Area-specific Typical Progress Sequence PHD AS
Please note that your program may vary depending on the thesis research project. For example, some projects will have extensive and time-consuming data collection stages, whereas others may take extra time at the analysis stage. These guidelines are typical for students continuing from the MA program at the U of Guelph. Be sure to work out goals and a timeline in consultation with your advisor and to update these in collaboration with your advisor every semester. Refer to the latest 5-year Course Rotation schedule document in your planning.
Please note that exceptionally, PSYC6920 will be offered in Winter 2022 instead of Fall 2021 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
PhD:
- Qualifying Exam AS
- The third AS core course
- One more methods course
- One elective
- Philosophy & History of Psychology
- Practicum or Research Seminar
[AS Brownbag]
[AS Brownbag]
[AS Brownbag]
AS core: two need to be taken at Master + one at PhD
Applied Social Psychology and Interventions
Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology
Community, Culture and Global Citizenship
AS Methods list:
Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis
Program Evaluation
Psychological Measurement
Qualitative Methods in Psychology
Research Seminar
Research Methods
Course scheduling
PSYC*6380 (Multivariate Statistics for Psychological Research) and PSYC*6840 (Program Evaluation) are typically offered every year in the Winter. The typical instructors are:
• PSYC*6380 Ian Newby-Clark
• PSYC*6840 TBD
PSYC*6900 (Philosophy and History of Psychology) is typically offered every two years on even academic years in the Winter (e.g., W18, W20, W22). PSYC*6920 (Applied Social Psychology and Interventions) is also offered every two years on odd years in the Fall (e.g., F19, F21, F23). The typical instructors are:
• PSYC*6900 Jeffery Yen
• PSYC*6920 Paula Barata, Benjamin Giguère
Please note that exceptionally, PSYC*6920 will be offered in W22 instead of F21 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
PSYC*6930 (Community, Culture & Global Citizenship) is offered every two years on even years in the Fall (e.g., F18, F20, F22), and is typically taught by Saba Safdar.
PSYC*6910 (Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology) and PSYC*6950 (Qualitative Methods in Psychology) are typically offered every two years on odd academic years, and in the Winter and Fall respectively. The typical instructors are:
• PSYC*6910 Jeffery Yen, Kieran O’Doherty
• PSYC*6950 Kieran O’Doherty
PSYC*6472 (Practicum II) and PSYC*6473 (Practicum III) are offered every year. Please consult with the AS practicum coordinator for more information.
PSYC*6521 (Research Seminar I) and PSYC*6522 (Research Seminar II) can be arranged with a faculty supervisor during any term. Note that these are independent/reading courses. You must find a faculty member to act as a supervisor to register for these courses.
Typical progress sequence for PhD students (continuing from MA)
PhD Year 1
Semester 1 (7) Fall
Courses
One of the following:
o PSYC*6380 [0.50] Multivariate Statistics for Psychological Research
o PSYC*6950 [0.50] Qualitative Methods in Psychology
Attend Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag) - all sessions, and present at least once per year.
One of the following three core AS courses
o PSYC*6910 [0.50] Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology
o PSYC*6920 [0.50] Applied Social Psychology and Interventions
o PSYC*6930 [0.50] Community, Culture and Global Citizenship
Practicum
• Discuss with practicum coordinator
PhD thesis
• Draft(s) of ideas for proposals submitted to advisor
Qualifying exam (see QE examination section for more details)
• None
Advisor-independent research
• Seek out research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Apply for OGS
• Apply for SSHRC or other Tri council scholarship
• Other options may also available depending on your research topic search the web and discuss with your supervisor
• Make sure to inquire about deadlines very early in the semester.
Semester 2 (8) Winter
Courses
• One of the following three core AS courses (if not already completed)
o PSYC*6900 Philosophy and History of Psychology
o PSYC*6910 [0.50] Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology
o PSYC*6920 [0.50] Applied Social Psychology and Interventions
o PSYC*6930 [0.50] Community, Culture and Global Citizenship
Attend Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag) - all sessions, and present at least once per year.
• One elective course to be determined in consultation with the student's PhD Advisory Committee and approved by the Graduate Area Representative
Practicum
• PSYC*6472 Practicum II (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s) and the practicum coordinator)
PhD thesis
• PhD thesis proposal defended (see PhD Thesis proposal section for more information)
• Form PhD thesis committee (no later than the 20th day of the 2nd semester)
• Initial PhD committee meeting
Qualifying exam (see QE examination section for more details)
• Form committee
• Meet with committee members to finalize topic of QE paper
• Discuss relevant literature
Advisor-independent research
• Seek out research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, recommended for research stream, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Typically, none. However specialized scholarships opportunities can be found at various times.
Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag)
• Students are expected to attend all sessions.
• Students are expected to present at least once a year.
Semester 3 (9) Summer
Courses
• Typically available optional courses
o PSYC*6521 [0.25] Research Seminar I
o PSYC*6522 [0.50] Research Seminar II
Practicum
• PSYC*6472 Practicum II (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s) and the practicum coordinator)
PhD thesis
• PhD thesis proposal draft submitted to advisor and advisory committee (see PhD Thesis proposal section for more information)
Qualifying exam (see QE examination section for more details)
• Submit proposal for paper to committee
• Meet with committee
• Obtain approval of proposal
• Submit relevant forms
Advisor-independent research
• Seek out research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Revise OGS, SSHRC and any other grant application
*Important departmental milestones to achieve during the degree (full-time registration only): PhD must have their approved thesis proposal: 3rd semester. If the milestone is not met it will result in a “Some concerns” on the student’s progress report.
PhD year 2
Semester 4 (10) Fall
Courses
• One of the following three core AS courses (if not already completed)
o PSYC*6910 [0.50] Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology
o PSYC*6920 [0.50] Applied Social Psychology and Interventions
o PSYC*6930 [0.50] Community, Culture and Global Citizenship
Attend Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag) - all sessions, and present at least once per year.
• One elective course to be determined in consultation with the student's PhD Advisory Committee and approved by the Graduate Area Representative (if not already completed)
Practicum
• Discuss with practicum coordinator if interested in doing a third practicum (discuss with your primary advisor(s))
PhD dissertation
• PhD proposal Examination
• Ethics for PhD research (if applicable; note the REB review process typically takes 2 to 6 weeks)
Qualifying exam (see QE examination section for more details)
• Submit QP to committee
• Submit research dossier
• Advisor to submit evaluation form
Advisor-independent research
• Continue research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Apply for OGS
• Apply for SSHRC or other Tri council scholarship
• Other options may also available depending on your research topic search the web and discuss with your supervisor
Semester 5 (11) Winter
Courses
• Typically course requirements are completed at this time.
• One of the following three core AS courses (if not already completed)
o PSYC*6910 [0.50] Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology
o PSYC*6920 [0.50] Applied Social Psychology and Interventions
o PSYC*6930 [0.50] Community, Culture and Global Citizenship
Attend Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag) - all sessions, and present at least once per year.
• One elective course to be determined in consultation with the student's PhD Advisory
Committee and approved by the Graduate Area Representative (if not already completed)
Practicum
• PSYC*6473 Practicum III (Depending on options for practicum)
PhD thesis
• PhD data collection /analysis
• And elaboration of follow up research (if applicable)
Qualifying exam (see QE examination section for more details)
• Oral examination
Advisor-independent research
• Continue research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Typically, none. However specialized scholarships opportunities can be found at various times.
Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag)
• Students are expected to attend all sessions.
• Students are expected to present at least once a year.
*Important departmental milestones to achieve during the degree (full-time registration only): PhD must have qualifying exam completed: 5th semester. If the milestone is not met it will result in a “Some concerns” on the student’s progress report.
Semester 6 (12) Summer
Courses
• Typically course requirements are completed at this time.
Practicum
• PSYC*6473 Practicum III (Depending on options for practicum)
PhD dissertation
• PhD data collection /analysis
• And elaboration or pursuit of follow up research (if applicable)
Qualifying exam (see QE examination section for more details)
• Completed at this time.
Advisor-independent research
• Continue research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Revise OGS, SSHRC and any other grant application
PhD year 3
Semester 7 (13) Fall
Courses
• Typically course requirements are completed at this time.
o Attend Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag) - all sessions, and present at least once per year.
Practicum
• Practicum are not recommended in the last year of your degree.
PhD Thesis
• Completion of follow up research (if applicable)
• PhD data collection/analysis
• Thesis writing
Qualifying exam
• Completed at this time.
Advisor-independent research
• Continue research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Consider applying for postdoctoral fellowships
• If applicable:
o Apply for OGS
o Apply for SSHRC or other Tri council scholarship
o Other options may also available depending on your research topic search the web and discuss with your supervisor
Semester 8 (14) Winter
Courses
• Typically course requirements are completed at this time.
Attend Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag) - all sessions, and present at least once per year.
Practicum
• Practicum are not recommended in the last year of your degree.
PhD dissertation
• Completion of follow up research (if applicable)
• PhD data analysis
• Dissertation writing
Qualifying exam
• Completed at this time.
Advisor-independent research
• Continue research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, recommended for research stream, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• Consider applying for postdoctoral fellowships
Applied Social Speaker Series (Brown Bag)
• Students are expected to attend all sessions.
• Students are expected to present at least once a year.
Semester 9 (15) Summer
Courses
• Typically course requirements are completed at this time.
Practicum
• Practicum are not recommended in the last year of your degree.
PhD dissertation
• Dissertation writing
• PhD thesis examination/defense
Qualifying exam
• Completed at this time.
Advisor-independent research
• Continue research opportunities with other faculty members than primary advisor(s) (if applicable, recommended for research stream, discuss with your primary advisor(s))
Scholarships
• None
Jobs and/or postdoc
• Draft job application materials (if applicable)
• Draft application for postdoctoral fellowships (if applicable)
*Important departmental milestones to achieve during the degree (full-time registration only): PhD must have defended their dissertation: 15th semester. If the milestone is not met it will result in a “Some concerns” on the student’s progress report.