The School of Psychology offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and an M.A. in Experimental Psychology. In the Phd, the following programs are offered in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology with the following fields approved by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies:
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognition
- Behavioural Neurosciences
For the MA-PhD program, only students who intend to complete a doctorate are admitted. In special circumstances, students may be requested to complete the MA program after their first year of enrollment.
The School participates in a collaborative specialization in Canadian Studies at the PhD level.
The program is governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
Program Objectives
MA - PhD in Experimental Psychology
The objective of this program is to train researchers in experimental psychology with emphasis on one of the following areas: behavioural neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology, human and animal cognition, learning, language, sleep and dreams, social, cognitive and emotional development, perception, intergroup relations, motivation, and the social psychology of health and work.
MA - PhD in Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology program is fully accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The purpose of this generalist program is to provide doctoral training in the area of clinical psychology. Students are prepared to work with adults and/or children, youth, and families. Students also have the option to complete a Concentration in Child and Family Psychological Services.
Professional training includes exposure to cognitive-behavioural, process-experiential, interpersonal, systemic, and community consultation approaches. Thesis supervisors within the clinical program have expertise in a number of research areas related to mental health. These include, but are not limited to, the following: anxiety and affective disorders; child and youth attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; child behavioural difficulties and child-parent relationships; childhood trauma and trauma-related disorders in children, youth, and adults; psychotherapy process; relationship science and couple therapy; sexuality and sexual health; health psychology and coping with chronic illness; forensic psychology; community psychology; program evaluation; technology and media.
For further information about the graduate programs, please send an email to [email protected] or call 613-562-5801.