The First Year
PSYC 660D1
Psychology Theory
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: Professors representing the various research areas within the Department discuss critical issues and developments within their fields of expertise.
Offered by: Psychology
PSYC 660D2
Psychology Theory
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: See PSYC 660D1 for course description.
Offered by: Psychology
- Prerequisite: PSYC 660D1
- No credit will be given for this course unless both PSYC 660D1 and PSYC 660D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
PSYC 650
Advanced Statistics 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: A course in advanced statistics with specialization in experimental design.
Offered by: Psychology
PSYC 651
Advanced Statistics 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: A course in advanced statistics with specialization in multivariate techniques.
Offered by: Psychology
PSYC 601
First Year Research Paper
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: Reference number for research paper written by all first-year graduate students.
Offered by: Psychology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
PSYC 690
Masters Research 1
15 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: Development of research topic, study and review of previous literature, preliminary experimental and/or theoretical thesis research.
Offered by: Psychology
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
PSYC 699
Masters Research 2
12 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: Continuation of PSYC 690. Further experimental and/or theoretical research. Data analysis (as needed). Writing of thesis.
Offered by: Psychology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
Students entering the program with a Master's degree must complete the courses in Psychological Theory (PSYC 660) and Statistics (PSYC 650, PSYC 651). Exemptions may be granted if equivalent courses have already been completed.Ìý
The Second Year
PSYC 690
Masters Research 1
15 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: Development of research topic, study and review of previous literature, preliminary experimental and/or theoretical thesis research.
Offered by: Psychology
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
PSYC 699
Masters Research 2
12 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: Continuation of PSYC 690. Further experimental and/or theoretical research. Data analysis (as needed). Writing of thesis.
Offered by: Psychology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
In the second year of study, students register for MA/MSc2 and continue to work on their research. In April of the second year in the program, students typically either submit a Masters Thesis or a fast track paper. Research described in a Master’s Thesis cannot be part of a future PhD Thesis, however research described in a fast-track paper can count towards a student's future PhD Thesis.Ìý
The Third Year
In the third year, students usually enroll in the PhD Program (PhD2), continue working on their research, and begin taking the required area seminars.
The Fourth Year and Beyond
PSYC 701
Doctoral Comprehensive Exam
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Psychology: An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Offered by: Psychology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
In the fourth year (PhD3), students are expected to schedule the Special Comprehensive Examination (PSYC 701).
PhD candidates must complete at least three years of resident study. Most students complete the program within 5-6 years.