Graduate Studies

How do I apply to Graduate Studies in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology?

First review these eligibility requirements.

I-O Area Application Requirements:

Masters/Doctoral

Students who enter the MA program in Industrial-Organizational psychology MUST have an Honours degree in Psychology. As well, a thesis, or equivalent research experience, is required.

Because of the research-intensive nature of our program we are most interested in students with a strong background in research methods and statistics.

Industrial-Organizational (MA.PSYC) - Courses

Students must register in UNIV*7510 (Full-time registration) or UNIV*7520 (Part-time registration) to activate registration each semester.

In semesters where no other courses are taken, students should enrol  in UNIV*7500 (Research/Writing) so that the term appears on their transcript. 

Students should register in PSYC*7050 Research Seminar in I-O Psychology each Fall and Winter.

Admission Requirements- Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Sciences (NACS)

We encourage applicants with experience in one or more of the fields within Neuroscience, Psychology and Applied Cognitive Science.

GRE Information

Masters

MSc/MBS students in the Collaborative Specialization in Neuroscience must meet the admission requirements of the participating department in which they are enrolled.  Students who enter the MSc program will normally have a Bachelors or Honours degree in Psychology or a related field.

General Admissions Regulations

Before applying for graduate studies in Psychology, please review these admission processes.

Only students who are graduates of recognized universities or establishments of higher education are eligible for admission to Graduate Studies at the University of Guelph. All eligible students should review the General Admission Requirements found in the Graduate Calendar.

MA Thesis- Applied Social Psychology

One of the central components of the MA degree is the completion of a thesis research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The type of research project conducted will vary significantly depending on their research interests and the interests of their primary supervisor. Some of the main steps most projects will involve include writing a project proposal, obtaining ethics review, collecting data, analyzing data, and writing up a dissertation. 

Policies/Procedures

Student Responsibilities

Course Evaluation

The Department of Psychology requires student assessment of all courses taught by the Department of Psychology. These assessments provide essential feedback to faculty on their teaching by identifying both strengths and possible areas of improvement. In addition, annual student assessment of teaching forms part of the information used by the Department Tenure and Promotion Committee in evaluating the faculty member's contribution in the area of teaching.