IX. Graduate Programs
Psychology
Courses
Restriction: All courses are restricted to Psychology graduate students; all others are by permission only. Students from all areas of
Psychology may choose from the Department Core courses. For convenience, the other graduate courses are categorized by area,
but students from any area may take courses from outside their specific area with the permission of their thesis advisor and
with instructor consent. In fact, in some cases, students are encouraged to take courses out of area as these courses are
specified in their list of electives or required courses.
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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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. |
| Department(s): |
Department 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. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of 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.
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| Co-requisite(s): |
PSYC*6880 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6940 Discrete-variable Statistics U [0.50] |
| This course is an in-depth examination of statistical approaches used in psychology, with an emphasis on experimental research
designs with discrete independent variables (e.g., t-test, ANOVA, general linear model), and how these approaches address
ongoing statistical challenges faced by psychological researchers, such as replication and generalizability.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6950 Qualitative Methods in Psychology U [0.50] |
| The purpose of this course is to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills to conduct qualitative research in
psychology. Approaches that will be covered may include discursive psychology, critical discourse analysis, grounded theory,
thematic analysis, ethnography, and interpretive phenomenological analysis.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
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 in both the fall and winter semesters.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6750 Applications of Cognitive Science U [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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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 the 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 fall and winter semester of their graduate
program until they graduate.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6780 Foundations of Cognitive Science U [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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to Psychology graduate students; all others by permission only |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
Applied Social Psychology
| PSYC*6270 Issues in 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6910 Critical Approaches to Applied Social Psychology U [0.50] |
| The purpose of this course is to introduce students to critical approaches to applied social psychology. The course will address
theoretical traditions and methodologies that take as their starting point a reflexive critique and evaluation of culture,
society, and its institutions.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6920 Applied Social Psychology and intervention U [0.50] |
| This course will critically examine theoretical approaches and research in the field of applied social psychology with a particular
focus on work aimed at generating intervention strategies intended to ameliorate social and practical problems. The course
will also consider implications for social policy.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6930 Community, Culture & Global Citizenship U [0.50] |
| The purpose of this course is to conceptualize community and cultural psychological work in the context of global citizenship.
The course will cover theory and methods for addressing such issues as community health, poverty, violence, immigration, diversity
and acculturation, in an interconnected, interdependent and globalized world.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
| PSYC*6010 Integrated Child and Adolescent Assessment W [0.50] |
| This course focuses on the cognitive and academic components of comprehensive cognitive assessment. The conceptualization
and clinical skills in assessing cognitive processes and their application to the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders
(e.g., Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD, ASD, FASD) will be examined.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PSYC*6690 |
| Restriction(s): |
Open only to graduate students in the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) field |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| 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 CCAP field.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Completion of all MA level course work except for the thesis |
| Restriction(s): |
Open only to graduate students in the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) field |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6270 Issues in 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6580 Foundations in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy F [0.50] |
| This course introduces foundations of practice in conducting psychotherapy with children and adolescents, highlighting evidence-based
practice. Major models of child/adolescent psychotherapy and case conceptualization are introduced.
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| Restriction(s): |
Open only to graduate students in the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) field. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6610 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy U [0.50] |
| This course will consider newly emerging developments in child and adolescent psychotherapy, as well as issues of power relationships,
cultural sensitivity and empirical support. In preparation, students should endeavor to complete two therapy cases prior to
the commencement of the course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PSYC*6580 and PSYC*7993 (may be taken concurrently).
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| Restriction(s): |
This course is open only to graduate students in the CP:ADE field. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6630 Developmental Psychology U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6690 Foundations in Cognitive Assessment of Child and Adolescents F [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
This course is open only to graduate students in the CCAP field. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*6700 Personality and Social Assessment of Children and Adolescents U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
This course is open only to graduate students in the CCAP field. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7991 CCAP Clinical Practicum I U [0.25] |
| This CCAP practicum is typically undertaken at the Center for Psychological Services, one day a week over a semester, to enhance
skills introduced in other clinical courses. Expectations for the course will be based on the student's current level of clinical
skill. Students will work with diverse clients, and gain knowledge of ethics and jurisprudence in a clinical setting.
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| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to students in the CCAP field |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7992 CCAP Clinical Practicum II U [0.50] |
| This CCAP practicum is undertaken in a school board, psychological services department for two days a week over one semester.
Students will develop clinical assessment skills with a diversity of clients, work with interdisciplinary teams, and apply
knowledge of ethics and jurisprudence to educational settings. A passing grade and a satisfactory rating on the practical
component must be achieved in PSYC*6690 and PSYC*6700 to enroll in this course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PSYC*6010, PSYC*6690, and PSYC*6700 |
| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to students in the CCAP field |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7993 CCAP Clinical Practicum III U [1.00] |
| This CCAP practicum is undertaken in a children's mental health setting two days a week over two semesters. Students will
develop complex assessment and therapy skills with diverse clients, work with interdisciplinary team, and apply knowledge
of ethics and jurisprudence to mental health settings.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PSYC*6471 or PSYC*7992 |
| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to students in the CCAP field Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7994 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practicum F,W [1.00] |
| The CBT practicum is typically undertaken at the Center for Psychological Training, and is intended to foster clinical psychology
graduate student training in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This practicum course will involve didactic and experiential
components. Students will gain competency with the basics of CBT, gain capability with treatment manuals and undertake at
least one ongoing therapy case.
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| Co-requisite(s): |
PSYC*6580 |
| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to PhD students in the CCAP area of Psychology only. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7996 Clinical Supervision, Consultation and Professional Development F [0.50] |
| This course is designed to introduce students to the theory, research, and practice of supervision and consultation in the
field of clinical psychology. Students will become familiar with the professional literature relevant to supervision, gain
competency with ethical, culturally-competent clinical supervision, and explore their own development as a professional in
the field of psychology.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PSYC*6580, PSYC*7994 |
| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to PhD students in the CCAP area of Psychology only. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*8000 Clinical Internship U [0.00] |
| A mark of satisfactory (SAT) in this course indicates that a student in the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP)
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 CCAP.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Completion of all course work in the CCAP field, the PhD qualifying examination, and the PhD Thesis proposal at the time of
application, one year in advance of beginning the clinical internship.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
| PSYC*7010 Recruitment and Selection: Methods and Outcomes U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7020 Employee Performance U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7030 Work Attitudes and Behaviour U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7040 Social Processes in the Workplace U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7050 Research Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology U [0.00] |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Psychology students only. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7080 Consulting in Industrial/Organizational Psychology U [0.00] |
| The course introduces students to consulting in I/O Psychology through actual consulting projects with local organization.
Topics include: marketing consulting services, understanding consulting, client and project management. Specific projects
will vary from semester to semester based on work secured with local organizations (e.g. training, surveys, coaching).
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Registration in the graduate IO psychology program and permission of the Instructor. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7130 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7160 Employee Development: Methods and Outcomes U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7170 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Doctoral Research Internship I U [0.50] |
| Participants work with an Industrial Organizational 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
PSYC*7130 |
| Co-requisite(s): |
PSYC*7140 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
| PSYC*7190 Work Motivation and Leadership U [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Restriction(s): |
Psychology students only. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Psychology |
