Graduate Studies

CCAP Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, CCAP requires the following for admission to the Master’s program:

• An Honours B.A. or B.Sc. (or its equivalent) in Psychology or an allied field (Neuroscience, Applied Cognitive Science).

• Students are normally expected to have taken courses across the breadth of psychology with particular courses relevant to clinical psychology (e.g., Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology)

Qualifying Exam for PhD in NACS

In NACS, the qualifying exam is done after students have successfully written and defended the proposal for their PhD thesis. The qualifying exam must be successfully passed by the end of the semester 5 of the PhD program (or the end of semester 7 for students who entered the program without a Masters).

The specific procedures and requirements for the NACS qualifying exam are discussed below.

Coursework for PhD in NACS

Required Courses for all students:

PhD in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science (PhD. PSYC)

The PhD programs in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science provide training for students interested in the integrative functioning of the brain.

This program encompasses: basic cognitive processes, behavioural neuroscience, cognitive ergonomics, cognitive neuroscience, developmental and life-span cognition, and foundations of cognitive science. Students in these disciplines have the opportunity to learn about the interdisciplinary work of other students, faculty and outside researchers in the weekly seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science research seminar.

Coursework for NACS MSc.

Preparatory Course Work

Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to carry out Neuroscience and Cognitive Science research in academic and/or applied settings. At the Masters level, this will involve a course in Research Design and Statistics, a course in Research Ethics (Animal research ethics or Human research ethics), at least one elective in their specific field of research and the Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science.

How do I apply to Graduate Studies in CCAP Psychology?

First review these eligibility requirements.

CCAP Area Application Requirements:

GRE Information

Masters/Doctoral

Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families in some capacity is required (e.g., volunteer, paid).

Qualifying Exam Applied Social PhD

General information about qualifying examinations at the University of Guelph can be accessed at in the current graduate calendar.

Qualifying Exam

Link to Handbook

Qualifying Exam: Research Dossier

Link to Handbook

Industrial-Organizational (PhD.PSYC) - Courses

After completing the Admissions requirements For the PhD the following are required: (For descriptions of the courses please see the Graduate Program Calendar)

PSYC*6900 [0.50] Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science
PSYC*7070 [0.50] Psychological Measurement
PSYC*7080 [0.00] Consulting in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYC*7130 [0.50] Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

PhD- Industrial-Organizational Psychology (PhD.PSYC)

Please see the graduate calendar for a detailed description of the program requirements. Notably, PhD students participate in regular brown bag seminars and consulting project meetings (on alternating weeks).

Read the Industrial-Organizational frequently asked questions.

What is the status of my Graduate Application?

Each graduate area evaluates their applications and conducts interviews throughout January and February. Only those being interviewed will be contacted.

Offer of Admission recommendations are submitted by the Department to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies for review and acceptance. Following this action of the Department, our field's of study typically email their students who have been recommended, indicating that an Official Offer of Admission is pending. We ask for your patience during this process.