IX. Graduate Programs
Psychology
MA Program
The MA program is offered in: 1) Applied Social Psychology; 2) Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis; and 3) Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Admission Requirements
Consideration for admission to the MA program in the areas of Applied Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology will be given to students with an Honours BA or BSc (or its equivalent) in Psychology and a minimum of a 'B+' standing. Students are normally expected to have taken courses across the breadth of psychology with some courses in the area to which they are applying. A strong background in methodology and statistics is expected. As well, applicants must have undertaken an Honours thesis research project or senior research project equivalent. Students are admitted to the MA program with the understanding that they intend to proceed to the PhD program. To apply for admission, applicants must view "How to Apply" in the section Prospective Students... Graduate, in the Psychology Department website http://www.psychology.uoguelph.ca This is a self administered application.
Degree Requirements
Applied Social Psychology
PSYC*6060 | [0.50] | Research Design and Statistics |
OR | ||
PSYC*6940 | [0.50] | Discrete-variable Statistics |
(upon consultation with Advisor as to which is most appropriate)
PSYC*6471 | [0.50] | Practicum I |
PSYC*6880 | [0.25] | Ethical Issues in Psychology |
At least 2 of the following 3 core AS courses: |
PSYC*6910 | [0.50] | Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology |
PSYC*6920 | [0.50] | Applied Social Psychology and intervention |
PSYC*6930 | [0.50] | Community, Culture & Global Citizenship |
At least 1 elective from the following list: | ||
PSYC*6380 | [0.50] | Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis |
PSYC*6521 | [0.25] | Research Seminar I |
PSYC*6670 | [0.50] | Research Methods |
PSYC*6840 | [0.50] | Program Evaluation |
PSYC*6950 | [0.50] | Qualitative Methods in Psychology |
PSYC*7070 | [0.50] | Psychological Measurement |
And MA Thesis. |
Clinical Psychology: Applied Developmental Emphasis
PSYC*6000 | [0.50] | Developmental Psychopathology: Etiology and Assessment |
PSYC*6010 | [0.50] | Learning Disorders: Research and Clinical Practice |
PSYC*6020 | [0.50] | Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing Skills |
PSYC*6060 | [0.50] | Research Design and Statistics |
OR | ||
PSYC*6940 | [0.50] | Discrete-variable Statistics |
(upon consultation with Advisor as to which is most appropriate)
PSYC*6630 | [0.50] | Developmental Psychology |
PSYC*6690 | [0.50] | Cognitive Assessment of Children and Adolescents |
PSYC*6700 | [0.50] | Personality and Social Assessment of Children and Adolescents |
PSYC*6880 | [0.25] | Ethical Issues in Psychology |
PSYC*7991 | [0.25] | CP:ADE Clinical Practicum I |
PSYC*7992 | [0.50] | CP:ADE Clinical Practicum II |
And MA Thesis.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYC*6060 | [0.50] | Research Design and Statistics |
PSYC*6380 | [0.50] | Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis |
PSYC*6670 | [0.50] | Research Methods |
PSYC*7080 | [0.00] | Consulting in Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
PSYC*7130 | [0.50] | Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
At least 2 of the following set of 3 electives:
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 2 of the following set of 3 electives:
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 |
And MA Thesis