IX. Graduate Programs

Psychology

PhD Program

The PhD program is offered in the fields: 1) applied social psychology; 2) clinical psychology: applied developmental emphasis; 3) industrial/organizational psychology; and 4) neuroscience and applied cognitive science.

Admission Requirements

Students must have completed Masters requirements in the appropriate field of study (Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science; Applied Social Psychology; Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis; Industrial/Organizational Psychology) with a minimum 'A-' standing to be eligible for admission to the PhD program. These Masters requirements are normally met within the department in a two-year course of studies comprising specified course work and a thesis. Students admitted to the PhD program who have completed MA or MSc degrees in other fields of study and/or from other universities may be required to take Masters level courses to ensure adequate background preparation for PhD work.

Degree Requirements

Applied Social Psychology
PSYC*6380 [0.50] Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis
PSYC*6471 [0.50] Practicum I
PSYC*6522 [0.50] Research Seminar II
PSYC*6900 [0.50] Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science

One of:

PSYC*6270 [0.50] Issues in Social Policy

1 elective to be determined in consultation with the student's PhD Advisory Committee;

Qualifying Exam;

and PhD Thesis.

Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis
PSYC*6020 [0.50] Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing Skills
PSYC*6380 [0.50] Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis
PSYC*6580 [0.50] Models of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
PSYC*6610 [0.50] Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
PSYC*6670 [0.50] Research Methods
PSYC*6840 [0.50] Program Evaluation
PSYC*6890 [0.25] Legislation and Professional Practice
PSYC*6900 [0.50] Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science
PSYC*7070 [0.50] Psychological Measurement
PSYC*7993 [1.00] CP:ADE Clinical Practicum III

If a student has not completed 2 senior undergraduate half courses in the biological bases of behaviour, the following course is required:

PSYC*6810 [0.50] Neuropsychology

If a student has not completed 2 senior undergraduate half courses in the cognitive-affective bases of behaviour, the following course is required:

PSYC*6790 [0.50] Memory and Cognition

The following course is required if a student has not taken a one half undergraduate course of this nature:

PSYC*6900 [0.50] Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science

Qualifying Exam;

PSYC*8000 [0.00] Clinical Internship

and PhD Thesis.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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
And if not already taken during Master's Degree:
PSYC*7130 [0.50] Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

At least 1 of the following set of 3 courses:

PSYC*7010 [0.50] Recruitment and Selection: Methods and Outcomes
PSYC*7020 [0.50] Employee Performance
PSYC*7160 [0.50] Employee Development: Methods and Outcomes

At least 1 of the following set of 3 courses:

PSYC*7030 [0.50] Work Attitudes and Behaviour
PSYC*7040 [0.50] Social Processes in the Workplace
PSYC*7190 [0.50] Work Motivation and Leadership

One elective from:

PSYC*6840 [0.50] Program Evaluation
PSYC*7140 [0.50] Industrial/Organizational Psychology Special Topic Doctoral Research Seminar
PSYC*7170 [0.50] Industrial/Organizational Psychology Doctoral Research Internship I
PSYC*7180 [0.50] Industrial/Organizational Psychology Doctoral Research Internship II

All students must also take the Qualifying Exam and write a PhD Thesis.

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

Three elective courses from the following list:

PSYC*6472 [1.00] Practicum II
PSYC*6473 [0.25] Practicum III
PSYC*6750 [0.50] Applications of Cognitive Science
PSYC*6780 [0.50] Foundations of Cognitive Science
PSYC*6790 [0.50] Memory and Cognition
PSYC*6800 [0.50] Neurobiology of Learning
PSYC*6810 [0.50] Neuropsychology
PSYC*6900 [0.50] Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science
NEUR*6000 [0.50] Principles of Neuroscience

Students are also given the option of choosing a graduate elective from outside this list with the permission of their advisor.

All students must also take the Qualifying Exam and write a PhD Thesis.

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