Appendix A - Courses
Psychology
| PSYC*6000 Developmental Psychopathology: Etiology and Assessment U [0.50] |
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| 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] |
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| 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] | |
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| 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 |
| PSYC*6060 Research Design and Statistics U [0.50] |
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| 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] |
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| 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*6270 Issues in Family-Related Social Policy U [0.50] |
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| 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*6380 Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis U [0.50] |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| A critical examination of current problems relating to conceptual and methodological developments in an area of psychology. |
| PSYC*6471 Practicum I U [0.50] |
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| 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] |
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| See PSYC*6471 . Students work four to five days a week in the selected setting. |
| PSYC*6473 Practicum III U [0.25] |
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| See PSYC*6471. This course is intended for students who wish to gain additional practicum experience after completing the requirements for PSYC*6471/PSYC*6472. Students work one day a week in the selected setting. |
| PSYC*6521 Research Seminar I U [0.25] |
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| 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] |
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| 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*6580 Models of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy U [0.50] |
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| This course introduces a variety of therapeutic models for addressing problems of atypical development. |
| PSYC*6590 Social and Community Intervention U [0.50] |
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| 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*6610 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy U [0.50] | |
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| This course will consider newly emerging developments in child and adolescent psychotherapy. In addition, issues of power relationships, cultural sensitivity and empirical support will be addressed | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PSYC*6580 and PSYC*6472 (may be taken concurrently). |
| PSYC*6630 Developmental Psychology U [0.50] |
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| This course examines issues in the areas of cognitive, social, and emotional development. Specific research topics and theoretical issues concerning the nature of development are discussed. |
| PSYC*6640 Foundations of Applied Social Psychology U [0.50] |
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| 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*6670 Research Methods U [0.50] |
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| 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*6690 Cognitive Assessment of Children and Adolescents U [0.50] |
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| This course considers standards, ethics, uses and interpretation of selected intelligence and other cognitive tests. Students administer tests, score, interpret and write reports under supervision. Restricted to applied developmental students. As a prerequisite for PSYC*6471, a passing grade and a satisfactory rating on the practical component must be achieved. |
| PSYC*6700 Personality and Social Assessment of Children and Adolescents U [0.50] |
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| This course considers projectives, questionnaires, observations and interviews for assessing children's personality and behaviour. Students administer tests, score, interpret and write reports under supervision. Restricted to applied developmental students. As a prerequisite for PSYC*6471, a passing grade and a satisfactory rating on the practical component must be achieved. |
| PSYC*6740 Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science A U [0.50] |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| 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 their graduate program. |
| PSYC*6770 Modelling Mental Processes W [0.50] | |
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| 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] | |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| This course reviews the major theories, issues, and methodologies guiding contemporary research in the neurobiology of learning. |
| PSYC*6810 Neuropsychology U [0.50] |
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| This course focuses on current developments in neuropsychology. Particular emphasis is placed on the aphasias, apraxias, memory disorders, and disorders of movement. |
| PSYC*6830 Applied Social Psychology U [0.50] |
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| 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] | |
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| 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). |
| PSYC*6870 Human Factors U [0.50] |
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| 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. |
| PSYC*6880 Ethical Issues in Psychology U [0.25] |
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| 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] | |
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| 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] |
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| 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*7010 Recruitment and Selection: Methods and Outcomes U [0.50] |
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| The course explores organizational issues in the recruitment and selection of new employees. Topics may include: individual differences, human rights, survey-based job analysis, recruitment methods and outcomes, selection methods and outcomes, hiring, decision making and employee placement/classification. |
| PSYC*7020 Employee Performance U [0.50] |
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| This course focuses on issues that relate to employee performance. Individuals and organizations are interested in maximizing the contributions of employees at work. This course focuses on performance-based job analysis, criterion theory, performance management/appraisal, employee socialization, compensation, benefits, technology, and labour relations. |
| PSYC*7030 Work Attitudes and Behaviour U [0.50] |
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| This course examines micro-level influences on organizational behaviour. Topics may include: organizational commitment, job satisfaction, emotions, other work attitudes and attitude change, organizational citizenship behaviours, withdrawal behaviours, employee well-being, deviance, and work-life integration. |
| PSYC*7040 Social Processes in the Workplace U [0.50] |
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| This course examines social processes in the workplace. Topics may include: groups, teams, and intergroup processes; justice; diversity in the workplace; prejudice and discrimination; harassment and unethical behaviour; climate, culture change; and, organizational development. |
| PSYC*7050 Research Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology U [0.00] | |
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| This course will expose graduate students to some of the major theories, issues, and methodologies driving research in the field of Industrial/Organizational psychology. 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 written and an oral format. All students are required to enroll in this course. | |
| Restriction(s): | Psychology students only. |
| PSYC*7060 Organization Development Consulting U [0.50] |
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| An introduction to the theories and consultation techniques for improving organizational effectiveness. |
| PSYC*7070 Psychological Measurement U [0.50] | |
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| 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 |
| PSYC*7080 Organizational Interventions U [0.50] | |
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| This course examines various modes of organizational intervention from the standpoint of both theory and practice. Areas typically covered include training and development, organizational development and change, individual coaching, and consulting skills development. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | Registration in the graduate IO psychology program and permission of the Instructor. |
| PSYC*7130 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology U [0.50] |
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| This course introduces graduate students to a broad range of topics in Industrial/Organizational psychology. It emphasizes researcher-practitioner issues, consumer behaviour, professionalism, ethics, and theory building. As well, graduate students will learn about contemporary issues in I-O Psychology. |
| PSYC*7140 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Special Topic Doctoral Research Seminar U [0.50] | |
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| Participants investigate a specific area of Industrial/Organizational psychology. They critically review past and current research, including theory development and empirical findings. Participants work together to integrate past theory and findings, to note inconsistencies in the literature, and to identify promising areas for future investigations. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PSYC*7130 |
| PSYC*7160 Employee Development: Methods and Outcomes U [0.50] |
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| This course explores development in an organization context. Employee learning and development is a key focus for employees and organizations. This course covers functional job analysis, career development, succession management, multi-source feedback, training, coaching/mentoring and employee counseling. |
| PSYC*7170 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Doctoral Research Internship I U [0.50] | |
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| Participants work with an Industrial Organizatonal faculty member to conduct research on a topic of mutual interest (other than their doctoral research). They collect and/or analyze data and write up results with the goal of producing a conference presentation and/or a quality publication manuscript. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PSYC*7130 |
| Co-requisite(s): | PSYC*7140 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor's signature required |
| PSYC*7180 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Doctoral Research Internship II U [0.50] | |
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| Participants work with an Industrial Organizatonal faculty member to conduct research on a topic of mutual interest (other than their doctoral research). They collect and/or analyze data and write up results with the goal of producing a conference presentation and/or a quality publication manuscript. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | PSYC*7130, PSYC*7140, PSYC*7170 |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor's signature required |
| PSYC*7190 Work Motivation and Leadership U [0.50] | |
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| This course examines theories, research, and application of work motivation and leadership within an organizational context. The course will include a description of classic and contemporary theories of work motivation and leadership, a critical evaluation of the research findings, and a discussion of the application of the research findings to the work environment. | |
| Restriction(s): | Psychology students only. |
| PSYC*8000 Clinical Internship U [0.00] | |
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| A mark of satisfactory (SAT) in this course indicates that a student in the Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis (CP:ADE) field has successfully completed a full year (1800-2000 hour) internship in an accredited clinical setting (e.g., CPA or APA) approved by the Director of Clinical Training for CP:ADE. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | Completion of all course work in the CP:ADE field, the PhD qualifying examination, and the PhD Thesis proposal at the time of application, one year in advance of beginning the clinical internship. |