Master of Applied Science in Psychology - Developmental and Communication Science

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) program in Developmental and Communication Science (DCS) is a full-time, one-year program offered within the Developmental Area of the Department of Psychology. This program is designed to provide an intensive, applied research experience for serious students who have already built a strong background in Developmental Psychology or a related field, and want to deepen their understanding of children’s cognitive and communicative development. offers advanced applied training with a specialization in cognitive andor communicative development. provides students with fundamental skills and knowledge related to the empirical analysis of cognitive, social-cognitive and communicative developments of both a qualitative and quantitative nature. provides students with in-depth opportunities to observe interactions between children in naturalistic settings and to develop skills related to empirical measurement such as transcription, development of coding strategies and statistical analysis. augments a student's preparation for admission into postgraduate programs such as Developmental Psychology, speech-language pathology, or teacher’s college.

Applications for admission are open to individuals who will have completed an Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related, approved equivalent (e.g., Linguistics, Computer Science) by the time of entrance to the program.A 80% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent.Applicants whose ultimate goal is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) should apply directly to the PhD program.Students accepted to the MASc in Psychology - Developmental and Communication Science program cannot transfer to the PhD program in any of the divisions of the Psychology Department; they must reapply on the same basis as other PhD applicants and in competition with each other. Graduate Record Examination results are required when applying to the PhD program.SupervisorsReview the finding a supervisor resourcesPersonal statement (Letter)Supplementary information form (SIF)The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirementIf a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completionTranscript(s)ReferencesThree academic references are required