and foreign citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award $$-$$$

March 28, 2022

The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at $12,000 in direct funding and up to $2,000 for experiential funding, it’s a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month, including time for synchronous group events between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.

Awarded to up to three graduate students annually.

Yates Scholarship $

The Yates Scholarship Fund (up to $500) was established in 1963 by the bequest of William Henry Yates. This fund support upper-level doctoral students with research activities and conference travel when a paper is being delivered. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exam.

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Doctorate in Philosophy Psychology

The School of Psychology offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and an M.A. in Experimental Psychology. In the Phd, the following programs are offered in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology with the following fields approved by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies:

• Clinical Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Behavioural Neurosciences

For the MA-PhD program, only students who intend to complete a doctorate are admitted. In special circumstances, students may be requested to complete the MA program after their first year of enrollment.

The School participates in a collaborative specialization in Canadian Studies at the PhD level. 

The program is governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies. 

Program Objectives

Ma - phd in experimental psychology.

The objective of this program is to train researchers in experimental psychology with emphasis on one of the following areas: behavioural neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology, human and animal cognition, learning, language, sleep and dreams, social, cognitive and emotional development, perception, intergroup relations, motivation, and the social psychology of health and work.

MA - PhD in Clinical Psychology

The clinical psychology program is fully accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The purpose of this generalist program is to provide doctoral training in the area of clinical psychology. Students are prepared to work with adults and/or children, youth, and families. Students also have the option to complete a Concentration in Child and Family Psychological Services.

Professional training includes exposure to cognitive-behavioural, process-experiential, interpersonal, systemic, and community consultation approaches. Thesis supervisors within the clinical program have expertise in a number of research areas related to mental health. These include, but are not limited to, the following: anxiety and affective disorders; child and youth attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; child behavioural difficulties and child-parent relationships; childhood trauma and trauma-related disorders in children, youth, and adults; psychotherapy process; relationship science and couple therapy; sexuality and sexual health; health psychology and coping with chronic illness; forensic psychology; community psychology; program evaluation; technology and media.

For further information about the graduate programs, please send an email to  [email protected] or call 613-562-5801.

Accreditation

The clinical psychology program meets CPA’s accreditation standards for training in professional psychology (e.g., degree requirements, professional competencies, diversity).

For further information about the clinical psychology program’s accreditation, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) may be contacted at the following address : 

Accreditation Office Canadian Psychological Association 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702 Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5J3 [email protected] 613-237-2144 x333 or 1-888-472-0657 x333.

Registration

In Ontario, practice as a psychologist is governed by statute law so graduation from the doctoral program in clinical psychology does not by itself qualify a person to practice as a psychologist. Regulations of the School of Psychology prohibit students from being involved in the private practice of psychology, outside of practica and internships, unless the internship has been completed and students have received explicit permission from the Director of the Clinical Program and the Practicum and Internship Coordinator.

For further information about registration as a clinical psychologist in Ontario, the College of Psychologists of Ontario ( CPO ) may be contacted at the following address:

Co-ordination of the Programs

The Graduate Studies Committee, and its two permanent subcommittees (for the programs in experimental and clinical psychology, respectively) ensure the ongoing co-ordination of the programs, in keeping with the regulations in effect for graduate studies.

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

The normal minimum requirement for admission into either of the two programs (MA - PhD in Clinical Psychology or MA - PhD in Experimental Psychology) is the Honours Bachelor in Psychology, or its equivalent, including an Honour's thesis or an equivalent individual research project. In addition, course requirements include a course in History and Systems of Psychology (or its equivalent), and two courses in statistical analysis (or their equivalents). If these course requirements are not met at the time of admission, the candidates will be required to complete them within the first two years of graduate studies. (For the program in Clinical Psychology, in order to meet a component of the academic requirements for enrollment with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, a minimum of twenty undergraduate psychology courses is required for admission.)

Each file is assessed to determine whether equivalences will be granted on the basis of courses completed at the master’s level. Candidates for the clinical program with fewer than 21 units of equivalencies will be admitted to the MA level while those with 21 or more units of equivalencies will be admitted directly to the PhD.

Exceptionally, admission to the Experimental Psychology program is possible on the basis of a four-year Honour's degree in another discipline relevant to Psychology, with a letter of support from the prospective supervisor. The degree must include a thesis or an equivalent individual research project and the equivalent of at least 36 units (12 one-term courses) in Psychology, including statistics and some research experience.

Note: Students with a strong background in mathematics, physical sciences, biological science or computer science are especially encouraged to apply.

Only students who intend to complete the doctorate are admitted. Those holding an Honours Bachelor in Psychology are admitted to the MA program and are permitted to transfer to the PhD after one year, provided their performance in courses and research is satisfactory. Those already holding a master’s in psychology are admitted directly to the PhD program.

Requests for admission are examined by an Admissions Committee in accordance with the admissions policy of the Council of the School of Psychology.

Second Language Requirements

All students must meet certain second language requirements (in English or in French) in order to obtain their doctoral degree. 

Fast-track from Master’s in Experimental Psychology to Doctoral Program in Experimental Psychology

Students who achieve outstanding academic  performance and demonstrate high promise for advanced research during the Master's may, with the permission of the Graduate Studies Committee, transfer into the PhD program in Experimental Psychology without completing the MA, under the following conditions:

• It occurs within sixteen months of initial enrolment in the master’s;
• Students have successfully completed the two Statistics courses and the first-year seminar course with grades of at least (A-) in each;
• Written recommendation/support by the supervisor or potential supervisor; and (4)Approval by the Graduate Studies Committee.
• Please note that admission to this program is competitive and having the minimum requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission.

However, students who transfer but do not complete the PhD can receive an MA by fulfilling all the requirements of the MA program. Please note that the minimal admission average requirements for the doctoral program must also be met.

The request for permission to transfer must be made during the third term of enrollment at the latest. The student must enroll in the PhD in the fourth term at the latest.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the  2023-2024 calendars  for the previous requirements.

PhD Degree Requirements

A) clinical psychology.

The program in Clinical Psychology includes 17 courses. In addition to required clinical courses, students in Clinical Psychology must complete four fundamental courses in psychology to meet CPA accreditation criteria for the core content areas of psychology (although equivalencies may be granted for some fundamental courses by the Director of the clinical program) and four supplementary clinical courses.

For students entering the program with courses completed at the master's level, at the discretion of the Director of the clinical program, equivalencies may be granted for up to a maximum of 30 units.

NOTE: Students must complete the 9 compulsory clinical courses in the language of the program in which they were admitted. Students must complete the majority of remaining courses (foundational, supplementary clinical) and their clinical training in the language of the program in which they were admitted.

Typical Program Sequence

Only students who have not completed an undergraduate course in history of psychology must enroll for  PSY 4130 . We recommend that this course be taken during the first year, but it can be taken later in the program.

Students entering with master's degrees in psychology are not required to enroll in this practicum.

This is a 6-unit course continuing over two consecutive terms.

This is a course continuing from the first term.

One course unit is granted per every 30 placement hours completed. 

Students must complete this course to cover the Social bases of behaviour foundational requirement.

Students in the Child and Family Psychological Services concentration may use the course PSY 7105 as a supplementary clinical course. The course PSY 6132  may also be used as a clinical supplementary course or to fulfill the requirement of the foundational course in Individual bases of behaviour.

A clinical course that must be completed in the language of the program in which a student was admitted, unless an exception has been approved by the Director of the clinical program.

Concentration in Child and Family Psychological Services

The same clinical program requirements (see above) apply to students in the concentration. These students will complete a portion of the program requirements in the area of child and family. More specifically, the following conditions must be met:

Completion of two courses:

Students in the Child and Family Psychological Services concentration may use the course PSY 7105 as a supplementary clinical course. The course PSY 6132 may also be used as a clinical supplementary course or to fulfill the requirement of the foundational course in individual bases of behaviour.

Clinical training

• A minimum of 5 integrated assessments.
• A minimum of 5-7 intervention cases.

Additional information about the concentration may be found at Concentration in Child and Family Psychological Services .

B) EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

The program of courses is individually tailored to the research interests and needs of the student. With the exception of the statistics course ( PSY 5120 and PSY 5121 ), the first-year seminar ( PSY 5424 ), and the research courses ( PSY 5023 and PSY 6042 ), the schedule below is intended to serve as a guideline and is not mandatory. The four optional courses may be spread over several years, depending on availability and level of the student's research involvement.

NOTE: Students are free to take courses in both languages. Please refer to the equivalent French course code.

Note that students admitted on the basis of a master's degree in psychology may receive exemptions for some of the following courses as determined by the director of the Experimental Program.

Only students who have not completed an undergraduate course in the history of psychology must enroll for  PSY 4130 . We recommend that this course be taken during the first year in the program.

Of the optional courses, two of the four courses must be taken from the course cluster most relevant to the student's doctoral research. The remaining two optional courses must be taken from one of the other course clusters. 

The list of courses pertaining to each cluster is available from the School of Psychology. The course clusters are as follows: 

• Behavioural Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Social and Community Psychology
• Quantitative Psychology and Research Methods

Normally, all formal course requirements should have been met by the end of year 3, with the thesis as the only remaining requirement. What should remain are the thesis proposal, comprehensive examination and the thesis itself.

The composition of the thesis committee must be approved by the director of the experimental program and should be determined shortly before submission of the thesis proposal. 

PhD Degree with Recognition of Professional Bilingual Competence

The student will have completed a portion of the program requirements in each of Canada’s official languages. More specifically, the following conditions must be met: 

Clinical Program

• Completion of one formal course (lecture or seminar format) in each of the official languages with assignments to be completed in the language of the course and completion in the student’s second language of a significant portion of the thesis (e.g. general introduction and general discussion).
• Completion of at least two formal courses (lecture or seminar format) in each of the official languages with assignments to be completed in the language of the courses.
• Clinical training: Completion of provision of psychological services to at least one client during the practicum or internship in each of the two official languages.

Experimental Program

• Courses: Completion of at least one formal course (lecture or seminar format) in each official language with assignments to be completed in the language of the course.
• Thesis: Completion of a significant portion of the thesis in the student’s second language (e.g. general introduction and general discussion).
• Teaching: Satisfactory completion of one teaching assistantship of no less than 60 hours in each official language including in each case a minimum of three hours of formal lecturing. Equivalent substitutes may be approved by the director of the experimental program.

The satisfactory fulfillment of the above requirements (re: courses) will be monitored by the program directors.

Note: In the experimental program, the first of these requirements must be completed before the other two.

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology

For students admitted into the MA-PhD, an MA degree may, in special circumstances, be awarded to students who have met the requirements. The Graduate Studies Committee will decide in each case whether this alternative is feasible.

Students must be enrolled for at least four terms of full-time residence.

In the case of a Master of Arts in Psychology (MA), the minimum requirements for the degree are as follows:

The applied clinical training ( PSY 6007 , and if necessary, PSY 6008 or PSY 6009 ) must be worked out on an individual basis with the Coordinator of Practica and Internships.

MA with Major Research Paper

Students must be enrolled for at least three terms of full-time residence.

Only students who have not completed an undergraduate course in history of psychology must enroll  PSY 4130 . We recommend that this course be taken during the first year, but it can be taken later in the program.

With the exception of Clinical Courses and  PSY 6042 .

MA Course-based with Co-op

Students must be enrolled for at least four terms of full-time residence. The Co-op term is mandatory and cannot be replaced by other courses.

Only students who have not completed an undergraduate course in history of psychology must enroll PSY 4130 . We recommend that this course be taken during the first year, but it can be taken later in the program.

With the exception of Clinical Courses, PSY 5023 , and PSY 6042 .

Duration of the Program

Students are expected to complete all requirements within five years. The maximum time permitted is six years from the date of transfer to the PhD.

Students who, at the time of admission, can provide proof of their competence in both English and French (e.g., prior post-secondary education in both languages, certificate of linguistic competency) are deemed to meet the language requirement.

All students must meet certain second language requirements (English or French) in order to obtain their doctoral degree. These requirements can be met in one of four ways:

• by passing the FLS 1000 proficiency test administered by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (ILOB)
• by successfully completing a compulsory graduate course in which all course requirements will have been met in the second language
• writing the Thesis in the second language, or
• by successfully completing a second year course designated by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute ( FLS 2511 or ESL 2111 ). The grade received for this course will appear as a ‘S’ (satisfactory) or ‘NS’ (not satisfactory) on the official transcript.  In this case, as this is an undergraduate course, a Satisfactory is considered to be a 50% or higher. 

A candidate holding a student visa, and whose first language and language of instruction prior to university studies were neither English nor French, is considered by the School of Psychology to have fulfilled the second language requirement.  

Note that this is different from the PhD degree with recognition of professional bilingual competence.

The University will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation to students and student applicants with a known disability in a timely, respectful, and confidential manner as required under the Ontario Human Rights Code .

Accommodations regarding the second language requirement is offered to students with disabilities that would directly impact their ability to learn a second language . Students must be registered with Student Academic Success Services (SASS) at the University of Ottawa and provide required documentation. Such students need to contact SASS-Academic Accommodations to discuss the possibilities for accommodations as early as possible in the program.

Thesis Advisory Committee

A thesis advisory committee (also referred to as the thesis proposal committee) is formed a few months before the student submits the thesis proposal for evaluation. The committee's membership is determined by the specific research content of the thesis proposal. The committee comprises four members including the thesis supervisor. At least one member, other than the supervisor, must be a regular full time member of the School of Psychology. Depending on the thesis topic, other members may be associated with other departments or have adjunct, cross-appointed, or clinical appointments in Psychology. 

The thesis proposal is approved by committee consensus following a formal oral presentation to the committee members. Following the meeting, informal meetings may be held with the student and individual members or all members with the goal of guiding the student towards successful completion of the thesis.

Research Fields & Facilities

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa is among Canada’s top 10 research universities.

uOttawa focuses research strengths and efforts in four Strategic Areas of Development in Research (SADRs):

• Canada and the World
• Molecular and Environmental Sciences

With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.

Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences represents a place of excellence in knowledge creation, research and training. Driven by both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, research at the Faculty is rich, innovative and varied, contributing to the depth of understanding and breadth of discussions on a variety of issues nationally and internationally.  This research, whether it be fundamental, theoretical, applied or action-oriented, is generated by our renowned expertise, ultimately culminating in applications designed to influence individual communities and the betterment of society.

We have identified five research themes which collectively represent a large proportion of the research undertaken at the Faculty of Social Sciences:

• International Studies
• Francophonie
• Public Policy
• Health, Well-Being
• Justice, Society

Facilities, Research Centres and Institutes at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities (CIRCEM) , Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) , Centre for Public Management and Policy , Centre for Research on Educational and Community Service (CRECS) , Centre on Governance (COG) , Human Rights Research and Education Centre (affiliation) , Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies and Institute for Science, Society and Policy .

For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb . 

IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.

The following courses are not all offered in the same year.

PSY 5023 Practicum de recherche de niveau maîtrise / Master's Level Research Practicum (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

Formation pratique : chaque période de 30 heures équivaut à 1 crédit. / Practical training: each 30 hour period is equivalent to 1 unit.

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

PSY 5065 Seminar in Child Psychology (4 crédits / 4 units)

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

PSY 5102 Applied Psychopathology (3 units)

Major conceptual and empirical issues in the field of psychopathology. Contemporary diagnostic systems and procedures (e.g., DSM).

Course Component: Lecture

PSY 5103 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neuroscience (3 units)

Critical analysis of research trends in behavioural neuroscience and of the relations between neuroanatomy, functional systems, and complex behaviours (e.g., spatial orientation, memory, language, reasoning).

PSY 5104 Integration Seminar in Program Evaluation (3 units)

Integration of program evaluation practice, research and theory leading to a written report related to advances in program evaluation practice and theory.

Prerequisites: EDU 5299 or PSY 7103 or CRM 6359 ; EDU 6299 ; PSY 7102 . Courses PSY 5104 , EDU 5504 cannot be combined for units.

PSY 5105 Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology (3 units)

Critical analysis of research trends in cognitive psychology. Topics to include cognitive architectures and their underlying principles, the interpretation of sensory signals, attention, memory, language, mental computation, reasoning and problem-solving.

PSY 5111 Theories of Personality (3 units)

Contemporary personality theory and research concerning the structure, heritability, social and biological determinants, and social and psychiatric manifestation of fundamental personality traits.

PSY 5113 Fundamentals of Social Psychology (3 units)

Critical analysis of research trends in contemporary social psychology . Topics to include the units of analysis in social psychology, social influence, formation and functions of attitudes, stereotypes, social motivation, leadership, social organizations, and inter-group relations.

PSY 5114 Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology (3 units)

Critical analysis of research trends in developmental psychology. Topics to include current issues in emotional, cognitive, and social development during childhood and adolescence and an evaluation of current conceptualizations, measurement techniques, and research methodologies.

PSY 5120 Advanced Statistics in Psychology: Univariate Data Analysis (3 units)

Topics covered include general linear approaches to analysis of variance and covariance, basic assumptions of parametric techniques, expected mean square and error term selection, multiple comparison and trend procedures, power of statistical tests. Attention to be paid to selected factorial designs including repeated measures, regression, and log-linear analyses.

PSY 5121 Advanced Statistics in Psychology: Multivariate Data Analysis (3 units)

Principles of multivariate statistics in general, and of those of multiple regression, discriminant function analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and canonical correlation, in particular. Each statistical procedure to be accompanied by required computer application work involving major statistical packages.

Prerequisite: PSY 5120

PSY 5125 Principles of Neuropsychology (3 units)

Focus on understanding brain behaviour relationships by examining major neurobehavioural syndromes and associated neuropsychological deficits. Review of the current theoretical assumptions underlying the syndromes. Topics include: history and principles of neuropsychology, gross neuroanatomy and neuropathology, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, alexia, agraphia, visuo-spatial/perceptual/construction disorders, attention/neglect, memory and learning, limbic system functions, callosal syndromes, and executive functions.

Prerequisite: knowledge of neuroanatomy.

PSY 5133 Clinical Research Methods (3 units)

General research principles as they apply to research with clinical populations and to research on clinical services. Strategies for enhancing both the internal and external validity of research. Sampling, measurement, statistical power, and the selection of appropriate research designs.

Permission of the Department is required.

PSY 5158 Research Practicum in Social and Interpersonal Relations (3 units)

Current research in assertion and social skills training is studied through student and staff participation in research projects.

PSY 5202 Psychodiagnostic Assessment of Adults and Children (6 units)

Assessment of intellectual, behavioural and emotional functioning of children and adults. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected instruments. Integration of data for communication of assessment findings to clients and others (e.g., parents, teachers).

PSY 52021 Psychodiagnostic Assessment of Adults and Children (Part 1 of 2)

Assessment of intellectual, behavioural and emotional functioning of children and adults. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected instruments. Integration of data for communication of assessment findings to clients and others (e.g., parents, teachers). (Part 1 of 2)

PSY 52022 Psychodiagnostic Assessment of Adults and Children (Part 2 of 2) (6 units)

Assessment of intellectual, behavioural and emotional functioning of children and adults. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected instruments. Integration of data for communication of assessment findings to clients and others (e.g., parents, teachers). (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: PSY52021

PSY 5207 Psychological Intervention and Consultation (6 units)

Development of basic intervention skills. Models of psychological intervention. Consultation with individuals, organizations, and systems.

PSY 52071 Psychological Intervention and Consultation (Part 1 of 2)

Development of basic intervention skills. Models of psychological intervention. Consultation with individuals, organizations, and systems. (Part 1 of 2)

PSY 52072 Psychological Intervention and Consultation (Part 2 of 2) (6 units)

Development of basic intervention skills. Models of psychological intervention. Consultation with individuals, organizations, and systems. (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: PSY52071

PSY 5424 Contemporary Issues and Professional Skills in the Psychological Sciences (6 units)

Critical examination of contemporary issues and methodological approaches in the psychological sciences from the perspective of multiple research traditions, as well as the development of professional skills. In-class activities include lectures in each of the program's four areas of study (behavioural neuroscience, cognitive, developmental, and social/community). Professional skills modules and workshops about future career possibilities.

PSY 54241 Contemporary Issues and Professional Skills in the Psychological Sciences (Part 1 of 2)

Critical examination of contemporary issues and methodological approaches in the psychological sciences from the perspective of multiple research traditions, as well as the development of professional skills. In-class activities include lectures in each of the program's four areas of study (behavioural neuroscience, cognitive, developmental, and social/community). Professional skills modules and workshops about future career possibilities. (Part 1 of 2)

PSY 54242 Contemporary Issues and Professional Skills in the Psychological Sciences (Part 2 of 2) (6 units)

Critical examination of contemporary issues and methodological approaches in the psychological sciences from the perspective of multiple research traditions, as well as the development of professional skills. In-class activities include lectures in each of the program's four areas of study (behavioural neuroscience, cognitive, developmental, and social/community). Professional skills modules and workshops about future career possibilities. (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: PSY 54241

PSY 5502 Psychopathologie appliquée (3 crédits)

Conceptions et recherche principales en psychopathologie. Systèmes et procédures actuels de diagnostic (ex. MSD).

Volet : Cours magistral

PSY 5503 Fondements de la neuroscience du comportement (3 crédits)

Examen critique des courants de recherche en neuroscience du comportement et des relations entre la neuroanatomie, les systèmes fonctionnels et les comportements complexes (ex. l'orientation spatiale, la mémoire, le langage, le raisonnement).

PSY 5505 Fondements de la psychologie cognitive (3 crédits)

Analyse critique des courants de recherche en psychologie cognitive. Les thèmes abordés incluent : les architectures cognitives et leurs principes d'opération, l'interprétation des signaux sensoriels, l'attention, la mémoire, le langage, le calcul mental, le raisonnement et la résolution de problèmes.

PSY 5511 Théories de la personnalité (3 crédits)

Principales théories contemporaines de la personnalité, depuis la psycho-analyse et la psychologie analytique jusqu'aux approches phénoménologiques et existentielles, le néo-behavioriste, sociale, dialectique, et autres.

PSY 5513 Fondements de la psychologie sociale (3 crédits)

Examen critique des courants de recherche en psychologie sociale contemporaine. Les thèmes incluent les unités d'analyse en psychologie sociale, la formation et la fonction des attitudes, les stéréotypes, la motivation sociale, le leadership, les organisations sociales et les relations intergroupes.

PSY 5514 Fondements de la psychologie du développement (3 crédits)

Analyse critique des courants de recherche en psychologie du développement. Examen des questions actuelles en développement émotionnel, cognitif et social, pendant l'enfance et l'adolescence, et évaluation des théories, mesures et méthodes de recherche.

PSY 5520 Statistique avancée en psychologie : Analyse de données univariées (3 crédits)

Sujets abordés : modèles linéaires généraux de l'analyse de la variance et de la covariance, utilisation de techniques paramétriques, carré attendu et sélection des termes d'erreur, comparaisons multiples, analyse des tendances, pouvoir des tests statistiques. Autres sujets : plans expérimentaux factoriels dont les mesures répétées, la régression et l'analyse log linéaire.

PSY 5521 Statistique avancée en psychologie : Analyse de données multivariées (3 crédits)

Analyse de variables dépendantes multiples par la modélisation en équations structurelles. Régression multiple, analyse causale, analyse factorielle, corrélation canonique, analyse discriminante et MANOVA. Utilisation de logiciels.

PSY 5525 Principes de neuropsychologie (3 crédits)

Étude de la neuroanatomie fonctionnelle par le biais de la description de différents syndromes neurocomportementaux et déficits neuropsychologiques. Vue d'ensemble sur les fondements théoriques proposés pour chacun des troubles neuropsychologiques décrits. Les sujets traités incluent : histoire et principes de la neuropsychologie, neuroanatomie et neuropathologie, aphasie, apraxie, agnosie, alexie, agraphie, troubles visuo-spatiaux / perceptuels / constructifs déficits attentionnels et négligence, mémoire et apprentissage. Fonctions du système limbique, atteintes du corps calleux et fonctions exécutives.

Préalable : une connaissance de la neuroanatomie.

PSY 5533 Méthodes de recherche clinique (3 crédits)

Application des méthodes scientifiques de recherche à la thèse envisagées par l'étudiant(e). Organisation d'un projet de thèse, incluant la revue de questions, l'articulation des hypothèses, l'échantillonnage et les outils de mesure. Attention spécifique aux méthodes employées pour évaluer la pratique clinique.

Permission du Département est requise.

PSY 5558 Practicum de recherche en relations interpersonnelles (3 crédits)

Les étudiants et les professeurs réalisent des projets de recherche en collaboration sur l'entraînement de l'affirmation de soi et des habiletés sociales.

PSY 5602 Évaluation psychodiagnostique des adultes et des enfants (6 crédits)

Évaluation du fonctionnement intellectuel, comportemental et émotionnel de l'enfant et de l'adulte. Évaluation, administration et interprétation de divers instruments. Intégration de données pour communication des résultats aux clientes et autres personnes (ex. parents, enseignants).

PSY 56021 Évaluation psychodiagnostique des adultes et des enfants (Partie 1 de 2)

Évaluation du fonctionnement intellectuel, comportemental et émotionnel de l'enfant et de l'adulte. Évaluation, administration et interprétation de divers instruments. Intégration de données pour communication des résultats aux clientes et autres personnes (ex. parents, enseignants). (Partie 1 de 2)

PSY 56022 Évaluation psychodiagnostique des adultes et des enfants (Partie 2 de 2) (6 crédits)

Évaluation du fonctionnement intellectuel, comportemental et émotionnel de l'enfant et de l'adulte. Évaluation, administration et interprétation de divers instruments. Intégration de données pour communication des résultats aux clientes et autres personnes (ex. parents, enseignants). (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable : PSY56021

PSY 5607 Intervention et consultation psychologique (6 crédits)

Développement des compétences de base d'intervention. Modèles d'intervention psychologique. Consultation avec des individus, des organisations, et des systèmes.

PSY 56071 Intervention et consultation psychologique (Partie 1 de 2)

Développement des compétences de base d'intervention. Modèles d'intervention psychologique. Consultation avec des individus, des organisations, et des systèmes. (Partie 1 de 2)

PSY 56072 Intervention et consultation psychologique (Partie 2 de 2) (6 crédits)

Développement des compétences de base d'intervention. Modèles d'intervention psychologique. Consultation avec des individus, des organisations, et des systèmes. (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable :PSY56071

PSY 5824 Enjeux contemporains et compétences professionnelles dans les sciences psychologiques (6 crédits)

Étude critique des questions contemporaines et des approches méthodologiques dans les sciences psychologiques à partir de la perspective de plusieurs traditions de recherche; développement de compétences professionnelles. Les activités en classe comprennent des conférences dans chacun de nos quatre domaines d'étude (neurosciences du comportement, cognition, psychologie du développement, psychologie sociale/communautaire). Des modules portant sur les compétences professionnelles et des ateliers sur les possibilités de carrière.

PSY 58241 Enjeux contemporains et compétences professionnelles dans les sciences psychologiques (1 de 2)

Étude critique des questions contemporaines et des approches méthodologiques dans les sciences psychologiques à partir de la perspective de plusieurs traditions de recherche; développement de compétences professionnelles. Les activités en classe comprennent des conférences dans chacun de nos quatre domaines d'étude (neurosciences du comportement, cognition, psychologie du développement, psychologie sociale/communautaire). Des modules portant sur les compétences professionnelles et des ateliers sur les possibilités de carrière. (Partie 1 de 2)

PSY 58242 Enjeux contemporains et compétences professionnelles dans les sciences psychologiques (2 de 2) (6 crédits)

Étude critique des questions contemporaines et des approches méthodologiques dans les sciences psychologiques à partir de la perspective de plusieurs traditions de recherche; développement de compétences professionnelles. Les activités en classe comprennent des conférences dans chacun de nos quatre domaines d'étude (neurosciences du comportement, cognition, psychologie du développement, psychologie sociale/communautaire). Des modules portant sur les compétences professionnelles et des ateliers sur les possibilités de carrière. (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable : PSY58241

PSY 5911 Theories of Personality / Theories of Personality (3 crédits / 3 units)

Analyse critique et comparative des principales théories de la personnalité, depuis la psychoanalyse et la psychologie analytique jusqu'aux approches phénoménologiques et existentielles, le néo- behavioriste, sociale, dialectique, et autres. / Contemporary personality theory and research concerning the structure, heritability, social and biological determinants, and social and psychiatric manifestation of fundamental personality traits.

PSY 5924 Principes de neuropsychologie / Principles of Neuropsychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude de la neuroanatomie fonctionnelle par le biais de la description de différents syndromes neurocomportementaux et déficits neuropsychologiques. Vue d'ensemble sur les fondements théoriques proposés pour chacun des troubles neuropsychologiques décrits. Les sujets traités incluent : histoire et principes de la neuropsychologie, neuroanatomie et neuropathologie, aphasie, apraxie, agnosie, alexie, agraphie, troubles visuo-spatiaux / perceptuels / constructifs déficits attentionnels et négligence, mémoire et apprentissage. fonctions du système limbique, atteintes du corps calleux et fonctions exécutives. / Focus on understanding brain behaviour relationships by examining major neurobehavioural syndromes and associated neuropsychological deficits. Review of the current theoretical assumptions underlying the syndromes. Topics include: History and principles of neuropsychology, gross neuroanatomy and neuropathology, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, alexia, agraphia, visuo-spatial/perceptual/construction disorders, attention/neglect, memory and learning, limbic system functions, callosal syndromes, and executive functions.

PSY 5958 Practicum de recherche en relations interpersonnelles / Practicum de recherche en relations interpersonnelles (3 crédits / 3 units)

Les étudiants et les professeurs réalisent des projets de recherche en collaboration sur l'entraînement de l'affirmation de soi et des habiletés sociales. / Current research in assertion and social skills training is studied through student and staff participation in research projects.

PSY 6002 Practicum en recherche appliquée / Practicum in Applied Research (3 crédits / 3 units)

Ce practicum de recherche doit se dérouler dans un milieu de recherche appliquée (ex. industrie pharmaceutique ou de haute technologie, service de gestion des ressources humaines, milieu hospitalier ou scolaire). On reconnaît aux étudiants un total de 90 heures de travail dans un ou plusieurs projets de recherche liés à leur domaine de spécialisation. Ce practicum constitue une approximation d'un système co-op et fournit aux étudiants l'occasion de profiter d'une expérience dans le marché du travail et de mettre à l'épreuve la pertinence de leurs connaissances et de leurs habiletés. / This research practicum is to take place in an applied research setting off campus (e.g. pharmaceutical or high-technology industry, human resources management service, hospitals or school setting). Students are credited for a total of 90 hours of work on one or several research projects related to their area of expertise. This practicum is intended as an approximation of a co-op system whereby students have the opportunity to gain some experience in the work force and test the relevance of their knowledge base and skills.

Volet / Course Component: Stage / Work Term

PSY 6007 Practicum clinique / Clinical Practicum (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

PSY 6008 Practicum clinique externe / External Clinical Practicum (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

PSY 6009 Practicum clinique externe avancé / Advanced External Clinical Practicum (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

PSY 6010 Practicum clinique interne avancé / Advanced Internal Clinical Practicum (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

PSY 6022 Stage consult.-clinique psychologie / Stage consult.-clinique psychologie (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

PSY 6032 Stage aux hôpitaux / Hospital Internship (1-99 crédit / 1-99 unit)

PSY 6042 Practicum en recherche fondamentale / Practicum in Basic Research (3 crédits / 3 units)

Conception et exécution, sous la direction d'un ou deux professeurs, d'un projet de recherche en dehors du domaine général de la thèse. Rédaction d'un article pour publication sur le projet incluant une analyse critique de la littérature scientifique pertinente. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). / Under the guidance of one or two professors, design and implementation of a research project outside of the general area of the thesis. Preparation for publication of a paper based on the project, including a critical review of the relevant scientific literature. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

PSY 60421 Practicum en recherche fondamentale (Partie 1 de 2) / Practicum in Basic Research (Part 1 of 2)

Conception et exécution, sous la direction d'un ou deux professeurs, d'un projet de recherche en dehors du domaine général de la thèse. Rédaction d'un article pour publication sur le projet incluant une analyse critique de la littérature scientifique pertinente. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). (Partie 1 de 2) / Under the guidance of one or two professors, design and implementation of a research project outside of the general area of the thesis. Preparation for publication of a paper based on the project, including a critical review of the relevant scientific literature. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory). (Part 1 of 2)

PSY 60422 Practicum en recherche fondamentale (Partie 2 de 2) / Practicum in Basic Research (Part 2 of 2) (3 crédits / 3 units)

Conception et exécution, sous la direction d'un ou deux professeurs, d'un projet de recherche en dehors du domaine général de la thèse. Rédaction d'un article pour publication sur le projet incluant une analyse critique de la littérature scientifique pertinente. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). (Partie 2 de 2) / Under the guidance of one or two professors, design and implementation of a research project outside of the general area of the thesis. Preparation for publication of a paper based on the project, including a critical review of the relevant scientific literature. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory). (Part 2 of 2)

Prérequis : PSY60421 / Prerequisite: PSY60421

PSY 6102 Social Development (3 units)

A review of current issues in the literature on social development in childhood. Topics to include the development of attachment, influence of parents and peers, social competence, and social cognition.

PSY 6103 Socialization and Individual Differences (3 units)

Review and critical evaluation of theoretical models and empirical research in the study of socialization, gender differences, and other individual differences during childhood and adolescence.

PSY 6105 Factor Analysis in Psychological Research (3 units)

Focus on the underlying rationale, conceptual understanding, basic design requirements, mathematical/inferential procedures, and range of applications related to both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Students are introduced to both the LISREL and EQS statistical packages and each factor analytic example studied is accompanied by required computer application work.

Prerequisite: PSY 5121

PSY 6107 Clinical Applications of Interpersonal Theory (3 units)

Survey of the major interpersonal theories and introduction to the major assessment tools associated with these approaches. Applications of interpersonal theory to the treatment of specific clinical problems.

PSY 6109 Neurobehavioral Determinants of Motivation (3 units)

Seminars on biological motivation, from behaviours essential to homeostasis to hedonic experiences, and on its roots from ontogenic evolvement to phylogenic development. The goal will be to describe the physiological mechanisms underlying individual behaviours and the governing principles that unify them.

PSY 6114 Cognitive Psychophysiology (3 units)

Seminars on the neurophysiology of human behaviour. Selected topics for discussion include basic EEG and evoked potential recording techniques, measurement and analysis of EEG (e.g., filtering, spectral analysis), sensory and cognitive evoked potentials and their component structure, the timing of mental events, sources of influence on evoked potentials (e.g., attention, consciousness, lexical-semantic processing).

PSY 6115 Evolution of the Mind (3 units)

Review of the historical foundation, concepts and principles associated with the evolution of the mind. Topics to include the evolution of cognitive abilities (e.g., memory, decision-making, language and communication) and social behaviour (e.g., cooperation, competition, aggression, parental behaviour, mate selection).

PSY 6116 Community Psychology (3 units)

Study of the socio-historical context of community psychology. Values, paradigms, and objectives of community psychology. Community mental health, primary prevention, and intervention strategies.

PSY 6117 Comparative Cognition (3 units)

Examination of the goals of comparative analysis of cognitive processes and the contribution of behavioural ecologists to the study of cognition in non-human species. Topics to include the dynamics of choice and timing, memory and place learning, and concept formation.

PSY 6118 Reasoning, Judgement and Decision (3 units)

Seminars on causal reasoning, deductive and inductive inference, hypothesis formation and evaluation, probabilistic judgment, and covariation detection. Examination of these cognitive activities in the light of theoretical models based on various concepts such as logic, formal or natural, heuristics, or connectionist mechanisms.

PSY 6122 Clinical Health Psychology (3 units)

Historical and theoretical foundations in Health Psychology. Health promotion issues and practices. Treatment of specific disorders. Role in the delivery of medical services.

PSY 6123 Psychosocial Stress Research (3 units)

Constructs and measurements of stress and stressors. Critical analysis of theoretical models and empirical research of life events, cognitive appraisal, anticipation and coping strategies.

PSY 6126 Neuropsychological Assessment (3 units)

This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of neuropsychological assessment. Topics include an introduction to neuropsychological assessment and a review of major cognitive domains (e.g., attention, memory, language), with an emphasis on assessment of these domains as well as interpretation and recommendations. Students will be introduced to neuropsychological assessment tests, will consider interpretation including differential diagnosis and ecological validity, and will review how assessment results can be incorporated in a neuropsychological report. In addition to a lecture component, this course also includes weekly laboratories to learn how to administer and score tests.

Prerequisite: PSY 5125

PSY 6127 Research Seminars in Social Psychology (3 units)

Critical evaluation of studies in targeted domains of social psychology. Identification and evaluation of new orientations. Presentation and discussion of thesis projects and other personal research projects. Similarities and differences in the work of researchers working in academic and private sectors.

PSY 6132 Child Psychopathology (3 units)

Patterns of child development and childhood psychopathology. Study of specific psychopathological conditions and implications for appropriate treatment.

PSY 6133 Ethics of Research in Psychology (3 units)

Overview of the basic problems that pertain to the legitimacy of the practice of scientific psychology. Theoretical issues that pertain to philosophical ethics and pragmatic issues associated with ethical norms.

PSY 6134 Mental Health Interview and Psychometrics (3 units)

Issues relevant to the design, construction, and validation of psychometric assessment devices with applications to mental health research. Content includes data collection and interview skills with an emphasis on understanding symptoms within a DSM-5 framework across diverse populations, and the cross-linguistic and cross-cultural adaption of assessment devices.

PSY 6137 Psychedelic Psychotherapies & Mental Health (3 units)

This course will review the therapeutic uses of psychedelic substances and entheogens for mental health and the related research base. Specific topics will include psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies in Western medicine, treatment outcomes, cognitive-behavioural approaches, ethics, and psychedelic group therapies. The course will include cultural issues in treatment delivery and instruction surrounding therapeutic techniques.

PSY 6144 Application of Microcomputers to Human Experimental Psychology (3 units)

Use of micro-computers in behavioural data acquisition and file organization for purposes of statistical treatment. Subjects to be covered include: writing instructions for video display, video display techniques, techniques for recording answers, statistical properties of various answers. Applied assignments are important components of this course.

PSY 6145 Cognitive Psychology of Language (3 units)

This seminar studies the perceptual and cognitive processes underlying language behaviour. The course is divided into five parts: 1) introduction to the study of language behaviour; 2) language comprehension; 3) language production; 4) language acquisition; and 5) the relation between language and thought. The main objective is to survey contemporary knowledge of this field of research.

PSY 6146 Social Psychology of Language (3 units)

The study of language as an interactive communication process. Integrated review of the production and interpretation mechanisms as function of social and cognitive contexts. Analysis of the methodological problems posed by the study of interaction.

PSY 6151 Drugs and Behaviour (3 units)

A study of current neurochemical and neuropharmacological techniques applicable to the study of normal and pathological behaviour. A critical evaluation of these techniques as they relate to animal and human behaviour.

PSY 6152 Research and Application of Learning Principles (3 units)

Recent development in classical and instrumental conditioning stimulus control, and aversively-motivated learning. Theoretical relevance of laboratory findings for application.

PSY 6155 Applied Social Psychology in the Work Place (3 units)

Seminars with simulations of problems people face in the work place. Topics for discussion include affirmative action, women in management, work/family conflict, corporate culture, quality of work life, flextime, psychological services in organizations, and program evaluation.

PSY 6158 Research Methods in Social Psychology (3 units)

Critical review of research methods used in social psychology and their applications in contemporary research. Elaboration of a research project on a social problem using different data collection methods.

PSY 6166 Human and Social Motivation: Theory and Research (3 units)

Epistemological, theoretical and experimental aspects of the concept of motivation as an explanatory construct of social behaviour. Study of its development.

PSY 6167 Experimental Techniques in Sleep Research (3 units)

Seminars/tutorials on the experimental techniques that apply to the psychophysiological and cognitive study of sleep. Selected topics to include the use of these techniques in the study of the time course of sleeping episodes, neurophysiological correlates of sleep stages, the phenomenon of dreaming, and sleep disorders.

PSY 61671 Experimental Techniques in Sleep Research (Part 1 of 2)

Seminars/tutorials on the experimental techniques that apply to the psychophysiological and cognitive study of sleep. Selected topics to include the use of these techniques in the study of the time course of sleeping episodes, neurophysiological correlates of sleep stages, the phenomenon of dreaming, and sleep disorders. (Part 1 of 2)

PSY 61672 Experimental Techniques in Sleep Research (Part 2 of 2) (3 units)

Seminars/tutorials on the experimental techniques that apply to the psychophysiological and cognitive study of sleep. Selected topics to include the use of these techniques in the study of the time course of sleeping episodes, neurophysiological correlates of sleep stages, the phenomenon of dreaming, and sleep disorders. (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: PSY61671

PSY 6168 Computer Simulation of Cognitive Processes (3 units)

Overview of the main computer simulation techniques of cognitive processes with hands-on exercises on the microcomputer. Detailed analysis of object-oriented programming and its potential as a simulation tool in cognitive science.

PSY 6170 Ethics and Professional Issues (3 units)

Systematic review of ethical principles, codes of ethics and standards of practice related to the psychological enterprise in research and clinical practice. Introduction to the organization of psychology as a profession and to recent professional issues.

PSY 6176 Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Older Adult Populations (3 units)

This course will address issues related to our understanding of aging, cultural differences, and attitudes about aging (and how attitudes shape clinical work with older adults). The course will examine physiological changes and their impact on mental health, as well as psychological/adjustment challenges (e.g., retirement, redefining societal roles, redefining purpose in life). The course will consider cognitive issues that warrant a neuropsychological assessment, as well as clinical measures and interviewing specific to older adults. Finally, intervention strategies will be examined along with the ways a clinician`s own age and stage in life shapes therapy interactions.

PSY 6182 Psychology and Health (3 units)

Psychosocial factors in physical and mental health. Bio-psycho-social approach. Notions of epidemiology. Risk, maintenance, and remission factors. Intervention strategies.

PSY 6191 Seminars in Psychology (3 units)

Selected topics on contemporary psychology presented and discussed as graduate seminars.

PSY 6201 Basics of Neuroscience (6 units)

Comprehensive neuroscience course from the membrane and the cellular levels through the behavioural aspects of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lectures and tutorials on aspects of neuroscience such as neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, behavioural neuroscience and neuropharmacology.

PSY 6202 Advanced Seminar in Behavioural Neuroscience (6 units)

Advanced seminar course integrating behavioural analyses with aspects of neural circuits mediating and regulating these behaviours.

Prerequisite: Adequacy in background knowledge as assessed by one of the coordinators prior to commencement of course.

PSY 6391 Psychophysiology of Individual Differences (3 units)

Seminar/tutorial examining psychophysiological research on the nature of individual differences in personality, intelligence and learning disabilities.

PSY 6442 Field Work in Psychology (1 unit)

PSY 6452 Internship College Counselling (1 unit)

PSY 6502 Développement émotionnel (3 crédits)

Les courants de recherche les plus récents dans les différents domaines du développement émotionnel. Accent sur l'ontogénèse des émotions et leur rôle dans le développement humain, la représentation des états émotionnels, la socialisation des émotions, la régulation des comportements expressifs, le décodage des comportements expressifs et les déterminants cognitifs des émotions.

PSY 6506 Développement cognitif (3 crédits)

Examen des approches théoriques actuelles dans le domaine du développement cognitif. Approches considérées : la théorie gibsonienne, la théorie de la pensée, l'approche néo-piagétienne et les théories du traitement de l'information.

PSY 6507 Applications cliniques de la théorie interpersonnelle (3 crédits)

Examen des principales théories interpersonnelles et initiation aux principaux outils d'évaluation liés à ces approches. Applications de la théorie interpersonnelle au traitement de problèmes spécifiques.

PSY 6509 Déterminants neurocomportementaux de la motivation (3 crédits)

Séminaires sur la motivation biologique, des comportements essentiels à l'équilibre homéostatique aux expériences hédoniques, et sur ses origines ontogénétiques aussi bien que phylogénétiques. L'objectif principal poursuivi sera de décrire les mécanismes physiologiques sous-jacents aux comportements individuels ainsi que leurs principes unificateurs.

PSY 6514 Psychophysiologie cognitive (3 crédits)

Séminaires sur la neurophysiologie du comportement humain. Sujets abordés : les techniques d'enregistrement du EEG et des potentiels évoqués, la mesure et l'analyse du EEG (ex. filtrage, analyse spectrale), potentiels évoqués liés à des événements sensoriels ou cognitifs, le cours temporel des événements mentaux, les sources d'influence sur les potentiels évoqués (ex. l'attention, la conscience, le traitement lexico-sémantique).

PSY 6515 Évolution de la pensée (3 crédits)

Retour sur les fondements historiques, les concepts et principes liés à l'évolution de la pensée. Les thèmes incluent l'évolution des habiletés cognitives (ex. la mémoire, la prise de décision, le langage et la communication) et du comportement social (ex. la coopération, la compétition, l'agression, le comportement parental, la sélection des partenaires).

PSY 6516 Psychologie communautaire (3 crédits)

Étude du contexte socio-historique de la psychologie communautaire. Ses valeurs, ses paradigmes et ses objectifs. La santé mentale communautaire, la prévention primaire, et les stratégies d'intervention.

PSY 6517 Cognition comparée (3 crédits)

Examen des objectifs de l'analyse comparée des processus cognitifs et de la contribution de l'écologie du comportement dans l'étude de la cognition chez les espèces non humaines. Les thèmes incluent la dynamique des choix et de la coordination temporelle, la mémoire et l'apprentissage des lieux, la formation des concepts.

PSY 6518 Le raisonnement, le jugement et la prise de décision (3 crédits)

Séminaires sur le raisonnement causal, l'inférence déductive et inductive, la formation et l'évaluation d'hypothèses, le jugement probabiliste et la détection des covariations. Examen de ces activités cognitives à la lumière de modèles théoriques faisant appel à des concepts variés tels que la logique, formelle ou naturelle, les processus heuristiques ou les mécanismes connexionnistes.

PSY 6522 Psychologie clinique de la santé (3 crédits)

Bases historiques et théoriques en psychologie de la santé. Questions probantes et pratiques en matière de promotion de la santé. Traitement de troubles spécifiques. Rôle dans la livraison de services médicaux.

PSY 6523 Recherche sur le stress psychosocial (3 crédits)

Concepts et mesures du stress et des stresseurs. Analyse critique des modèles théoriques et des recherches empiriques concernant les événements de la vie, l'appréhension cognitive, les stratégies d'anticipation et de gestion du stress.

PSY 6526 Évaluation neuropsychologique (3 crédits)

Ce cours couvre les aspects théoriques et pratiques de l'évaluation neuropsychologique. Les sujets comprennent une introduction à l'évaluation neuropsychologique et un examen des principaux domaines cognitifs (par exemple, l'attention, la mémoire, le langage), en mettant l'accent sur l'évaluation de ces domaines ainsi que sur l'interprétation et les recommandations. Les étudiants seront initiés aux tests d'évaluation neuropsychologique, envisageront l'interprétation, y compris le diagnostic différentiel et la validité écologique, et examineront comment les résultats de l'évaluation peuvent être incorporés dans un rapport neuropsychologique. En plus d'un volet magistral, ce cours comprend également des laboratoires hebdomadaires pour apprendre à administrer et à noter les tests.

Préalable : PSY 5525

PSY 6527 Séminaires de recherche en psychologie sociale (3 crédits)

Étude critique des recherches dans des domaines ciblés de la psychologie sociale. Identification et évaluation d'orientations nouvelles. Présentation et discussion du projet de thèse et d'autres travaux de recherche personnels. Similitudes et différences dans le travail des chercheurs oeuvrant dans les secteurs universitaire et privé.

PSY 6532 Psychopathologie de l'enfant (3 crédits)

Le développement normal de l'enfant et la psychopathologie de l'enfant. Diverses formes de psychopathologie et implications au plan thérapeutique.

PSY 6533 Éthique de la recherche en psychologie (3 crédits)

Tour d'horizon des problèmes fondamentaux liés à la légitimité de la pratique de la psychologie scientifique. Questions théoriques relevant de l'éthique philosophique aux questions pragmatiques associées aux codes déontologiques.

PSY 6534 Entretien sur la santé mentale et psychométrie (3 crédits)

Sujets afférents à la planification, à la construction et à la validation de dispositifs d'évaluation psychométrique avec des applications à la recherche en santé mentale. Le contenu comprend la collecte de données et les compétences en matière d'entrevue, en mettant l'accent sur la compréhension des symptômes dans le cadre du DSM-5 au sein de diverses populations, et l'adaptation interlinguistique et interculturelle des dispositifs d'évaluation.

PSY 6537 Psychothérapies psychédéliques et santé mentale (3 crédits)

Ce cours passe en revue les utilisations thérapeutiques des substances psychédéliques et des enthéogènes pour la santé mentale, ainsi que la base de recherche correspondante. Les sujets spécifiques comprendront les psychothérapies assistées par les psychédéliques dans la médecine occidentale, les résultats des traitements, les approches cognitives et comportementales, l'éthique, et les thérapies de groupe psychédéliques. Le cours comprendra les questions culturelles dans la prestation du traitement et l'enseignement des techniques thérapeutiques.

PSY 6544 Applications de la micro-informatique à la psychologie expérimentale humaine (3 crédits)

Utilisation des micro-ordinateurs dans l'acquisition des données comportementales et organisation des fichiers de données pour le traitement statistique. Sujets abordés : la rédaction de consignes adaptées à l'affichage vidéographique, les techniques d'affichage vidéographique, les techniques d'enregistrement des réponses, les propriétés statistiques de divers types de réponses. Les travaux pratiques constituent une composante importante de ce cours.

PSY 6545 Psychologie cognitive du langage (3 crédits)

Ce séminaire étudie les processus perceptuels et cognitifs sous-jacents au comportement langagier. Le cours est divisé en cinq parties : 1) une introduction à l'étude du comportement langagier; 2) la compréhension du langage; 3) la production du langage; 4) l'acquisition du langage; et 5) la relation entre langage et pensée. L'objectif principal du cours est de faire un bref bilan de l'état actuel des connaissances sur les sujets abordés.

PSY 6546 Psychologie sociale du langage (3 crédits)

Étude du langage en tant que processus interactif de communication. Revue intégrée des processus de production et d'interprétation en fonction des contextes sociaux et cognitifs. Analyse des problèmes méthodologiques spécifiques à l'étude de l'interaction.

PSY 6551 Drogues et comportement (3 crédits)

Les techniques neurochimiques et neuropharmacologiques utiles à l'étude du comportement normal et pathologique. Évaluation critique des techniques appliquées au comportement animal et humain.

PSY 6552 La recherche sur les principes d'apprentissage et leurs applications (3 crédits)

Développements récents en matière de conditionnement classique et instrumental, du contrôle du stimulus et de l'apprentissage aversif. Implications théoriques de données expérimentales récentes.

PSY 6555 Psychologie sociale appliquée au monde du travail (3 crédits)

Séminaires accompagnés de simulations des problèmes éprouvés dans le monde du travail. Sujets de discussion : l'action affirmative, les femmes et la gestion, les conflits entre travail et famille, la culture des grandes sociétés, la qualité de vie au travail, les horaires de travail flexibles, les services psychologiques dans les grandes sociétés et l'évaluation de programme.

PSY 6558 Méthodes de recherche en psychologie sociale (3 crédits)

Étude critique des différentes méthodes de recherche et de leur mise en oeuvre dans la recherche contemporaine en psychologie sociale. Élaboration d'un projet d'étude sur une question sociale spécifique et application de différentes méthodes de collecte des données.

PSY 6566 Motivation humaine et sociale : Théories et recherche (3 crédits)

Aspects épistémologues, théoriques et expérimentaux du concept de motivation en tant que déterminant du comportement social. Étude de son développement.

PSY 6567 Techniques expérimentales en recherche sur le sommeil (3 crédits)

Séminaires/tutoriels sur les techniques expérimentales pertinentes à l'étude psychophysiologique et cognitive du sommeil. Sujets abordés : l'application de ces techniques à l'étude du cours temporel des épisodes de sommeil, des corrélats neurophysiologiques des stades du sommeil, du phénomène du rêve et des troubles du sommeil.

PSY 6568 Simulation informatique des processus cognitifs (3 crédits)

Tour d'horizon des principales techniques de simulation informatique des processus cognitifs, avec exercices pratiques sur micro-ordinateur. Analyse détaillée de la programmation axée sur l'objet et de son potentiel comme outil de simulation en sciences de la cognition.

PSY 6570 Déontologie et questions professionnelles (3 crédits)

Revue systématique des principes déontologiques, des codes d'éthique et des standards de pratique reliés à l'entreprise psychologique en recherche et pratique clinique. Introduction à l'organisation de la psychologie en tant que profession ainsi qu'à des questions professionnelles courantes.

PSY 6576 Évaluation et intervention psychologique chez les personnes âgées (3 crédits)

Ce cours abordera les questions liées au vieillissement, aux différences culturelles et aux attitudes à l'égard du vieillissement (et la façon dont ces attitudes influencent le travail clinique avec les personnes âgées). Le cours examinera les changements physiologiques et leur impact sur la santé mentale, ainsi que les défis psychologiques et d'adaptation (ex : la retraite, la redéfinition des rôles sociaux, la redéfinition du but de la vie). Le cours examinera les problèmes cognitifs qui justifient une évaluation neuropsychologique, ainsi que les mesures cliniques et les entretiens spécifiques aux personnes âgées. Enfin, les stratégies d'intervention seront examinées ainsi que la façon dont l'âge et l'étape de la vie du clinicien influencent leurs interactions thérapeutiques.

PSY 6582 La psychologie et la santé (3 crédits)

Facteurs psychosociaux dans la santé mentale et physique. Approche biopsychosociale. Notions d'épidémiologie. Facteurs de risque, de maintien et de rémission. Stratégies d'intervention.

PSY 6591 Séminaire en psychologie (3 crédits)

Sujets choisis de psychologie contemporaine présentés et discutés en séminaires au niveau gradué.

PSY 6601 Fondements de la neuroscience (6 crédits)

Cours de synthèse portant sur l'ensemble de la neuroscience, du niveau membranaire au niveau cellulaire incluant l'étude du comportement des invertébrés et des vertébrés. Cours magistraux et travaux dirigés sur divers aspects de la neuroscience et la neuropharmacologie du comportement.

PSY 6901 Déterminants neurocomportementaux de la motivation / Neurobehavioral Determinants of Motivation (3 crédits / 3 units)

Séminaires sur la motivation biologique, des comportements essentiels à l'équilibre homéostatique aux expériences hédoniques, et sur ses origines ontogénétiques aussi bien que phylogénétiques. L'objectif principal poursuivi sera de décrire les mécanismes physiologiques sous-jacents aux comportements individuels ainsi que leurs principes unificateurs. / Seminars on biological motivation, from behaviours essential to homeostasis to hedonic experiences, and on its roots from ontogenic evolvement to phylogenic development. The goal will be to describe the physiological mechanisms underlying individual behaviours and the governing principles that unify them.

PSY 6903 Psychophysiologie cognitive / Cognitive Psychophysiology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Séminaires sur la neurophysiologie du comportement humain. Sujets abordés : les techniques d'enregistrement du EEG et des potentiels évoqués, la mesure et l'analyse du EEG (ex. filtrage, analyse spectrale), potentiels évoqués liés à des événements sensoriels ou cognitifs, le cours temporel des événements mentaux, les sources d'influence sur les potentiels évoqués (ex. l'attention, la conscience, le traitement lexico-sémantique). / Seminars on the neurophysiology of human behaviour. Selected topics for discussion include basic EEG and evoked potential recording techniques, measurement and analysis of EEG (e.g., filtering, spectral analysis), sensory and cognitive evoked potentials and their component structure, the timing of mental events, sources of influence on evoked potentials (e.g., attention, consciousness, lexical-semantic processing).

PSY 6904 Évolution de la pensée / Evolution of the Mind (3 crédits / 3 units)

Retour sur les fondements historiques, les concepts et principes liés à l'évolution de la pensée. Les thèmes incluent l'évolution des habiletés cognitives (ex. la mémoire, la prise de décision, le langage et la communication) et du comportement social (ex. la coopération, la compétition, l'agression, le comportement parental, la sélection des partenaires). / Review of the historical foundation, concepts and principles associated with the evolution of the mind. Topics to include the evolution of cognitive abilities (e.g., memory, decision-making, language and communication) and social behaviour (e.g., cooperation, competition, aggression, parental behaviour, mate selection).

PSY 6905 Psychologie communautaire / Community Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude du contexte sociohistorique de la psychologie communautaire. Valeurs, paradigmes et objectifs. Santé mentale communautaire, prévention primaire, et stratégies d'intervention. / Socio-historical context of community psychology. Values, paradigms, and objectives. Community mental health, primary prevention and intervention strategies.

PSY 6906 Cognition comparée / Comparative Cognition (3 crédits / 3 units)

Examen des objectifs de l'analyse comparée des processus cognitifs et de la contribution de l'écologie du comportement dans l'étude de la cognition chez les espèces non humaines. Les thèmes incluent la dynamique des choix et de la coordination temporelle, la mémoire et l'apprentissage des lieux, la formation des concepts. / Examination of the goals of comparative analysis of cognitive processes and the contribution of behavioural ecologists to the study of cognition in non-human species. Topics to include the dynamics of choice and timing, memory and place learning, and concept formation.

PSY 6918 Le raisonnement, le jugement et la prise de décision / Reasoning, Judgement and Decision Making (3 crédits / 3 units)

Séminaires sur le raisonnement causal, l'inférence déductive et inductive, la formation et l'évaluation d'hypothèses, le jugement probabiliste et la détection des covariations. Examen de ces activités cognitives à la lumière de modèles théoriques faisant appel des concepts variés tels que la logique, formelle ou naturelle, les processus heuristiques ou les mécanismes connexionnistes. / Seminars on causal reasoning, deductive and inductive inference, hypothesis formation and evaluation, probabilistic judgement, and covariation detection. Examination of these cognitive activities in the light of theoretical models based on various concepts such as logic, formal or natural, heuristics, or connectionist mechanisms.

PSY 6923 Recherches sur le stress psychosocial / Psychosocial Stress Research (3 crédits / 3 units)

Concepts et mesures du stress et des stresseurs. Analyse critique des modèles théoriques et des recherches empiriques concernant les événements de la vie, l'appréhension cognitive, les stratégies d'anticipation et de gestion du stress. / Constructs and measurements of stress and stressors. Critical analysis of theoretical models and empirical research of life events, cognitive appraisal, anticipation and coping strategies.

PSY 6927 Séminaires de recherche en psychologie sociale / Research Seminars in Social Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude critique des recherches dans des domaines ciblés de la psychologie sociale. Identification et évaluation d'orientations nouvelles. Présentation et discussion du projet de thèse et d'autres travaux de recherche personnels. Similitudes et différences dans le travail des chercheurs oeuvrant dans les secteurs universitaire et privé. / Critical evaluation of studies in targeted domains of social psychology. Identification and evaluation of new orientations. presentation and discussion of thesis project and other personal research projects. Similarities and differences in the work of researchers working in academic and private sectors.

PSY 6930 Éthique de la recherche en psychologie / Ethics of Research in Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Tour d'horizon des problèmes fondamentaux liés à la légitimité de la pratique de la psychologie scientifique. Questions théoriques relevant de l'éthique philosophique aux questions pragmatiques associées aux codes déontologiques. / Overview of the basic problems that pertain to the legitimacy of the practice of scientific psychology. Theoretical issues that pertain to philosophical ethics and pragmatic issues associated with ethical norms.

PSY 6931 Construction de tests et théorie psychométrique / Test Construction and Psychometric Theory (3 crédits / 3 units)

Sujets afférents à la planification, la construction et la validation d'un instrument de mesure dans le cadre de son application à la recherche. Thèmes spécifiques comprenant la conception d'items, les questions à réponse construite, les questions à réponse choisie, les applications de l'analyse factorielle exploratoire et confirmatoire, la validité théorique, les mesures de cohérence interne et de fidélité, l'analyse d'items et l'adaptation interlinguistique des instruments de mesure. / Issues relevant to the design, construction, and validation of psychometric assessment devices with applications to research. Special topics to include item construction, open-ended items, multiple-choice items, applications of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, construct validity, measures of internal consistency and reliability, item analysis, and cross-linguistic adaption of assessment devices.

PSY 6941 Applications de la micro-informatique à la psychologie expérimentale humaine / Application of Microcomputers to Human Experimental Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Utilisation des micro-ordinateurs dans l'acquisition des données comportementales et organisation des fichiers de données pour le traitement statistique. Sujets abordés : la rédaction de consignes adaptées à l'affichage vidéographique, les techniques d'affichage vidéographique, les techniques d'enregistrement des réponses, les propriétés statistiques de divers types de réponses. Les travaux pratiques constituent une composante importante de ce cours. / Use of micro-computers in behavioural data acquisition and file organization for purposes of statistical treatment. Subjects to be covered include: writing instructions for video display, video display techniques, techniques for recording answers, statistical properties of various answers. Applied assignments are important components of this course.

PSY 6945 Psychologie cognitive du langage / Cognitive Psychology of language (3 crédits / 3 units)

Ce séminaire étudie les processus perceptuels et cognitifs sous-jacents au comportement langagier. Le cours est divisé en cinq parties : 1) une introduction à l'étude du comportement langagier; 2) la compréhension du langage; 3) la production du langage; 4) l'acquisition du langage; et 5) la relation entre langage et pensée. L'objectif principal du cours est de faire un bref bilan de l'état actuel des connaissances sur les sujets abordés. / This seminar studies the perceptual and cognitive processes underlying language behaviour. The course is divided into five parts: 1) introduction to the study of language behaviour; 2) language comprehension; 3) language production; 4) language acquisition; and 5) the relation between language and thought. The main objective is to survey contemporary knowledge of this field of research.

PSY 6946 Psychologie sociale du langage / Social Psychology of Language (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude du langage en tant que processus interactif de communication. Revue intégrée des processus de production et d'interprétation en fonction des contextes sociaux et cognitifs. Analyse des problèmes méthodologiques spécifiques à l'étude de l'interaction. / The study of language as an interactive communication process. Integrated review of the production and interpretation mechanisms as a function of social and cognitive contexts. Analysis of the methodological problems posed by the study of interaction.

PSY 6951 Drogues / Seminar in Neuropharmacology and Behavior (3 crédits / 3 units)

Les techniques neurochimiques et neuropharmacologiques utiles à l'étude du comportement normal et pathologique. Évaluation critique des techniques appliquées au comportement animal et humain. / A study of current neurochemical and neuropharmacological techniques applicable to the study of normal and pathological behaviour. A critical evaluation of these techniques as they relate to animal and human behaviour.

PSY 6952 Recherche sur les principes d'apprentissage et les applications / Research and Applications of Learning Principles (3 crédits / 3 units)

Développements récents en matière de conditionnement classique et instrumental, du contrôle du stimulus et de l'apprentissage aversif. Implications théoriques de données expérimentales récentes. / Recent development in classical and instrumental conditioning stimulus control, and aversively-motivated learning. Theoretical relevance of laboratory findings for application.

PSY 6954 Psychologie sociale appliquée au monde du travail / Applied Social Psychology in the Work Place (3 crédits / 3 units)

Séminaires accompagnés de simulations des problèmes éprouvés dans le monde du travail. Sujets de discussion : l'action affirmative, les femmes et la gestion, les conflits entre travail et famille, la culture des grandes sociétés, la qualité de vie au travail, les horaires de travail flexibles, les services psychologiques dans les grandes sociétés et l'évaluation de programme. / Topics for discussion include affirmative action, women in management, work/family conflict, corporate culture, quality of work life, flextime, psychological services in organizations, and program evaluation.

PSY 6958 Méthodes de recherche en psychologie sociale / Research Methods in Social Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude critique des différentes méthodes de recherche et de leur mise en oeuvre dans la recherche contemporaine en psychologie sociale. Élaboration d'un projet d'étude sur une question sociale spécifique et application de différentes méthodes de collecte des données. / Critical review of research methods used in social psychology and their applications in contemporary research. Elaboration of a research project on a social problem using different data collection methods.

PSY 6962 Motivation humaine et sociale : Théories et recherches / Human and Social Motivation: Theory and Research (3 crédits / 3 units)

Aspects épistémologues, théoriques et expérimentaux du concept de motivation en tant que déterminant du comportement social. Étude de son développement. / Epistemological, theoretical and experimental aspects of the concept of motivation as an explanatory construct of social behaviour. Study of its development.

PSY 6963 Techniques expérimentales en recherche sur le sommeil / Experimental Techniques in Sleep Research (3 crédits / 3 units)

Séminaires/tutoriels sur les techniques expérimentales pertinentes à l'étude psychophysiologique et cognitive du sommeil. Sujets abordés : l'application de ces techniques à l'étude du cours temporel des épisodes de sommeil, des corrélats neurophysiologiques des stades du sommeil, du phénomène du rêve et des troubles du sommeil. / Seminars/ tutorials on the experimental techniques that apply to the psychophysiological and cognitive study of sleep. Selected topics to include the use of these techniques in the study of the time course of sleeping episodes, neurophysiological correlates of sleep stages, the phenomenon of dreaming, and sleep disorders.

PSY 6964 Simulation informatique des processus cognitifs / Computer Simulation of Cognitive Processes (3 crédits / 3 units)

Tour d'horizon des principales techniques de simulation informatique des processus cognitifs, avec exercices pratiques sur micro-ordinateur. Analyse détaillée de la programmation axée sur l'objet et de son potentiel comme outil de simulation en sciences de la cognition. / Overview of the main computer simulation techniques of cognitive processes with hands-on exercises on the microcomputer. Detailed analysis of object-oriented programming and its potential as a simulation tool in cognitive science.

PSY 6982 La psychologie et la santé / Psychology and Health (3 crédits / 3 units)

Facteurs psychosociaux dans la santé mentale et physique. Approche biopsychosociale. Notions d'épidémiologie. Facteurs de risque, de maintien et de rémission. Stratégies d'intervention. / Psychosocial factors in physical and mental health. Bio-Psycho-Social approach. Notions of epidemiology. Risk, maintenance, and remission factors. Intervention strategies.

PSY 6991 Séminaires en psychologie / Psychology Seminars (3 crédits / 3 units)

Sujets choisis de psychologie contemporaine présentés et discutés en séminaires au niveau supérieur. / Selected topics on contemporary psychology presented and discussed as graduate seminars.

PSY 69911 Séminaires en psychologie (Partie 1 de 2) / Psychology Seminars (Part 1 of 2)

Sujets choisis de psychologie contemporaine présentés et discutés en séminaires au niveau supérieur. (Partie 1 de 2) / Selected topics on contemporary psychology presented and discussed as graduate seminars. (Part 1 of 2)

PSY 69912 Séminaire de psychologie (Partie 2 de 2) / Psychology Seminars (Part 2 of 2) (3 crédits / 3 units)

Sujets choisis de psychologie contemporaine présentés et discutés en séminaires au niveau supérieur. (Partie 2 de 2) / Selected topics on contemporary psychology presented and discussed as graduate seminars. (Part 2 of 2)

PSY 7101 Causal Modeling in Psychological Research (3 units)

Focus on the conceptual framework and analytic procedures associated with causal modeling, as it relates to psychological research. Specific applications include path analysis based on both multiple regression and analysis of covariance structures, and full structural equation modeling applied to cross-sectional as well as longitudinal designs. Each example studied is accompanied by required computer application work.

Prerequisite: PSY 6105 Factor Analysis in Psychological Research.

PSY 7102 Field Research in Social and Community Interventions (3 units)

Practical experience in carrying out applied research and program evaluation in a community agency or organization.

Prerequisite: PSY 7103

PSY 7103 Program Evaluation (3 units)

Concept of a health service program. Evaluation in relation to the development of health service programs. Organizational context of evaluation. Needs assessment and community program planning. Evaluation of program outcomes. Evaluation of service quality.

PSY 7105 Evidence-Based Psychological Services for Children, Adolescents, Families (3 units)

Core skills in the provision of evidence-based psychological services for a range of psychological problems in children and youth. The therapeutic relationship with children, adolescents, and their parents.

PSY 7106 Seminars in General Psychology (3 units)

Research topics are regularly reported and studied by staff members and occasionally with visiting researchers.

PSY 7108 Multicultural Psychology (3 units)

Issues related to the assessment and treatment of multicultural populations. Theoretical frameworks and practical aspects of multicultural counseling.

PSY 7109 Psychological Effects and Treatment of Trauma (3 units)

Theoretical, empirical, and clinical aspects of traumas such as sexual or physical abuse, violent crime, torture, or war experiences. Effects of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, the assessments of such effects, and methods of treatment.

PSY 7112 Research Seminars in Contemporary Psychology (3 units)

Advanced seminars offered on different topics each year.

PSY 7114 Seminars in Professional Psychology (3 units)

Advanced Seminars offered on different topics each year.

PSY 7123 Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (3 units)

Critical review of contemporary theories and practices in cognitive-behaviour therapy with a focus on depression and anxiety disorders.

PSY 7124 Couples Therapy (3 units)

The integrative trend in contemporary couples therapy: cognitive-affective, behavioural and systems interventions. The antecedents: psychoanalysis, behaviour modification, general systems theory. Related issues.

PSY 7167 Family Psychotherapy (3 units)

Socio-cultural study of the family. Psychosocial analysis of family life. Family psychotherapy: introduction, main systems and research.

PSY 7190 Seminars in Psychology II (3 units)

PSY 7432 Internship in Hospital (1 unit)

PSY 7502 Recherche appliquée aux interventions sociales et communautaires (3 crédits)

Expérience pratique de la recherche et de l'évaluation de programme dans le contexte d'un organisme communautaire.

PSY 7503 Évaluation de programmes (3 crédits)

Le concept de programme dans le contexte des services de santé. L'évaluation dans le contexte du développement des programmes dans les services de santé. Le contexte organisationnel de l'évaluation. L'identification de besoins et planification de programmes dans le contexte communautaire. L'évaluation des résultats de programmes. L'évaluation de la qualité des services.

PSY 7505 Services psychologiques basés sur des données probantes pour enfants, adolescents, familles (3 crédits)

Éléments clés des services psychologiques basés sur des données probantes pour une gamme de problèmes chez les enfants et les adolescents. L'établissement d'une relation thérapeutique avec les enfants, les adolescents et leurs parents.

PSY 7506 Séminaires en psychologie générale (3 crédits)

Les sujets de recherche sont présentés et discutés à dates fixes par les membres du personnel enseignant, et occasionnellement avec la participation d'un chercheur invité.

PSY 7508 Psychologie multiculturelle (3 crédits)

Étude de questions relatives à l'évaluation et au counselling de populations multiculturelles. Aspects théoriques et appliqués du counselling multiculturel.

PSY 7509 Effets et traitement psychologiques du traumatisme (3 crédits)

Étude des aspects théoriques, empiriques, et cliniques du traumatisme, tel que l'abus physique ou sexuel, le crime violent, la torture, et les expériences de guerre. Les effets de tels traumatismes (ex. le « post-traumatic stress disorder »), l'évaluation de ces effets et les approches thérapeutiques.

PSY 7512 Séminaire de recherche en psychologie contemporaine (3 crédits)

Séminaires sur différents sujets offerts chaque année.

PSY 7514 Séminaires en psychologie professionnelle (3 crédits)

PSY 7523 Thérapies comportementales et cognitives (3 crédits)

Étude critique des théories et pratiques contemporaines en thérapie cognito-comportementale, avec un accent particulier sur la dépression et les troubles d'anxiété.

PSY 7524 La thérapie de couples (3 crédits)

Perspectives empiriques sur la détresse conjugale et les relations amoureuses chez l'adulte. Les modèles empiriques intégrés d'intervention dans la thérapie de couples - en particulier la thérapie de couples dépression, trouble de stress suite au traumatisme et violence dans les relations.

PSY 7567 Psychothérapie familiale (3 crédits)

Étude socioculturelle de la famille. Analyse psychosociale de la vie de famille. Psychothérapie avec la famille : introduction, systèmes principaux et recherche.

PSY 7590 Séminaires en psychologie II (3 crédits)

Sujets choisis de psychologie contemporaine présentés et discutés en séminaires au niveau supérieur.

PSY 7906 Seminar General Psychology / Seminar General Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Les sujets de recherche sont présentés et discutés à dates fixes par les membres du personnel enseignant, et occasionnellement avec la participation d'un chercheur invité. / Research topics are regularly reported and studied by staff members and occasionally with visiting researchers.

PSY 7908 Psychologie clinique multiculturelle / Multicultural Clinical Psychology (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude de questions relatives à l'évaluation et au counselling de populations multiculturelles. Aspects théoriques et appliqués du counselling multiculturel. / Issues related to the assessment and treatment of multicultural populations. Theoretical frameworks and practical aspects of multicultural counselling.

PSY 7916 Lectures dirigées en psychologie I / Directed Readings in Psychology I (3 crédits / 3 units)

Lectures dirigées sur des thèmes choisis en psychologie. / Directed readings on selected topics in Pyschology.

PSY 7990 Séminaires en psychologie II / Séminaires en psychologie II (3 crédits / 3 units)

PSY 8916 Lectures dirigées en psychologie II / Directed Readings in Psychology II (3 crédits / 3 units)

Lectures dirigées sur des thèmes choisis en psychologie (le thème doit être différent de celui traité dans le cours PSY 7916 ). / Directed readings on selected topics in Psychology (topic must be different from that of PSY 7916 ).

Permission du Département est requise. / Permission of the Department is required.

PSY 9998 Examen général / Comprehensive Examination

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Psychology (PhD)

Our PhD in Psychology program is based on a mentorship model, where faculty members work closely with a small cohort of students. You can choose to specialize in one of four areas of psychology:

• cognitive and behavioural neurosciences
• community psychology
• developmental psychology
• social psychology

Close mentorship.

Community engagement.

Hands on, diverse research experiences.

Program Details

Program structure.

Our PhD in Psychology is a full-time program. The structure varies by field, but no matter which area you choose to specialize in, you must write and defend a dissertation.

Our program is designed to prepare you for careers in research and teaching, or for applied opportunities in various community and social agencies.

Doctoral students are encouraged to teach a course as part of their program experience.

Available Fields

You can choose to specialize in one of four areas of psychology:

Social Psychology

Program overview.

Our PhD in Social Psychology program helps individuals with a strong research background to fully develop into outstanding independent research investigators. An apprenticeship model provides students with an opportunity to acquire advanced academic knowledge in social psychology. Students will develop basic and/or applied research skills on attitudes, social cognition, affect and wellbeing, the self, close relationships, intergroup relations, social interactions, and personality processes.

Spanning several levels of analysis (e.g. social, cognitive, temporal), this research examines individuals, dyads and larger groups using both cutting edge and foundational methodologies (such as reaction-time measures, experience sampling and longitudinal self-reports, and moment-to-moment assessment, in addition to more standard experimental manipulations, surveys, questionnaires, and direct observation).

The PhD dissertation requires original research that contributes significant new knowledge to the field. This research has clear practical implications within personal, organizational, social, political, and therapeutic contexts.

Graduates are trained for positions in university, hospital, community, industry or government settings.

Required Courses

• PS800: Advanced Multivariate Methods or PS801: Multi-level Modeling
• PS846: Research Seminar in Social Psychology I
• PS847: Research Seminar in Social Psychology II
• PS848: Research Seminar in Social Psychology III
• PS870: Specialized Research and Methods in Social Psychology I: Attitudes and Social Cognition
• PS871: Specialized Research and Methods in Social Psychology II: Interpersonal Relationships and Group Processes
• PS891: Comprehensive Research Experience I
• PS899: Dissertation
• To provide greater breadth of perspective in students’ dissertation areas, students must complete one elective course, which can be an additional comprehensive research experience (PS892), or an elective content course from another field in the PhD program, or from other graduate course offerings at Laurier or graduate programs at other institutions.

Developmental Psychology

Students in the PhD program in Developmental Psychology at Laurier work closely with a faculty supervisor on an original program of research aimed to make a significant contribution in a specific subfield of developmental psychology.

Rather than requiring students to pass comprehensive exams as a part of their studies, the Laurier Developmental Psychology PhD program requires students to complete two comprehensive research projects each with faculty members other than their primary advisor. The purpose of these projects is for students to learn and benefit from the mentorship of other faculty, to experience new research methodologies, and to gain exposure to new research literatures in order to strengthen students' research profiles with presentations and publications in the broader field of developmental psychology.

After graduation (typically within three to four years), students will have acquired the necessary skills to apply for a teaching or research position at a college or university, as well as for positions outside the academic sector (e.g. governmental and non-governmental institutions).

You'll complete a minimum of seven half-credit courses, two comprehensive research experiences and a PhD thesis.

• PS800: Advanced Seminar in Multivariate Methods or PS801: Multi-level Modeling
• PS874: Advanced Seminar in Social Development
• PS875: Advanced Seminar in Cognitive Development
• PS876: Research Seminar in Developmental Psychology I
• PS877: Research Seminar in Developmental Psychology II
• PS878: Research Seminar in Developmental Psychology III

Community Psychology

Community psychology is a critical and applied social science that pursues action-oriented social justice research from a perspective of understanding human behaviour in its social and historical contexts. Community psychologists recognize the communities they work with as experts on their own situations and as integral partners in designing and implementing culturally appropriate interventions that foster sustainable wellbeing. Community psychologists base their interventions on theory and evidence and use action-oriented research to promote positive change.

Community psychology takes a holistic approach to promoting social justice and wellbeing by focusing on the community, environment, and larger influencing factors that affect people’s daily lives (culture, society, politics, economics, etc.). It's characterized by an ecological approach to social problems that considers the conditions which give rise to them, such as experiences of poverty, oppression, marginalization and stigma. It links research and evaluation with direct action and service, and its practitioners partner with community members and social institutions to promote change.

Having a community psychology degree demonstrates that you have a professional commitment to lasting social change, an understanding of the origins of socially constructed problems, and the training to help others face those issues completely and successfully.

The objectives of the PhD program are for doctoral students to develop:

• Critical thinking, knowledge, and ethical sensitivity in relation to social systems analysis and intervention, community research and evaluation, and human service policy, programs, and practice.
• Skills for catalyzing social action and social policy initiatives related to community psychology, for conducting community research and evaluation, and for providing education and training both in university settings and in the community.

You'll gain teaching experience either by serving as a teaching assistant or by being an instructor or co-instructor for a course. The PhD program is geared to prepare graduates as scholars in universities, as policy researchers/analysts in governmental and non-governmental settings, as community researchers and program evaluators, and as managers of human service organizations.

• PS801: Multi-level Modeling
• PS802: Program Evaluation
• PS805: Qualitative Research Methods
• PS880: Theories and Ethics of Social Analysis and Intervention
• PS887: Application of Social Science Theories to Community Issues

Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences

Neuroscience is one of the most exciting and rapidly advancing fields in all of the life sciences. At Laurier, we take a broadly integrative perspective, examining the interaction between behaviour, cognition and the nervous system across a diverse set of species from fish to humans, ranging in scale from populations, to individuals, to cells, on timescales ranging from milliseconds to generations.

The objective of our PhD program is to train students to become independent research investigators in the field of neuroscience. An apprenticeship model provides students with an opportunity to acquire advanced academic knowledge in the biological basis of cognition and behaviour. Human and animal psychological issues are addressed by exploring the interaction between cognition, behaviour and the nervous system. Commonalities between humans and animals relating to cognitive, learning, and motivational processes and behaviour are explored to determine the role of the inner workings of the brain.

Students will develop basic and/or applied research skills in neuroscience. The PhD dissertation requires original research that contributes significant new knowledge to the field. Graduates are trained for positions in university, hospital, community, industry or government settings.

Our facilities allow faculty members and students to employ a rich diversity of tools and techniques including:

• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), high-density evoked potentials (EP), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
• Animal models of human medical (mental) disorders, including addiction, eating disorders, and age-related memory disorders.
• Automated tracking of collective behaviour, and operant behaviours.
• Confocal imaging, immunohistochemistry, patch clamp electrophysiology, quantitative gene expression analyses, and in situ hybridization.

In addition, a field station is equipped to study large groups of freely behaving animals to study the neural mechanisms organizing complex social behaviour.

• One of PS660: Principles of Cognition or PS663: Principles of Neuroscience . Students will take whichever course they did not take previously. Those students entering the program without a Laurier MSc degree will take the course most suited to their research interests (in consultation with the Psychology graduate coordinator).
• PS856: Research Seminar in Neuroscience . All PhD candidates are required to participate in the research seminar. The seminars will have a component devoted to training in teaching. The seminars are taken in the fall and winter terms for the duration of the student’s enrolment in the PhD program. Students are marked on a pass/fail basis in the last year in the program (receiving an incomplete until that point).
• PS891: Comprehensive Research Experience I . During the first two years of the PhD program, all students must complete a comprehensive research experience under the supervision of a faculty member other than their advisor.
• PS892: Comprehensive Research Experience II (which can take the role of a research project, including a written report, or a review paper) under the supervision of a faculty member other than their advisor;
• Elective content courses: PS860: Seminar in Cognition , PS861: Seminar in Comparative Cognition , PS862: Seminar in Perception , PS863: Seminar in Behavioural Neuroscience , PS864: Seminar in the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory , and PS865: Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience .
• PS899: Dissertation . The university regulations regarding the requirements for submitting a doctoral dissertation and scheduling the oral examination will apply.

Our faculty members are strong researchers with external grant support and international reputations.

We give you the flexibility to explore your research interest and the ability to specialize in one of our four fields.

Faculty research a wide variety of topics, such as:

• People's thoughts about themselves through time, including their identity, memories, predictions, goals, and motivation.
• Sociocultural influences on the self.
• Implicit and explicit self-esteem.
• Narcissism.
• Experiences of awe.
• Mindfulness.
• Gender discrimination and coping.
• Risk regulation in close relationships.
• Personality and temporal processes at play during people’s social interactions.
• Social anxiety and other anxiety disorders.
• Role ambiguity.
• Acceptance in sport and exercise groups.

In the Developmental Psychology field, faculty members with supervisory status conduct experimental, observational, and applied research in:

• Cognitive development;
• Language and mathematics development;
• Reading acquisition;
• Moral and personality development; and
• Developmental issues related to educational, health and forensic psychology.

Faculty offer very diverse interests and areas of expertise, including:

• Community-based participatory research and stakeholder engagement.
• Indigenous rights and governance.
• The social exclusion of LGBT individuals and communities.
• Environmental justice and sustainability.
• Social innovation and social change.
• Youth engagement.
• Health equity and policy.
• Early childhood education and care.
• Community and education.
• Program development and evaluation.
• Social determinants of HIV/AIDS.
• Population and public health.

Our research interests are interconnected, focusing on the mechanisms underlying:

• Visual and auditory perception;
• Motor control, attention and memory;
• Medical (mental) disorders, including addiction, eating disorders, and age-related memory disorders;
• The neurobiology of learning and memory, the evolution of learning, social learning, comparative cognition, the learning-motivation interface, and neural plasticity; and
• Social organization and collective behaviour.

"Immerse yourself in all Laurier has to offer while completing your graduate education. Enjoy the journey – remember to have fun too!"

Paula C. Fletcher, associate dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Take the first step in your graduate education and apply to one of our graduate programs. Follow our three-step admission process — we’ll walk you through how to apply and prepare for your first day as a graduate student.

• Start: Fall (September)
• Format: Full-time
• Application deadline: Jan. 6 (first consideration), March 30 (international applicants), Aug. 15 (domestic applicants). We evaluate late applications if space permits.

Admission Requirements

• A master’s degree in psychology or related field with a minimum A- standing
• Proficiency in English.
• Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
• Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application.

For the Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences field:

• If a student applies with a MA or MSc degree from another university, she/he may be admitted to the PhD program; some make-up course work may be required depending on the courses completed at the master’s level.

Application Checklist

Applications are due Jan. 6 for first consideration. Those fields will continue to accept applications until the program is full.

Please note, the application process and the uploading of supplemental documentation, which includes references, typically takes two weeks. To avoid disappointment, apply early.

After you have submitted your OUAC application , paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from [email protected] advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration and Information System (LORIS) .

An application for admission to our PhD program in Psychology must include:

• The Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. Documents must be dated within the past six months.
• A completed statement of intent.
• A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
• A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a chapter of your master's thesis or a paper written for a graduate course.
• Completed reference forms . Two academic references are required. Applicants to the community psychology field are required to submit, in addition to two academic references, one professional reference letter. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.

Visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying.

English Proficiency

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to LORIS .

Your Next Steps

Questions? Contact David White, graduate coordinator, at [email protected] or 548.889.3698. For general inquiries, contact Rita Sharkey, at  [email protected] or 548.889.38631.

Waterloo Campus

This program is available on Laurier's Waterloo campus.

Laurier's Waterloo campus is home to more than 19,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Tucked into several city blocks, this campus is walking distance to your classrooms, food, and various campus amenities.

Laurier is a leading force in research among Canadian universities, and many of our research centres and institutes are housed in Waterloo.

Learn more about Laurier's campuses .

Tuition and Funding

Regardless of the type of graduate degree program you intend to pursue, financial planning is important. At Laurier, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about a variety of scholarship and funding opportunities and equip you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

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"With contributions from several university-based partners, ASPIRE provides graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with informative, hands-on professional skills training essential for degree and post-degree success."

Brent Wolfe , Associate Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Our graduates have gone on to work in academia, government agencies, non-government organizations, and medical research.

Examples of jobs held by our graduate include:

• faculty at Carleton University, Algoma University, University of Waterloo and Grant MacEwan University
• research and development at Multi-Health Systems, Toronto
• Government of Canada research

Your Path to Post-Degree Success

ASPIRE is Laurier's professional skills development training program for graduate students. The program helps you craft an individualized, extracurricular learning plan tailored to your professional journey and entry to the workplace .

Learn about the interests and ongoing research of our faculty members. If their research interests you, email the professor directly to set up a meeting. Include information about yourself, your skills, your experience, and why you’re interested in their research.

Eight full-time faculty members supervise theses and dissertations in our Social Psychology master's and PhD programs:

• Roger Buehler
• Justin Cavallo
• Mindi Foster
• Christian Jordan
• Frank Kachanoff
• Nancy Kocovski
• Pamela Sadler
• Anne Wilson
• Meaghan Barlow
• Marc Jambon
• Alexandra Gottardo
• Tobias Krettenauer
• Danielle Law
• Kim Roberts
• John W. Schwieter
• Eileen Wood

There are currently six faculty members who are available to supervise Community Psychology graduate students:

• Ann Marie Beals
• Todd Coleman
• Livia Dittmer
• Maritt Kirst
• Natalie Kivell
• Melody Morton Ninomiya
• Manuel Riemer
• Ketan Shankardass
• Ciann Wilson
• language and cognitive processes
• neural circuits and systems
• non-human social behaviour
• machine learning tools
• Human communication through speech
• music and other acoustic signals
• neural plasticity
• collective behaviour
• comparative cognition
• visual perception and attention
• somatosensory and visual perception
• sensory processing
• motor control
• neurodevelopmental disabilities 

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York University's Graduate Program in Psychology is the largest program in Canada. It is also one of the most diverse—with seven areas of specialization and numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary study.

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$13 million+.

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Tali Boritz

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Psychotherapy process and outcome, with particular emphasis on the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex trauma.

Thanujeni (Jeni) Pathman

Cognitive development and developmental cognitive neuroscience

Joey T. Cheng

Psychological underpinnings of social hierarchy, overconfidence, and competition.

Joseph DeSouza

Eye, head and visually guided movements, multisensory processing, motion processing pathways and how these mechanisms are modulated by attentional mechanisms.

CeAnn Marks’ research primarily focuses on the sex differences in concussion recovery. The observation is to note the differences in how males and females recover in visuomotor and emotionality domains. She is also doing work regarding trauma and cognitive motor performance. This is to determine if individuals who have suffered from emotional trauma show impairments in motor performance.

The Graduate Program in Psychology at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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Psychology (PhD)

Faculty of Social Sciences PhD

The PhD in Psychology program has been designed to provide intensive research training and develop the capacity for a critical and scholarly approach to issues in each of the three specializations. Collaborative work allows students to link across focal areas to pursue the research questions they seek to address.

Specializations:

• Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Lifespan Development
• Social / Personality

Entry point:

• September (full-time and part-time)
• Thesis – 12 terms (4 years)

Application deadline:

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

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Admission requirements

• Check the university requirements and the program requirements .
• Complete the online application  and submit the non-refundable application fee.

For applicants with a master’s degree with a major in psychology or neuroscience:

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:

• Two references, preferably academic, are required.
• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test are recommended but not required. See the program website for additional information.
• A personal statement of interest in pursuing graduate studies. It should be no more than one page and provide an indication of your research interests as well as your intermediate and long-term goals. If you are interested in including a CV (optional) indicating any relevant research, teaching or work experience, please include 1-2 pages of CV at the end of the statement of interest document.
• Complete the  Applicant Interest Form  and upload. On this you will indicate, in order of preference, potential faculty members as supervisors in addition to indicating your interest in various research topics. If you are unable to fill out the form directly in the link provided, you can download the form and then upload to your application.

If English is not your native language, an official copy of your TOEFL score, or other evidence of competency in English, must be scanned and uploaded

For applicants applying with backgrounds other than psychology or neuroscience:

In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of Psychology, the Admissions Committee will consider applications from students holding degrees in allied fields. To ensure that such applicants have a background in psychology adequate for successful completion of their graduate program, the following conditions for eligibility to the Ph.D. program have been established for candidates holding a non-psychology (or neuroscience) Master’s degree. In addition to the requirements above (i.e. for those with backgrounds in psychology or neuroscience):

Applicants must have completed a Master’s thesis in another discipline that involved empirical research of scope and complexity comparable to that of a Master’s Psychology thesis.

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:

• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. See the program website for additional information. (Test results can be photocopies and must have been written within the last ten years.)
• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Psychology Subject Test.  (Test results can be photocopies and must have been written within the last ten years.)
• If English is not your native language, an official copy of your TOEFL score, or other evidence of competency in English, must be scanned and uploaded.

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Psychology (PhD)

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology offered by the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and future-oriented learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, research design, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

The program may also be taken as one of the following options:

Behavioural Neuroscience option : emphasizes modern, advanced theory and methodology aimed at the neurobiological underpinnings of behaviour in human and non-human animals.

Language Acquisition option : the Ph.D. thesis must be on a topic relating to language acquisition.

Keywords: Clinical, experimental, training, internship, social, behavioral, quantitative, cognition.

Unique Program Features

• The program offers two unique program tracks: Clinical and Experimental Psychology;
• Department Faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in Behavioural Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, Health Psychology, Quantitative Psychology & Modelling, and Social & Personality Psychology;
• The Department collaborates with the Departments of Psychology at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, the Allan Memorial Institute, the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal Children's Hospital, and the Montreal General Hospital to permit students to undertake research in a hospital setting.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

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The clinical PhD program is a CPA-accredited scientist-practitioner program designed to train students in both research and clinical skills that can lead to a broad range of employment possibilities. Through practica, students learn about clinical work with children, adolescents, families, adults and couples, as well as about program evaluation and consultation with community agencies. Research skills are taught through an apprenticeship model with thesis supervisors, who may be full-time professors in clinical or experimental psychology, cross-appointed professors in other university departments, or adjunct or clinical professors working in hospitals or other community agencies.

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Evaluation of Social and Health Programs and Policies

Acquire specific skills in the interdisciplinary area of developing and improving health and social service programs

• PSY 7103 Program Evaluation
• PSY 7102 Field Research in Social and Community Interventions

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Receive graduate training in clinical psychology at canada's #1 university and one of the top public universities in the world.

Nestled in the lush green parkland of the Highland Creek Valley, UofT’s Scarborough campus is a close-knit campus that’s part of a vibrant and diverse urban community. As a student, you will receive graduate training with our award-winning researchers , have access to state-of-the-art research facilities , and benefit from strong connections to the University of Toronto’s affiliated hospital research networks. Since the program's start in 2013, our graduate students have received over $3.75 million in scholarships & awards and produced  164 publications and 164 research presentations . 

Visit the About Us page to learn more about our program's research strengths and Clinical Training model. 

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Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. Measured by major global university rankings, research productivity and impact, the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto is one of the world’s best. Importantly, we combine excellence with accessibility more successfully than virtually any other university in the world. Collectively, we take pride in training the next generation of psychologists to equip them with the skills and knowledge to graduate with pride, healthy habits of mind, and meaningful ways of knowing. Let the Department of Psychology help you realize your potential.

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Psychology (MA, PhD)

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Program Overview

Format : Full-time

Degree Earned : Master of Arts or PhD

Launched in 2007, this innovative program offers study in the fields of Psychological Science or Clinical Psychology under a core faculty trained at and recruited from top universities in Canada, the United States and around the world. In a department known for its experiential and career-focused learning, and with a curriculum anchored in real-world issues, the graduate program takes advantage of its downtown Toronto location to offer proximity to major sites for practicum training and clinical research, and world-class training opportunities. The department has more than 15,000 square feet of research and student training space designed from the ground up to meet the specialized research needs of the department.

At a Glance

Admissions information.

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree in Psychology or related field (e.g., Applied Cognitive Science or Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience) from an accredited institution
• As per the Graduate School policy, a minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study is required. However, due to the competitive application process, a minimum of 3.67/4.33 GPA (A-) is strongly recommended. Check the program's web page for further details.
• Statement of interest
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• English Proficiency Test
• An interview will be required for selected applicants
• Completion of a master’s degree in psychology from an accredited institution
• As per the Graduate School policy, a minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study is required. However, due to the competitive application process, a minimum of 3.67/4.33 GPA (A-) is strongly recommended. Check the program's web page for further details.

Note:  The GRE test is no longer required as an admissions requirement effective fall 2021.

More information on  admission requirements . Please note this program is extremely competitive and spots are currently limited to qualified domestic applicants.  Potential International applicants are encouraged to contact the program before submitting an application.

Program-specific requirements

Check Application Deadline

Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

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Financing Your Studies

For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit  Fees by Program .

For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit  Financing Your Studies.

Streams/Research Areas

• Clinical Psychology (accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association)
• Brain, Perception and Cognition
• Community and Health Psychology
• Lifespan Development
• Social Psychology

Curricular Highlights

In addition to traditional course work and thesis/ dissertation milestones, students complete practicum placements where they apply their knowledge and skills. Some recent research and clinical practicum sites include:

• Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Duke University Medical Centre (North Carolina)
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice (New York)
• Ontario Correctional Institute
• Pelly Crossing School (Yukon)
• Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

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• The PRTC and Stress Institute features 31 dedicated research laboratories and groups; shared observation rooms; flexible interview, research and group therapy rooms; seminar and conference rooms; graduate student space; and offices.
• Specialized research equipment and technology include EEG; psychophysiology, BioPac and BioLynx ambulatory systems; face/emotion capture and eye tracking; headmounted virtual reality with scenario suite; a sound attenuated chamber; and an assay laboratory.
• The Clinical Psychology Program offers a unique practicum experience through its Psychology Training Clinic located within the St. Michael’s Hospital Family Health Team Clinic at 80 Bond Street. The Clinic is outfitted with state-of-the-art video recording equipment.

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Admissions information and how to apply

Graduate Studies Admissions Office 11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON Telephone: 416-979-5150 Email:  [email protected] For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.

Program Contacts

Dr. Todd Girard Graduate Program Director PhD, University of Waterloo Research areas: hippocampus; schizophrenia; memory; spatial cognition; fMRI; sleep-paralysis hallucinations Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 552646 Email: [email protected]

Sarah Carmichael Graduate Program Administrator Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 552178 Email:  [email protected]

“[TMU]’s Psychology program has provided me with the skills and opportunities to conduct high-level research that aims to change how we view sexual violence. The knowledge that my research has the potential to translate into clinical and policy recommendations to increase the safety of Canadians is incredibly rewarding.” Andrew Brankley, PhD student and Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipient (2014-17)

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Counselling and clinical psychology – field in clinical and counselling psychology (oise), program overview.

Clinical and Counselling Psychology is one of two fields offered in the Counselling and Clinical Psychology program, leading to the Master of Arts  and  Doctor of Philosophy  degrees. This program is intended for students seeking to pursue careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice. At the time of application, prospective students will be required to identify a preference for this field and a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program.

The Clinical and Counselling Psychology field is offered primarily by the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development​  (of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education [OISE] at the downtown St. George campus).​

The other field, Clinical Psychology, is offered primarily by the  Department of Psychological Clinical Science  at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) campus.

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Program description.

The Counselling and Clinical Psychology program offers studies leading to the MA and PhD degrees. It is offered by the graduate Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), St. George campus, and the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).

This graduate program is intended for students seeking to pursue careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice. At the time of application, students will be required to identify a preference for a specific field as well as for a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program.

The program has two fields:

Clinical and Counselling Psychology, offered by OISE;

Clinical Psychology, offered by UTSC.

The field in Clinical and Counselling Psychology is offered by the OISE Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development. This field is based on a bio-psycho-social model with an emphasis on diversity. It shares an emphasis with the Clinical Psychology field on the assessment and treatment of psychopathology in adults.

This MA program is designed for applicants interested in working as researchers or practitioners in a variety of psychological and educational settings. This program enables students to apply for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) as a Psychological Associate. It also fulfils the course and practicum requirements of students who plan to apply to the PhD program, Clinical and Counselling Psychology field at OISE.

The MA is taken on a full-time or part-time basis. However, students in the part-time option will be required to complete one year of full-time study to fulfil their degree requirements.

For 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 academic year, admissions to the part-time option have been administratively suspended.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development's additional admission requirements stated below.

An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or any appropriate bachelor's degree that would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in research methods and 0.5 FCE in statistics. It is expected that students will have completed 1.0 FCE at the third- or fourth-year level in each of three core areas of general psychology:

biological bases of behaviour (for example, physiological psychology, comparative psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology);

cognitive/affective bases of behaviour (for example, learning, sensation, perception, cognition, thinking, motivation, emotion); and

social bases of behaviour (for example, social psychology; cultural, ethnic, and group processes; sex roles; organizational and systems theory).

Students who are missing courses in these core content areas will be required to complete additional courses during the MA or PhD degrees.

A standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the final year.

Program Requirements

Coursework. Students must complete a total of 4.5 FCEs as follows:

APD1202H Theories and Techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapy — Part I (0.5 FCE).

APD1203Y + Practicum I: Interventions in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (1.0 FCE) (500 hours of practicum). MA students will attend a minimum of three colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD1203Y + .

APD1208Y + Cognitive and Personality Theory and Assessment (1.0 FCE).

APD1219H Ethical Issues in Professional Practice in Psychology and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE).

APD1228H Couples Counselling (0.5 FCE) or APD1261H Group Work in Counselling and Psychotherapy (0.5 FCE) (or an equivalent course).

APD1263H Research Methods for Clinical and Counselling Psychology (RM) (0.5 FCE).

JOI1288H Intermediate Statistics and Research Design (RM) (0.5 FCE).

Master's thesis.

Full-time option: Full-time, on-campus study is required from September to April, which represents the Fall and Winter sessions. Normally, 1.5 FCEs are taken in each of the Fall and Winter sessions and a maximum of 1.0 FCE in the Summer session. Under this option, it is expected that all degree requirements will be completed within two years.

Part-time option (for 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 academic year, admissions to the part-time option have been administratively suspended): For this option, students can register as part-time students at the beginning of their program. However, they will be required to register as full-time students for one year of the program. In this option, students will normally take 1.0 FCE annually during the beginning of their program and 1.5 FCEs in each of the Fall and Winter sessions in their year of full-time study. Once they have begun their last required course, they must register continuously and pay the part-time fees until all degree requirements have been completed. Under this option, it is expected that all degree requirements will be completed within two to three years, up to a maximum of six years.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S); 10 sessions part-time

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

Doctor of Philosophy

The principal aim of this PhD program is the development of research and theoretical knowledge in counselling and clinical psychology, assessment skills, and knowledge and training in professional issues. Students are expected to conduct advanced research and to develop professional knowledge and skills. Graduates will be prepared to assume a variety of positions in psychological teaching, research, and practice in universities, community settings and agencies offering psychological services, and in university or college counselling centres.

The Clinical and Counselling Psychology field offers both a full-time and flexible-time PhD, and progress in the program will be reviewed annually. This field was accredited in both the areas of counselling and clinical psychology by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for a six-year term in 2022. It is currently the only program in Canada to hold such a dual accreditation status.

For 2023-24 and further extension to the 2024-25 academic year, admissions to the flexible-time PhD option have been administratively suspended.

PhD Program

An appropriate bachelor's degree in psychology or any appropriate bachelor's degree that would contain the psychology requirement equivalent (defined as 6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs] in psychology, including 0.5 FCE in research methods and 0.5 FCE in statistics, with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– or better in the final year. It is expected that students will have completed 1.0 FCE at the third- or fourth-year level in each of three core areas of general psychology:

biological bases of behaviour (for example, physiological psychology; comparative psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology);

Students who are missing courses in these areas may be required to complete additional courses during the degree.

A University of Toronto MA degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology with a grade of A– or better, or its equivalent. However, if the master's program was not equivalent to the U of T MA in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, the student will be required to take additional courses to receive equivalent training.

Coursework. Students must complete a minimum of 5.5 FCEs as follows:

2.5 FCEs in Counselling and Psychotherapy:

APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar ;

APD3217Y + Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Credit/No Credit; 600-hour practicum); and APD3268Y Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1,600-hour internship — arrangements must be made in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training). PhD students will attend a minimum of six colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD3268Y.

1.0 FCE in Psychology Measurement/Assessment and Diagnosis:

APD3225H Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology ; and

APD3260H Psychodiagnostic Systems.

0.5 FCE in Supervision and Consultation:

APD3261H + Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum.

1.0 FCE in Advanced Research Methods:

APD3202H A Foundation of Program Evaluation in Social Sciences (RM) ; and

An advanced-level statistics course (in consultation with supervisors). Courses can be drawn from those offered at OISE or other Faculties with the permission of the instructor.

0.5 FCE in History and Systems Psychology:

APD3204H Contemporary History and Systems in Human Development and Applied Psychology.

Comprehensive examination: In addition to normal course requirements, students will complete two comprehensive components. First, a manuscript for publication and presentation at a peer review conference, normally in Year 1 of the program. Second, students will be examined systematically in general psychology and in professional psychology. The examination will normally be taken at the end of Year 2 of full-time study.

Doctoral dissertation: All students must develop, complete, and defend in a Doctoral Final Oral Examination a doctoral dissertation supervised by a full-time member of the Counselling and Clinical Psychology faculty. The content of such dissertation research may address theoretical issues applicable to clinical and counselling concerns and practice, relate to the development of programs in a variety of educational or applied settings, or in some other way contribute to the development and practice of clinical and counselling psychology.

Students must register continuously and pay the full-time fee until all degree requirements have been fulfilled.

Students cannot transfer between the full-time and flexible-time PhD options.

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

Applicants to the flexible-time PhD option are accepted under the same admission requirements as applicants to the full-time PhD option; the exception is that applicants must demonstrate that they are currently employed, and active professionals engaged in activities relevant to their proposed program of study.

APD3215H Advanced Psychotherapy Seminar;

APD3217Y + Advanced Practicum in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (Credit/No Credit; 600-hour practicum); and APD3268Y Internship in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (1,600-hour internship — arrangements must be made in consultation with the Coordinator of Internship and Counselling Services). PhD students will attend a minimum of six colloquium presentations during their program, which partially fulfills the course requirements for APD3268Y.

APD3261H + Clinical Supervision and Consultation Practicum .

0.5 FCE in History and Systems Psychology (if not already satisfied by the completion of a third- or fourth-year undergraduate psychology course in this area):

Students must register continuously until all degree requirements have been fulfilled. They must register full-time during the first four years and may continue as part-time thereafter, with their department's approval.

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Best Online Psychology Master’s Degrees Of 2024

Updated: Jan 23, 2024, 1:08pm

The human mind has long been a subject of fascination and controversy, and psychology—the study of the mind—proves valuable across industries, fields and positions. Whether you work in public relations, user experience or human resources, a background in psychology can give you an edge in your career.

A master’s in psychology involves wide-ranging study that can lead to careers in diverse fields. You’ll gain advanced research and analysis skills and a strong understanding of human behavior. Plus, a master’s in psychology can qualify you to work as an industrial-organizational psychologist or a school psychologist .

If you want to dive deeper into the field while maintaining a flexible schedule, you can pursue your degree online. Keep reading to learn about the 10 best online psychology master’s degrees.

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We ranked 39 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online psychology master’s degrees in the U.S. using 16 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience and application process. We pulled data for these categories from reliable resources such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ; private, third-party data sources; and individual school and program websites. Data is accurate as of June 2023.

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• Overall graduation rate
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• Student-to-faculty ratio
• Socioeconomic diversity
• Availability of online coursework
• Total number of graduate assistants
• More than 50% of graduate students enrolled in at least some distance education

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• Fully accredited
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We chose the 10 best schools to display based on those receiving a curved final score of 84% or higher.

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Based out of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California offers an online Master of Science in applied psychology that full-time students can complete in 16 months by taking two courses per term. The program’s 34-credit curriculum covers topics in consumer psychology, organizational psychology and research methods, and all students complete 240 hours of experiential field learning through a required internship.

Students can choose to complete the internship requirement through an optional summer experience in Dublin, Ireland.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn around your 9-to-5
• School Type: Private
• Application Fee: $90
• Degree Credit Requirements: 34 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Consumer psychology, organizational psychology
• Concentrations Available: N/A
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for internship

$565/credit

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona State University is among the largest universities in the nation by enrollment. ASU features an online master’s in psychology that requires 36 credits. The curriculum includes courses in applied social psychology, professional issues and research methods and concludes with a capstone course in which students analyze current psychological literature and recommend policy.

ASU delivers most online coursework asynchronously, and the program does not include in-person requirements.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn on your schedule
• School Type: Public
• Application Fee: $70
• Degree Credit Requirements: 36 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Applied social psychology, professional issues in psychology
• In-Person Requirements: No

$475/credit

Based in Ferrum, Virginia, Ferrum College enrolls fewer than 1,000 students and maintains an affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The college’s fully online Master of Science in psychology prepares graduates for Ph.D. programs in the field and takes one year of full-time study to complete.

The program’s 33-credit curriculum includes required courses in ethics, research methods and applied statistics. All students must also complete a thesis that involves significant original research. Ferrum College’s MS in psychology does not lead to licensure.

• Application Fee: $50
• Degree Credit Requirements: 33 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Ethics and professional issues; research methods in social sciences; applied statistics in the social sciences

$450/credit

Based in Fulton, Missouri, William Woods University offers an online master’s in psychology program that requires 33 credits. The curriculum includes coursework in psychological testing and assessment, advanced statistics, research design and advanced cognition. All students complete an original thesis before they graduate.

This program is designed for both working professionals looking to expand their career options and students who want to eventually pursue doctoral programs in psychology.

• Application Fee: Free
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Psychological testing and assessment; advanced statistics

$499/credit

Based in Marion, Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University has expanded its distance learning presence in recent years. The university offers an online master’s in psychology program with two concentration options: industrial and organizational psychology, and life coaching and positive psychology. Both tracks require 30 credits and include core courses in lifespan development, personality development and research methods.

All students also complete a capstone project. IWU delivers all online coursework asynchronously for maximum flexibility.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 30 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Lifespan development, theories of personality development, research methods in psychology
• Concentrations Available: Industrial and organizational psychology; life coaching and positive psychology

$790/credit

Headquartered in downtown Chicago, National Louis University features an online Master of Arts in psychology that students can complete in 18 months. The 36-credit curriculum includes four concentration options: general psychology, community psychology, psychological assessment and teaching of psychology. No matter their concentration, students in the program complete core foundational coursework in areas like abnormal and social psychology.

Online courses at NLU may include both synchronous and asynchronous elements.

$6,888/quarter

Located in the Bay Area in Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto University focuses primarily on counseling and psychology programs. The university’s online Master of Science in psychology includes limited in-person requirements. Students who pursue the Ph.D. prep concentration must complete a one-week, on-campus residency focused on clinical interviewing. Learners can take a generalist track or pursue a concentration in forensic psychology or technology and mental health.

The program uses Zoom to deliver synchronous coursework during the evenings.

• Application Fee: $80
• Degree Credit Requirements: 37.5 to 47 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Part-time
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Research methods and statistics; child and adolescent development
• Concentrations Available: Ph.D. prep; technology and mental health; forensic psychology
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for Ph.D. prep concentration

$650/credit

Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Lynn University offers an online Master of Science in psychology with either a generalist concentration or an industrial/organizational psychology concentration. In both cases, the curriculum requires 37 credits, and core courses include personality psychology, advanced social psychology, and scientific writing and analysis. All students complete a thesis with original research as a capstone requirement.

Incoming students can apply to begin the program in the spring, summer or fall semesters.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 37 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Advanced research in psychology, personality psychology
• Concentrations Available: General psychology, industrial/organizational psychology

Based out of Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University enrolls more than 135,000 students thanks in large part to its online programs. The university’s online master’s in applied psychology takes the typical student 18 months to complete. Students can choose between concentrations in general psychology, developmental psychology, industrial-organizational psychology and public mental health.

No matter their concentration, distance learners must complete 36 credits and take core courses in areas like social psychology and the psychology of learning.

• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Social psychology, psychology of learning
• Concentrations Available: General psychology, developmental psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, public mental health

$637/credit

Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire University is a private university primarily focused on online programs. The university’s online Master of Science in psychology offers three concentration options: forensic psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and child and developmental psychology. All students must complete 36 credits and take core courses in areas like social psychology and cognitive processes.

SNHU delivers all online coursework asynchronously, and the program does not include any in-person requirements.

• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Social psychology, cognitive processes
• Concentrations Available: Forensic psychology; industrial and organizational psychology; child and developmental psychology

A master’s in psychology is a widely applicable degree for all types of students. Here’s why you might pursue an online psychology master’s degree.

Master’s Degrees in Psychology: Fast Facts

• Nearly 25% of CEOs hold a master’s degree as their highest level of education. ( U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics )
• According to the American Psychological Association (APA), neuroscience is the most competitive psychological subfield at the master’s level, while counseling psychology accepts the highest percentage of students.
• Approximately 4 out of 5 graduate psychology students are women. (APA)
• Forty-three percent of graduate psychology students identify as BIPOC. (APA)
• The most diverse subfield of psychology among graduate students is developmental psychology. (APA)

Should You Earn Your Degree Online?

Online degrees have become more and more prevalent in recent years. However, they don’t suit all types of learners. To determine if distance learning is right for you, ask yourself a few key questions:

• What’s your budget? Distance learners generally avoid some costs associated with on-campus learning, including housing and transportation. Moreover, some public universities allow out-of-state distance learners to pay in-state or otherwise discounted tuition rates.
• What’s your learning style? Online learning requires plenty of discipline, organization, time management and self-motivation. If you rely on a peer group or the routine of a physical classroom for motivation, on-campus learning may provide a better fit.
• What are your other commitments? Flexibility is one of the main reasons many parents and working professionals opt for online learning. If you’ll have significant obligations outside of school, an asynchronous online program might help you juggle your studies with your other commitments.

There are two important types of college accreditation to understand: institutional and programmatic.

Institutional accreditation is non-negotiable. You should enroll at a school only if it’s institutionally accredited, as this is the only way you can qualify for federal student aid. Plus, Ph.D. programs, employers and credentialing bodies may not recognize degrees that come from unaccredited universities.

The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) oversee the agencies that manage the institutional accreditation process. These agencies evaluate schools for the quality of their finances, academics and faculty. To verify a prospective school’s accreditation status, you can visit its website or check the directory on CHEA’s website.

Programmatic accreditation offers quality assurance and vetting in specific fields. Programmatic accreditation is uncommon among undergraduate and master’s-level psychology programs, though APA accreditation does apply to doctoral, postdoctoral residency and internship programs.

Once you’ve determined that you want an online master’s degree in psychology, it’s time to decide where you should earn it. Here’s how to choose a school.

Consider Your Future Goals

Psychology is a wide-ranging field. To choose the right program and specialization for you, it’s best to determine your career goals before committing to any specific program.

A master’s degree in general psychology can lead to careers in fields as diverse as public relations , education, human resources , user experience and marketing , among others. If you know you want to go into a specific field, such as industrial-organizational psychology , you may want to consider attending a psychology program that offers that specific specialization.

If you don’t want to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation, and instead plan to continue your studies in a doctoral program, you should choose a master’s program with a significant research component. A completed thesis can help you take the next step into a Psy.D. program or a Ph.D. in psychology. Some master’s programs also offer Ph.D. prep concentrations, which explicitly prepare you to continue your career in academia.

Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options

Eliminating the one significant outlier (USC at $2,244), per-credit tuition rates for the 10 programs ranked in our guide range from $450 to $799. Over the course of a typical 36-credit master’s degree, these rates translate to approximately $16,000 to $29,000 in total tuition costs.

As a comparison point, according to the National Center for Education Statistics , as of the 2021–22 academic year, the average annual tuition for a graduate program was $12,596 at public universities and $29,931 at private, nonprofit universities.

To get help funding your education, the first step is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The FAFSA is the portal to federal aid opportunities like grants, scholarships and loans, along with aid from other resources. You can also pursue graduate assistantships through your university. Keep in mind that some assistantships may be reserved for on-campus and Ph.D. students.

How long does it take to get an online master’s degree in psychology?

The 10 ranked programs in our guide generally take 12 to 18 months to complete. Keep in mind that completion times can vary depending on your school, program and enrollment status.

What can I do with an online master’s in psychology?

There are many psychology-related careers that you can pursue as a master’s degree holder, including market research analyst, user experience researcher, project manager , public relations specialist and human resources manager .

Is an online master’s in psychology respected?

Yes. As long as you attend an accredited university, a psychology master’s degree earned online carries the same weight as one earned in person.

Can I do a master’s in psychology online?

Yes, you can complete a master’s in psychology online. Many colleges offer fully online and hybrid psychology master’s programs.

Is it better to get an M.S. or an M.A. in psychology?

It depends on your goals. An M.A. in psychology often focuses on the applications of psychology, whereas an M.S. focuses more on research and scholarship.

Mikeie Reiland is a writer who has written features for Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, Gravy, and SB Nation, among other publications. He received a James Beard nomination for a feature he wrote in 2023.

University of South Florida

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Frequently asked questions, doctoral (ph.d.) program in psychology (with master’s along the way), admissions faqs, course faqs, degree faqs, admissions faqs  .

What doctoral Ph.D. programs are offered by the USF Psychology Department?

We offer the Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program in Psychology. Students can enter with a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or they can earn a Master of Arts Along the Way as part of the Ph.D. program. The Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program in Psychology is committed to furthering our understanding of behavior and mental processes utilizing the methods of science.  Graduate students are trained in both basic and applied research to become independent scholars. Students work with one or more faculty members engaging in a broad range of research.   Students apply for one of three concentrations in our Ph.D. in Psychology major:

• Clinical Psychology (APA Accredited)
• Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology
• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Note: We also have a separate free-standing  M.A. graduate program in Psychological Sciences . Psychological Sciences is a self-contained Master of Arts degree that includes the study of biological, social, developmental and cognitive bases of health and human behavior. This degree is different from the Master of Arts Along the Way and is not part of the Ph.D. program. Admission into or completion of the M.A. degree in Psychological Sciences has no bearing on admissions into the Ph.D. program. We also offer two Graduate certificates: one in   Data Analysis ; and one in   Infant-Family Mental Health . The certificates are also separate and independent from the Ph.D. program.

How can I obtain more admissions information about the Psychology Ph.D. programs?

To learn more, please see the Contact Us  page .

Where is the Doctoral (Ph.D.) program located?

The Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program in Psychology (with Master of Arts Along the Way) is located primarily on the Tampa campus.  (The M.A. in Psychological Sciences and the Graduate Certificate programs are located primarily on the St. Petersburg campus.)

What can I do to improve my chances of being selected for your Ph.D. program?

For all concentrations (Clinical, CNS, and I-O), research experience is particularly important. Almost all students entering into our Ph.D. program have worked as research assistants. Many entering students have presented their research at a conference and some have published their research. Only a small percentage of applicants are selected for our majors. Therefore it is recommended that applicants apply to several universities (e.g., 10 or more would not be unreasonable for Clinical applicants). Following this strategy will increase your chances of acceptance into at least one graduate program. The  APA website  Students section contains resources for applying to graduate schools.

Can I apply if I just want a Master’s degree?

Can I apply if I’m not scheduled to take the GRE before the deadline?

Please see the specific GRE information for each concentration:

• Clinical Concentration
• Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social Concentration
• Industrial-Organizational Concentration

If you plan to submit GRE scores, a copy of the unofficial GRE Score Report should be uploaded to the online application (in PDF format) before the deadline. If you take the computer adaptive GRE exam, please plan your examination date for November or earlier. If you take the written GRE exam, please plan your examination date for September or earlier because scores from the written GRE exam take approximately six weeks to reach USF. 

Can I apply if I won’t receive my bachelor’s degree until after the deadline?

Can I apply if my bachelor’s degree is not in Psychology?

Do I need to take the GRE Psychology Test?

A person writing one of my recommendation letters will be away from the office and may not be able to upload the letter in time to meet the deadline. Can she/he send the letter directly to you?

Is the Immunization form required with my application?

Is there a form, other than the online graduate application, that I need to submit for USF fellowships, or for assistantships from the major?

In what areas of research are your faculty currently involved?

What is the average number of years to complete the program?

Would I be able to continue working full-time at my current job if I enter your major?

I have already received a Master’s degree from another institution. Would it be counted towards the Ph.D. degree in your major?

What kind of housing is available for your graduate students?

Do you offer your courses for the Psychology Ph.D. on-line?

Do you allow part-time students?

Do you offer a concentration in Forensic Psychology?

Are there other majors at USF that offer a Master’s degree in disciplines related to Psychology?

 COURSE FAQs

Is it possible to take just a course or two at the graduate level, and, if so, how could I do that?

What courses are you offering this semester?

DEGREE FAQS

What career options may be available to me after receiving a B.A./B.S., M.A. or Ph.D. degree in Psychology?

What are the potential career opportunities and expected career salary ranges of graduates from the USF Psychology Doctoral Majors who have earned their Ph.D. degree?

Clinical Psychology:   Professor in Psychology (research focus); Professor at a teaching hospital (research and clinical focus); Researcher; Administrator; Clinician.  High $180,000, Low $60,000.

Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology:   Postdoctoral researcher; Professor in Psychology Department; Applied research in industry.  High $150,000, Low $40,000.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology:    Professor in Psychology; Professor in Management; Consultant; Director of Assessment; Research Scientist; Research & Development Manager. See the   comprehensive salary information .

What is the difference between a Ph.D. and a Psy.D.?

In Clinical Psychology, the two most common doctoral degrees are the Ph.D. degree and the Psy.D. degree. The Ph.D. is the oldest doctorate and is generally regarded as a research degree. Though many professional psychology programs award it, they typically emphasize research training and the integration of research with applied or practical training.

The Psy.D. degree, first awarded in the late 1960s and increasingly popular among professional schools, is a professional degree in psychology. Programs awarding the Psy.D. degree place major emphasis on preparing their graduates for professional practice as practitioner-scholars and less emphasis on research training. Presently about 75% of the doctoral degree programs in Clinical Psychology award the Ph.D. degree.

Do I need a license to practice psychology?

After graduating with a Ph.D. from a clinical psychology program, can I prescribe medication?

PhD in School & Clinical Child Psychology

Are you passionate about improving the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families? This program prepares you to become a leader in psychology practice and research in schools, mental health, community and university settings. It also provides you with the academic requirements for becoming a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).

Full-time students receive a OISE Graduate Funding Package for their first four years of study. Students who advanced into this program from OISE's Master of Arts in School and Clinical Child Psychology program will receive a OISE Graduate Funding Package for their first three years of study.

OISE's Graduate Funding Package covers the cost of tuition, and helps offset other living expenses. Last year, awards averaged around $25,000 per eligible student.