Psychology (MA)

Earn a Master's in Psychology and prepare for a career in schools, mental health, or other applied settings, or pursue PhD level studies. Learn to diagnose and treat mental health as well as use techniques to prevent mental illness and enhance well-being. Observe behavioural patterns that make up normal and abnormal behaviours and how they affect people socially, mentally, and physically. The Master of Arts in Psychology program at Laurentian University combines coursework, a thesis, and a supervised field placement within mental healthcare settings under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist. The clinical practicum provides 400 hours of hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop practical experiences in assessment, counselling, diagnosis, and report writing. Limitless research opportunities placements in applied settings and a diverse range of research interests, including Cognitive psychology Developmental psychology Educational psychology Clinical psychology Neuroscience Physiological psychology Social psychology