Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology (Research Paper)

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; 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 NeurosciencesFor 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 program in Canadian Studies at the PhD level.

The normal minimum requirement for admission is the Honours Bachelor in Psychology, or its equivalent, including an Honour's thesis or an equivalent individual research project. In addition, course requirements include a course in History and Systems of Psychology (or its equivalent), and two courses in statistical analysis (or their equivalents). If these course requirements are not met at the time of admission, the candidates will be required to complete them within the first year of graduate studies.Exceptionally, admission to the MA with MRP is possible on the basis of a four-year Honour's degree in another discipline relevant to Psychology, with a letter of support from the prospective supervisor. The degree must include a thesis or an equivalent individual research project and the equivalent of at least 36 units (12 one-term courses) in Psychology, including statistics and some research experience.