VIII. Graduate Programs

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Psychology

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Courses

Restriction: All courses restricted to Psychology graduate students; all others by permission only.

Departmental Core Courses

PSYC*6060 Research Design and Statistics U [0.50]
This course covers non-parametric and parametric hypothesis testing and estimation, analysis of variance and covariance, and multiple correlation and multiple regression. Current controversial issues are presented.

PSYC*6190 Research Project U [1.00]
This course is an option for students in the applied streams of MA studies who do not plan on proceeding to a PhD program. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students will design and conduct an empirical investigation in their area of emphasis.

PSYC*6380 Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis U [0.50]
This course emphasizes the use of multivariate techniques in psychological research. Both predictive (e.g., regression, canonical correlation, discriminant analysis, MANOVA) and reduction (e.g., factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, cluster analysis) techniques are considered in addition to the use of both observed and latent variable structural models.

PSYC*6401 Reading Course I U [0.25]
An independent in-depth study of current theoretical and empirical issues in the student's area of specialization.

PSYC*6402 Reading Course II U [0.50]
An independent in-depth study of current theoretical and empirical issues in the student's area of specialization.

PSYC*6411 Special Problems in Psychology I U [0.25]
A critical examination of current problems relating to conceptual and methodological developments in an area of psychology.

PSYC*6412 Special Problems in Psychology II U [0.50]
A critical examination of current problems relating to conceptual and methodological developments in an area of psychology.

PSYC*6471 Practicum I U [0.50]
Students will gain 2-3 days per week of supervised experience in a setting related to their field of specialization.

PSYC*6472 Practicum II U [1.00]
See PSYC*6471 . Students work four to five days a week in the selected setting.

PSYC*6473 Practicum III U [0.25]
See PSYC6471. This course is intended for students who wish to gain additional practicum experience after completing the requirements for PSYC6471/PSYC*6472. Students work one day a week in the selected setting.

PSYC*6521 Research Seminar I U [0.25]
An in-depth review of current theoretical and empirical developments in topic areas related to the student's area of specialization.

PSYC*6522 Research Seminar II U [0.50]
An in-depth review of current theoretical and empirical developments in topic areas related to the student's area of specialization. The course requirements may include the completion of an empirical research project.

PSYC*6670 Research Methods U [0.50]
This course emphasizes those techniques most frequently used in applied and field settings. These include: quasi-experimental designs, survey research, interviewing, questionnaire design, observational techniques, and other more qualitative methods.

PSYC*6880 Ethical Issues in Psychology U [0.25]
Relevant issues in the application of professional ethical standards to the practice of psychology, including consultation, field research, intervention, and decision-making models are discussed in this half course. Depending on the particular faculty and students involved, discussion emphasizes specific applications to either I/O or applied developmental/social psychology.

PSYC*6890 Legislation and Professional Practice U [0.25]
This companion course to PSYC*6880, Ethics in Psychology, provides an introduction to the Provincial and Federal legislation governing the practice of psychology. Students will become familiar with legislation relevant to professional practice with children and adults in hospital, educational, community, and other settings.
Co-requisite(s):	PSYC*6880

PSYC*6900 Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science U [0.50]
This doctoral course examines the philosophical and metatheoretical issues involved in the scientific analysis of human experience. Both the historical context of these issues and the status of current metatheoretical debates are covered.

PSYC*7070 Psychological Measurement U [0.50]
Concepts and applications of classical measurement theory, especially reliability and validity of tests and measurements used in applied psychology. Principles of test construction, standardization, norming, administration, and interpretation are discussed, as well as integration of test information and its use in decision making.
Restriction(s):	Instructor's signature required

Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science

PSYC*6740 Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science A U [0.50]

This course will expose graduate students to some of the major theories, issues and methodologies driving research in the broad field of Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science. Students will learn to critically evaluate presentations by researchers as well as to communicate the results of their own research, in both a written and oral format. All first year master's students in NACS are required to enroll in this course.

PSYC*6750 Applications of Cognitive Science W [0.50]
This course surveys applications of cognitive science to the problem of optimizing human performance. Topics of discussion will include human-system interactions (including Human-Computer and Human-Vehicle), education, and cognitive rehabilitation.

PSYC*6760 Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science B U [0.00]

This course will expose graduate students to some of the major theories, issues and methodologies driving research broad field of Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science. Students will learn to critically evaluate presentations by researchers in this field as well as to communicate the results of their own research, in both a written and oral format. All second year master's and doctoral students in NACS are required to enroll in this course each year of tehir graduate program.

PSYC*6770 Modelling Mental Processes W [0.50]
This is a course in the nature of models of cognitive phenomena, with emphasis on the evaluation of computational and connectionist models for perception, memory, cognition, and action. It involves practical work: the construction and testing of models using software designed for that purpose.
Prerequisite(s):	PSYC*6780

PSYC*6780 Foundations of Cognitive Science F [0.50]
Cognitive Science is an inter-disciplinary field that encompasses cognitive psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and computer science. The foundational issues and basic methodologies that define cognitive science will be discussed, with specific examples from perception, learning, memory, language, decision-making, and problem solving.
Restriction(s):	Restricted to Psychology graduate students; all others by permission only

PSYC*6790 Memory and Cognition U [0.50]
This course reviews the major theories, issues and methodologies guiding contemporary research in human memory and related aspects of human cognition. Topics include the encoding and retrieval of information, the nature of representations in memory, classifications of memory, and applications to reading and eyewitness testimony.

PSYC*6800 Neurobiology of Learning U [0.50]
This course reviews the major theories, issues, and methodologies guiding contemporary research in the neurobiology of learning.

PSYC*6810 Neuropsychology U [0.50]
This course focuses on current developments in neuropsychology. Particular emphasis is placed on the aphasias, apraxias, memory disorders, and disorders of movement.

PSYC*6870 Human Factors U [0.50]
This course provides an overview of contemporary theory and research in human factors/ergonomics. Topics may include visual performance, information processing, human error, decision-making, mental workload, process control and automation, attention and time sharing, human factors in specific occupational environments, monitoring and supervisory control.

Applied Social Psychology

PSYC*6270 Issues in Family-Related Social Policy U [0.50]

This doctoral course examines historical developments and selected contemporary policy domains in Canada. Topics may include policies affecting children, families, the elderly, First Nations people, the mentally and physically disabled, and one parent families. The course also addresses the interplay between social and psychological research and policy formation, as well as the use of social policy as an instrument of social change.

PSYC*6590 Social and Community Intervention U [0.50]
A highly applied course that focuses on the epidemiology of mental disorders, the design and implementation of preventive interventions with children, youth, and adults in the community, as well as stress and coping theory and practice.

PSYC*6640 Foundations of Applied Social Psychology U [0.50]
This course examines theory and research in social psychology, particularly in those areas most relevant to applied concerns. Topics may include attribution, attitudes, social relationships, language and communication, and self and identity.

PSYC*6830 Applied Social Psychology U [0.50]
This course reviews selected theories, methods and problem areas in applied social psychology. Issues involved in the conduct and application of social research, as well as alternative paradigms for such research, are discussed.

PSYC*6840 Program Evaluation U [0.50]
This course provides an introduction to a variety of methods of social program evaluation and to the process of consultation with program staff.
Prerequisite(s):	PSYC*6670 Research Methods (may also be taken concurrently).

Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis

PSYC*6000 Developmental Psychopathology: Etiology and Assessment U [0.50]
The interaction of neurobiological, physiological, familial and social factors to an understanding of developmental psychopathology is the focus of this course. Emphasis is given to etiology and clinical assessment issues.

PSYC*6010 Learning Disorders: Research and Clinical Practice U [0.50]
This course examines various cognitive, social, and educational components of learning and language disorders and accompanying clinical methods of diagnosis and remediation.

PSYC*6020 Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing Skills S [0.50]
This course provides practical training in clinical and diagnostic interviewing. Through role-play, direct observation, and in-vivo practice, students will learn how to conduct assessment and diagnostic interviews, and clinical dialogues with children and adults. This course is open only to graduate students in the CP:ADE field.
Prerequisite(s):	Completion of all MA level course work except for the thesis
Restriction(s):	Open only to graduate students in the Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis (CP:ADE) field