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
PSYC*6471 [0.50] Practicum I
PSYC*6522 [0.50] Research Seminar II
PSYC*6670 [0.50] Research Methods
PSYC*6840 [0.50] Program Evaluation
PSYC*6880 [0.25] Ethical Issues in Psychology

And one elective course to be determined in consultation with the student's MA advisory Committee, 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*6060 [0.50] Research Design and Statistics
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

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