IX. Graduate Programs
Psychology
PhD Program
The PhD program is offered in the fields: 1) applied social psychology; 2) clinical child and adolescent psychology; 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 Child and Adolescent Psychology; 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 and complete clinical practica to ensure adequate background preparation for PhD work.
Degree Requirements
Applied Social Psychology
| PSYC*6900 | [0.50] | Philosophy and History of Psychology as a Science |
One of the following:
| PSYC*6380 | [0.50] | Psychological Applications of Multivariate Analysis |
| PSYC*6950 | [0.50] | Qualitative Methods in Psychology |
One 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 |
One elective course to be determined in consultation with the student's PhD Advisory Committee and approved by the Graduate Area Representative.
One of the following two experiential courses:
| PSYC*6471 | [0.50] | Practicum I |
| OR | ||
| PSYC*6472 | [1.00] | Practicum II |
| PSYC*6522 | [0.50] | Research Seminar II |
Qualifying Exam;
And PhD Thesis.
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
| PSYC*6580 | [0.50] | Foundations in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy |
| PSYC*6610 | [0.50] | Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy |
| 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] | CCAP Clinical Practicum III |
| PSYC*7994 | [1.00] | Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practicum |
| PSYC*7996 | [0.50] | Clinical Supervision, Consultation and Professional Development |
| PSYC*8000 | [0.00] | Clinical Internship |
Students who complete this accredited Doctoral program in clinical psychology are expected to have breadth of training within the larger discipline of Psychology. 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 social bases of behavior, the following course is required:
| PSYC*6920 | [0.50] | Applied Social Psychology and intervention |
| OR | ||
| PSYC*6930 | [0.50] | Community, Culture & Global Citizenship |
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;
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 |
Qualifying Exam;
And PhD Thesis.
Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science
| PSYC*6760 | [0.00] | Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science B |
| (must be taken each year of the program) | ||
For students coming from other Master's programs:
| PSYC*6880 | [0.25] | Ethical Issues in Psychology |
| OR | ||
| UNIV*6600 | [0.00] | Animal Care Short Course |
Three elective courses from the list below, with the option of PSYC*6472 which is credited as 2 electives.
| 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.
Qualifying Exam;
And PhD Thesis