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Psychology

Posted on 17 August 2022

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The Graduate Program in Psychology at York offers courses, opportunities for research, and professional training leading to a general MA degree† and more specialized PhD degrees. The PhD program provides a broad foundation in the basic principles and methods of behavioural science and, in addition, considerable field experience. Graduates are expected to be familiar with a wide range of problems confronting both academic and professional psychologists and to be knowledgeable in sufficient depth in specialized areas to contribute to solutions of both theoretical and applied problems.

Training is offered in seven areas of specialization:

  • Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Sciences
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Clinical-Developmental Psychology
  • Developmental Science
  • Historical, Theoretical and Critical Studies of Psychology
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Social and Personality Psychology

The Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Sciences area trains students in the fields of perception, sensory motor control, animal behaviour, cognition, measurement theory, neuropsychology and biomedical sciences. This training is relevant to both basic and applied science. Experimental approaches include: psychophysics, electrophysiology (single unit and evoked potential), brain imaging, computational modeling, observational fieldwork and kinematic analysis. Research practica are an integral part of the learning experience and can take place in York University laboratories and a variety of clinical and industrial settings. For more information please contact the Area Coordinator, Dr. Peter Kohler.

The Clinical Psychology area is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Its program of study follows the scientist-practitioner model that is the predominant model in North American clinical psychology, and emphasizes the development of research skills/independent scholarship as well as clinical skills. The program is designed for students who wish to combine psychological theory, research and practice in preparation for university teaching and research and/or for clinical practice and research in settings such as clinic, hospital or social service agencies. In order to meet the program’s accreditation requirements, each student must take a oneyear (1600 hours) internship at an accredited internship setting as part of the PhD requirements. This may require relocation outside of the Greater Toronto area for one year.

Clinical Psychology offers a variety of psychological assessment and treatment modalities. Particular strengths in research and scholarship are in the fields of psychotherapy, neuropsychology, health psychology and clinical research methodology.

Clinical Neuropsychology Stream: New applicants must apply to the Clinical or Clinical Developmental Areas. Students must take the core clinical courses (with the exception of Psychology 6437 3.0) and an additional set of core neuropsychology-related courses. (Psychology 6325 3.0: Clinical Neuroanatomy, Psychology 6320 3.0: Human Neuropsychology: History and Syndromes, Psychology 6330 3.0: Cognitive Neurorehabilitation, Psychology 6450 3.0: Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment).

Students in the clinical neuropsychology stream must also attend neuropsychology rounds, conduct neuropsychological research as part of the dissertation, and obtain neuropsychological practicum and internship placements. For more information, see the Clinical Neuropsychology Stream page on the program website.

Note: The address of the Canadian Psychological Association is:
Dr. Stewart Madon, Registrar, Accreditation Panel
Canadian Psychological Association
 141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702
 Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5H3 (888)
 472-0657, extension 333
 accreditation@cpa.ca
 cpa.ca
Internship information may be found at:
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centres (APPIC)
 appic.org
 Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs (CCPPP)
 ccppp.ca

Prior to completion of the area’s PhD, students are required to demonstrate:

  1. Competence with a reasonable sample of cognitive, personality, behavioural, neuropsychological and psychometric techniques of assessment that are oriented to the refinement of intervention strategies.
  2. Competence with a reasonable sample of cognitive, behavioural, experiential and psychodynamic systems of psychotherapy.
  3. Competence in clinically relevant research.

In addition to course requirements, this area relies heavily on an apprenticeship system in which each student works closely with their supervisor and a variety of psychologists practising in a wide range of internship settings for an interactive enhancement of both the academic and practical aspects of the student’s educational experience. For more information about the area, contact the Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Jennifer Mills. For more information regarding the Clinical Neuropsychology Stream, please contact Dr. Mary Desrocher.

The Clinical-Developmental Psychology area is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. The Clinical-Developmental Psychology area subscribes to a scientist-practitioner philosophy and emphasizes a developmental approach to clinical practice with typical and atypical populations. The Clinical-Developmental Psychology area is open to students at the MA and PhD levels who are interested in combining psychological theory and clinical training in research and professional work in child, adolescent, and family practice.

Clinical Neuropsychology Stream: new applicants must apply to the Clinical or Clinical Developmental Areas. Students must take the core Clinical-Developmental courses and an additional set of core neuropsychology-related courses (Psychology 6325 3.0: Clinical Neuroanatomy, Psychology 6320 3.0: Human Neurorehabilitation: History and Syndromes, Psychology 6330 3.0: Cognitive Neurorehabilitation, Psychology 6945 3.0: Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology).

Students in the clinical neuropsychology stream must also attend neuropsychology rounds, conduct neuropsychological research as part of the dissertation, and obtain neuropsychological practicum and internship placements. For more information, see: http://psychology.gradstudies.yorku.ca/about/neuropsychology

Prior to completion of a PhD, Clinical-Developmental Psychology area students are required to demonstrate:

  • Competence in conducting research, including:
    1. expertise in conceptualization and critical evaluation regarding research issues;
    2. expertise in various research and evaluation methodologies suitable for typical and atypical populations in various settings (clinical, community, and academic); and,
    3. expertise in dissemination of research to diverse audiences.
  • Clinical competence according to accreditation and registration standards, including:
    1. competence in assessment/evaluation of various child and adolescent disorders and disabilities;
    2. competence in diagnostic formulation and communicating diagnoses to children, adolescents, and their families;
    3. competence in various methods of evidence-based intervention; and,
    4. beginning competence in supervision of more junior trainees.
  • Competence in ethical and professional issues related to the practice of psychology, including the demonstration of:
    1. a professional identity as a psychologist and scientist-practitioner;
    2. high standards of ethical and professional behaviour;
    3. good self-awareness, self-evaluation, and knowledge of strengths and limits;
    4. awareness of the impact of individual, cultural, and other forms of diversity; and,
    5. citizenship regarding contributing to the profession

For the address of the Canadian Psychological Association, and internship information, see the above Clinical area section.

For more information about the area, contact the Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Jonathan Weiss. For more information regarding the Clinical Neuropsychology stream, please contact Dr. Mary Desrocher.

The Developmental Science area trains students in theory and research related to the processes and implications of change across the lifespan. Research interests of our faculty members broadly include social, emotional, visual and cognitive changes in infancy; language, and cognitive development in childhood; educational applications; comparative development; bilingualism; and cognitive change in adulthood and older age. Approaches include comparative and evolutionary psychology, experimental behavioural methods, individual differences approaches, and the full range of neuroscience techniques (e.g., fMRI, event-related potentials and patient studies). Students gain experience through coursework, research, and supervised practica. Practica can take place in laboratories at York or other research centres, or in applied settings such as hospitals. For more information about this area, contact Dr. Thanujeni Pathman.

The Historical, Theoretical and Critical Studies area in Psychology at York University reflects a vibrant interdisciplinary field dedicated to the history and philosophy of what it means to be human. The area examines what kinds of knowledge have come to count in psychology and why, and explores the ethical, ontological, methodological, and epistemological questions that face the discipline. The area contributes to and draws upon a variety of theoretical frameworks (feminist, decolonial, queer, and critical race theory; hermeneutics, etc.) and engages in contemporary debates using a wide range of qualitative (archival research, oral history interviews, thematic analysis, participatory) and quantitative (social network analysis, web-scraping) methods. The area studies how psychology is shaped by society and how psychology has come to shape society. For more information about this area, contact the Area Coordinator, Dr. Christopher Green.

Students in the Social and Personality Psychology area are trained to be researchers who are prepared for positions in academia (e.g., as university professors) and/or in industry. Faculty and students in the Social and Personality Area conduct basic scientific research on foundational topics, including attitudes, culture, emotions, empathy, intergroup relations, personality, relationships, religiosity, and the self. They also conduct research on a variety of topics related to important social issues and real-world applications, such as coworker relations and forgiveness, cultural psychology, depression and self-esteem, dynamics of competition and cooperation, happiness and meaning, jury decision-making and sexual assault, interactions with mass media and technology, romantic relationships and sexual health, racial identity, and inter-group relations, stereotyping and prejudice, stress and coping, and the development of racial and gender bias. Students’ scientific training is developed further through various practica, the laboratories of faculty members and in various settings outside of the university. For more information about the area, contact the Area Coordinator, Dr. Amy Muise.

The Quantitative Methods Area trains students in the research, development, and application of advanced quantitative methods for psychological and behavioural science data. Students are trained for research-based positions in academic, governmental, educational, and commercial organizations. Areas of research include latent variable models, methods for psychological measurement, equivalence testing methods, statistical communication, statistical graphics for multivariate data, robust ANOVA (analysis of variance), and methods for longitudinal data. These quantitative research areas often involve applications to substantive issues in clinical, clinicaldevelopmental, developmental science, social-personality, and other fields of psychology. Students in the Quantitative Methods Area are encouraged to conduct research on the other substantive areas of psychology in conjunction with their quantitative training. For more information about this area, contact the Area Coordinator, Dr. David Flora.

RESEARCH FACILITIES

 Most of the facilities for the Graduate Program in Psychology are located on the main York campus, primarily in the Behavioural Sciences Building. The laboratory space, equipment, and media rooms provide excellent facilities for a wide range of experimental research. The building also houses clinical and child-study centres, including the York University Psychology Clinic, as well as the Donald O. Hebb Computer Lab. The Hebb lab and Psychology Resource Centre play a critical role in the research and teaching missions of the Department and of the York University Psychology Clinic. The Psychology Resource Centre provides access to a variety of academic supports apart from the library resources, including bookable space for research; computers with standard and statistical software suites; statistical advising; writing and learning assistance. The configuration provides flexible space for individual and collaborative space for groups to formally and/or spontaneously engage with their learning after leaving the classroom. Faculty members and groups of students or the graduate students themselves use the bookable space to meet and work together, review findings; prepare for presentations; conduct, video and critique one another’s practice assessments; conduct research with participants; run make-up exams; hold teaching assistant office hours; review and use Psychology Resource Centre tools and resources (tests, test aids; multimedia, reference tools; internship, practica holdings, funding, writing guides; laptop and test scoring software; etc.). The Department’s two Computer Laboratories and the Psychology Resource Centre on the ground floor of the Behavioural Science Building house a total of 50 workstations and a printer. The Graduate Computer Lab has 12 computers which are reserved for the exclusive use of graduate students 24 hours/7 days a week.

SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS

There are many institutions and agencies affiliated with the Graduate Program in Psychology in which practica may be completed and thesis data collected.

For the Clinical area, these include:For the Clinical-Developmental area, these include:
• Baycrest Hospital;
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health;
• Correctional Services of Canada;
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health;
• Counselling and Disability Service, York University;
• Hamilton Health Sciences, Clinical Neuropsychology;
• Humber River Hospital, Adult Mental Health Program;
• Lakeridge Health Oshawa;
• London Health Sciences Centre;
• Markham Stouffville Hospital; North York General Hospital;
• Ontario Correctional Institute;
• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences;
• Oshawa Psychological and Counselling Services;
• Ryerson University, Centre for Student Development and Counselling;
• Southlake Regional Health Centre, Neuropsychology;
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare (Hamilton);
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Odette Cancer Centre, Patient and Family Support Services;
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Neuropsychology Assessment Service;
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre;
• Surrey Place Centre;
• Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute at Women’s College Hospital;
• University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital;
• University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute;
• University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital;
• University of Toronto, Counselling and Learning Skills Service;
• Vanier Centre for Women and Maplehurst Correctional Complex;
• Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care;
• Women’s College Hospital Trauma Therapy Program; and,
• York University Psychology Clinic.		• Aisling Discoveries Child & Family Centre;
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital;
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health;
• East Metro Youth Services;
• Hamilton Health Sciences Centre;
• Hamilton-Wentworth Mental Health Centre;
• Hincks-Dellcrest;
• Integra Foundation;
• Lakeridge Health Corporation, Oshawa;
• Markham Stouffville Hospital;
• Reach out for Kids (ROCK);
• Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket;
• Surrey Place Centre;
• The Hospital for Sick Children;
• Toronto District School Board;
• Toronto District Catholic School Board;
• Toronto Western Hospital;
• York Region District School Board;
• York Catholic District School Board; and
• York University Psychology Clinic.

Admission Requirements

MA

PhD

The Graduate Program in Psychology welcomes outstanding graduates of recognized universities. The usual requirement for admission is an honours degree in psychology, (or its equivalent, with at least eight full courses in psychology) and a B+ or higher standing in the last two years of study. The honours degree equivalent for students not applying to the Clinical area should include:

  1. One full course in Introductory Psychology;
  2. One full course or two half-courses from the following: child psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, personality theory and behaviour disorders, theories of personality;
  3. One full course in research design and statistical analysis;
  4. One full course or two half-courses in experimental psychology: cognitive processes, learning, motivation, perception, physiological psychology; and,
  5. Four other full psychology courses or the equivalent.

Applicants must submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (General Test required for all areas; Subject Test in Psychology also required for Clinical and Clinical-Developmental areas).

The honours degree equivalent for students applying to the Clinical area should include:

  1. One full course in Introductory Psychology;
  2. One full course in Research Design and Statistical Analysis; and,
  3. The equivalent of six other full courses in psychology.

Applicants to the Clinical area are expected to have a general background and knowledge in core content areas of psychology. Of the six other full courses, one full course or two half-courses in each of the following core content areas, taken at the undergraduate level, are accepted as satisfying this expectation:

  • biological bases of behaviour (e.g., physiological psychology, comparative psychology, neuropsychology, sensation, psychopharmacology; health psychology);
  • cognitive-affective bases of behaviour (e.g., learning, memory, perception, cognition, thinking, motivation, emotion);
  • social bases of behaviour (e.g., social psychology; cultural, ethnic and group processes; sex roles; organizational and systems theory); and,
  • individual behaviour (e.g., personality theory, human development, individual differences, abnormal psychology).

Students deficient in any of the above content areas may be admitted to the Clinical Area. However, such students must make up for any deficiencies through appropriate courses taken prior to the completion of their coursework for the PhD program.

Students with such qualifications may be admitted as candidates for the MA degree. Applicants must submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (General Test and Subject Test in Psychology).

The usual prerequisite for admission to the PhD program in psychology is a master’s degree in psychology. However, the Graduate Program in Psychology may consider applications from exceptional students with master’s degrees in other fields. Normally, students may not enter the PhD program until they have completed all the master’s requirements including the thesis.

Degree Requirements

AreaCoursesPracticaOther Requirements
Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Sciencesa) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program; and,
b) Three half-courses or equivalent chosen from those offered at the 6000 level by the Graduate Program in Psychology (not including computer skills courses).
 Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also the context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are given to practica, and are assigned with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Candidates for the MA degree are required to serve on campus at least one practicum, typically a research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0), or an applied practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0).		Thesis & Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.
Clinical Psychology
a) Psychology 6131 3.0: Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance, and Psychology 6132 3.0: Univariate Analysis II: Regression;
b) Psychology 6420 6.0: Foundations of Clinical Psychology;
c) Psychology 6430 6.0: Assessment in Psychology,
d) Psychology 6436 3.0: Evidence-Based Principles of Psychotherapy; and, Psychology 6437 3.0: Approaches to Psychotherapy: Advanced Study. (Psychology 6437 3.0 is not required for students in the Clinical Neuropsychology Stream.)		 Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also the context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are assigned with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience. Grades are given for practica.

Students accepted into the Clinical Area are required to complete a research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0) and a clinical practicum (Psychology 6430P 6.0), each entailing 330 hours of the student’s time.

For Clinical Neuropsychology students:
Program-sanctioned YUPC Hours (30 hours over the course of MA training), which will provide MA students with an opportunity to obtain credit for participating in the YUPC during the 12-month academic year. The 30 hours of program-sanctioned YUPC hours are in addition to the existing practica requirements.
Thesis and Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.
Clinical-Developmental
a) Psychology 6131 3.0: Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance, and Psychology 6132 3.0: Univariate Analysis II: Regression;
b) Psychology 6610 3.0: Social and Emotional Bases of Development;
c) Psychology 6900 3.0: Issues in CD Psychology: A Proseminar in Ethics, Practice, and Research; and,
d) Psychology 6905 3.0: Biological and Cognitive Bases of Development;
e) Psychology 6910 3.0: Psychoeducational Assessment of Children and Adolescents;
f) Psychology 6920 3.0: Clinical and Diagnostic Assessment of Children and Adolescents;
g) Psychology 6965 1.5: Diversity in Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents;
h) Psychology 6955 3.0: Developmental Psychopathology.
i) Psychology 6930 3.0: Clinical Developmental Interventions: Foundations.


 Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to those candidates within its area. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also a context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are given to practica, and are assigned with awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related to the practicum experience.

Students in the Clinical-Developmental Area are required to complete a research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0).		Thesis and Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.

Note: Additional Clinical-Developmental Area

Professionalism and Ethical Conduct
On an annual basis, students are formally evaluated by the area faculty members on their Professional and Ethical Conduct based on a compilation of course evaluations, practicum evaluations (if applicable), and an evaluation from their thesis supervisor.

Program-Sanctioned YUPC Hours
Students in the program will complete 45 hours during their MA conducting supervised clinical activities in the York University Psychology Clinic.

Developmental Sciencea) One half-course chosen from one of the following: Psychology 6020 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology A or Psychology 6030 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology B;
b) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program;
c) One half-course selected from the Developmental Science course list that can be found under the Doctor of Philosophy program courses (1b) below; and,
d) One half-course or equivalent from those offered at the 6000 level by the Graduate Program in Psychology

Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also the context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated.

Grades are assigned to practica, and with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Students in the Developmental Science area are required to complete a research practicum (Psychology 6820A 6.0).
Thesis and Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
• Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.
Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies of Psychology
a) Psychology 6020 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology A;
b) Psychology 6030 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology B;
c) Psychology 6131 3.0: Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance, and Psychology 6132 3.0: Univariate Analysis II: Regression; and,
d) One full course or equivalent chosen from those offered at the 6000 level by the Graduate Program in Psychology or, with permission of the Area Coordinator and the Graduate Program Director, by another program relevant to the study of the historical, theoretical and critical studies of psychology
Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to those candidates within its area. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also a context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are tested among future clients and colleagues. Grades are assigned to practica, and with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Candidates are required to complete at least one applied practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0) or research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0).		Thesis and Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.
Quantitative Methods
a) Psychology 6131 3.0: Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance, and Psychology 6132 3.0: Univariate Analysis II: Regression;
b) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods [which can be graduate courses, graduate independent study courses, or graduate courses from other graduate programs (enrolment in graduate courses from other graduate programs requires the approval of the Quantitative Methods Area Coordinator and the course instructor)]; and,
c) Six credits in any other graduate psychology courses.

Research or Applied Practicum
Each student must complete a six-credit research or applied
practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0 or Psychology 6820 6.0) where the
focus is on the development or application of advanced methods for the analysis of behavioural science data. Practica must be approved by the Area Coordinator.
Thesis
Completion of a thesis on a topic related to quantitative methods
in psychology, consistent with the guidelines of the Graduate
Program in Psychology and the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York
University.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.

Social and Personality
Psychology
a) Psychology 6131 3.0: Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance, and Psychology 6132 3.0: Univariate Analysis II:
Regression;
b) Psychology 6400 3.0: Contemporary Issues in Personality and Social Psychology;
c) One of Psychology 6410 3.0: Social Psychology or Psychology 6510 3.0: Personality; and,
d) One half course in research methods, chosen from a list of courses approved by the area (Psychology 6150E 3.0: Research Methods in the Study of Personality OR Psychology 6150B 3.0: Social Methods); and
e) A minimum of one half-course (three credits) elective, chosen in consultation with the supervisor, from those offered at the 6000 level.
Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also a context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are assigned to practica, and with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Candidates are required to serve at least one practicum on campus,
whether an applied (Psychology 6810 6.0) or a research (Psychology
6820 6.0) practicum.
Thesis and Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The MA program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: The MA program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). For those students who complete degree requirements earlier than 6 terms, they must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 6 terms of full-time study. All requirements for the MA degree must be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). Students who have not finished at the end of two years (six terms) must register part-time and become ineligible for further course registration, practica, and financial support until all requirements for the degree are met.


AreaCoursesPractica and InternshipOther Requirements
Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Sciences
a) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program;
b) Three half-courses or equivalent chosen in consultation with the candidate’s supervisor, from those Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science psychology courses offered at the 6000 level.		Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also the context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are given to practica, and are assigned with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Candidates (PhD I & II) are normally required to complete at least
one practicum. The two types of practica are the applied practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0) and the research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0).		Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research.With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology.

The academic breadth comprehensive paper must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation and Oral Examination
Each PhD candidate must conduct one or more research studies on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate dissertation form. A comprehensive proposal (including a review of the relevant literature) is to be submitted in the first 18 months of the PhD and must obtain final approval of the supervisory committee by the end of the second year at the latest. The research and dissertation should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area of investigation and should constitute a contribution to knowledge. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination, normally centred on the dissertation and matters related to it, is held to determine whether or not the candidate has fulfilled their dissertation requirement.

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.
Clinical: General Clinical Stream & Clinical Neuropsychology stream
General Clinical stream:
a) Psychology 6020 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology A or Psychology 6030 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology B;
b) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program;
c) Psychology 6441P 6.0: Psychodiagnostics;
d) Psychology 6445P 6.0: Advanced Psychological Intervention;
e) Psychology 6490B 3.0: Ethical Issues in Professional Practice;
and,
f) A minimum of one additional full course or equivalent at the 6000
level.

Clinical Neuropsychology stream:

a) Parts (a) through (e) above;
b) Psychology 6325 3.0: Clinical Neuroanatomy (typically completed at the master’s level);
c) Psychology 6320 3.0: Human Neuropsychology: History and
Syndromes;
d) Psychology 6330 3.0: Cognitive Neurorehabilitation; and,
e) Psychology 6450 3.0: Principles of Neuropsychological
Assessment.		Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also the context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are assigned with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience. Grades are given for practica.

For Clinical Neuropsychology students:
Students are required to successfully complete a clinical practicum
(Psychology 6440P 6.0). Students have the option of taking a second clinical practicum (Psychology 6460P 3.0/6.0) after the PhD II year, with permission of the DCT.

Program-sanctioned YUPC Hours (20 hours over the course of PhD training). Students will be required to complete 20 hours of supervision of students in the Clinic over the course of the PhD. The 20 hours of program-sanctioned YUPC hours are in addition to the PhD practica requirements.

Internship
Students are required to successfully complete a one year fulltime (1800 hours) clinical internship (Psychology 6840 6.0). This requirement may be fulfilled by two years half-time at the same institution (Psychology 6840A 3.0 and Psychology 6840B 3.0).
Normally this is done at the end of their program; all required coursework, the academic breadth comprehensive area paper, and an approved dissertation proposal must be completed before the student is eligible to apply for the internship. Indeed, students may do an internship after completion of the dissertation and its oral defence.		Clinical Competency Requirement
Each PhD candidate in the Clinical Area of specialization is required to show competence in assessment and intervention procedures that are evaluated by means of an oral examination based on samples of each candidate’s performance in these two aspects of clinical work. For students in the Clinical Neuropsychology stream, the assessment case submitted for the clinical competency examination must be based on a neuropsychological evaluation. Clinical Competency requirements must be completed and approved no later than the spring term (April 30) of the third year of residence (PhD III).

Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research.With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology.

The academic breadth comprehensive must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation and Oral Examination
Each PhD candidate must conduct one or more research studies on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate dissertation form. The research and dissertation should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area of investigation and should constitute a contribution to knowledge. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination, normally centred on the dissertation and matters related to it, is held to determine whether or not the candidate has fulfilled their dissertation requirement.

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.
Clinical-Developmental
a) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program;
b) Psychology 6490B 3.0: Ethical Issues in Professional Practice;
d) Psychology 6970 6.0: Clinical Developmental Interventions:
Advanced Skills;
e) Either Psychology 6020 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology A or Psychology 6030 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology B; and,
f) Minimum of 1.0 courses or equivalent at the 6000 level.
Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to those candidates within its area. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also a context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are given to practica, and are assigned with awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related to the practicum experience.

Two clinical practica (330 hours each) are required, one in assessment (Psychology 6910P 6.0) and one in intervention (Psychology 6930P 6.0). They are completed in years PhD 1 and PhD 2, respectively.

Internship
Students are required to successfully complete either a full-time,
12-month (1600 hours) clinical internship (Psychology 6840 6.0) or two half-time (800 hours) clinical internships taken over two years (Psychology 6840A 3.0 and Psychology 6840B 3.0) are required. The clinical internship(s) involve(s) intensive and extensive clinical training with opportunities to and responsibility for carrying out major professional functions. Normally this is done at the end of their program; all required coursework, the academic breadth comprehensive area paper, and an approved dissertation proposal must be completed before the student is eligible to apply for the internship. Indeed, students may do an internship after completion of the dissertation and its oral defence.
Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research. With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology.

The academic breadth comprehensive must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation and Oral Examination
Each PhD candidate must conduct one or more research studies on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate dissertation form. The research and dissertation should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area of investigation and should constitute a contribution to knowledge. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination, normally centred on the dissertation and matters related to it, is held to determine whether or not the candidate has fulfilled their dissertation requirement.

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
• Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.

Note: Additional Clinical-Developmental Area Requirements

Professionalism and Ethical Conduct
On an annual basis, students are formally evaluated by the area faculty members on their Professional and Ethical Conduct based on a compilation of course evaluations, practicum evaluations (if applicable), and an evaluation from their thesis supervisor.

Program-Sanctioned YUPC Hours
Students in the program will complete 30 hours during their PhD conducting supervised clinical activities in the York University Psychology Clinic.
Developmental Science
a) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program;
b) A minimum of two half-courses at the 6000 level including at least one half-course from the Developmental Science course list below. Students are also required to attend the Developmental Science colloquium series.		Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also the context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are assigned to practica, and with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Candidates (PhD I & II) are normally required to complete at least two practica, at least one of which must be in developmental research. The two types of practica are the applied practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0) and the research practicum (Psychology 6820
6.0).
Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research. With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology. The dissertation supervisor may not serve on a student’s academic breadth comprehensive paper committee.

The academic breadth comprehensive paper must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation and Oral Examination
Each PhD candidate must conduct one or more research studies on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate dissertation form. The research and dissertation should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area of investigation and should constitute a contribution to knowledge. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination, normally centred on the dissertation and matters related to it, is held to determine whether or not the candidate has fulfilled their dissertation requirement.

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
 Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.

The Developmental Science course list:
Psychology 6215 3.0: Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience: Methods
of Neural Imaging – PET & fMRI
Psychology 6216 3.0: Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience: Rational
and Emotional Processing
Psychology 6320 3.0: Human Neuropsychology: History and
Syndromes
Psychology 6390A 3.0: Evolutionary Psychology I
Psychology 6630 3.0: Developmental Intelligence, Psychometrics,
and Learning Potential
Psychology 6635 3.0: Developing the Visual Brain
Psychology 6640B 3.0: Topics in Cognitive Development
Psychology 6650A 3.0: Research Methodology in Developmental
Psychology
Psychology 6660A 3.0: Developmental Psycholinguistics
Psychology 6665 3.0: Lifespan Cognitive Development and Change
Psychology 6670 3.0: The Psychology of Reading
Psychology 6680 3.0: Infancy
Psychology 6690 3.0: Comparative Developmental Psychology
Psychology 6720 3.0: Development of Affect, Consciousness and Social Cognition
Psychology 6770 3.0: Developmental Neuropsychology

Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies of Psychology
a) Psychology 6020 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology A.
b) Psychology 6030 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of
Contemporary Psychology B.
If the above courses in (a) and (b) have been taken to meet the MA requirements, another suitable full course (or full course equivalent) must be taken from the Graduate Program in
Psychology or another relevant program in consultation with the
supervisor and with permission of the Area Coordinator.
c) One half-course in psychological methods from the following list:
Psychology 6104 3.0: Historiography of Psychology; Psychology 6474 3.0: Qualitative Research Methods.
Courses on methodology or method from other relevant areas/programs may be taken in consultation with the supervisor and with
permission of the Area Coordinator.
d) One full course (or full course equivalent) in the advanced study
of historical or theoretical subjects, chosen in consultation with
the supervisor. Normally this entails registration in two sections of the 6060 series (Advanced History of Psychology). Advanced
courses from other relevant programs may be taken in consultation with the supervisor and with permission of the Area Coordinator.
e) One other full 6000-level courses (or full course equivalents) in
psychology or other relevant programs, chosen in consultation with the supervisor.

Students may be able to meet part of their course requirements by
taking independent study courses tailored to their individual needs.
Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to those candidates within its area. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also a context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are tested among future clients and colleagues. Grades are assigned to practica, and with full awareness that both academic learning and rofessional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Students are required to successfully complete at least two practica, either the applied practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0) or the research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0). Students are encouraged to take one practicum outside the History, Theoretical and Critical Studies area.		Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research. With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology.

The academic breadth comprehensive paper must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation and Oral Examination
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate hesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.
Quantitative Methods
a) Psychology 6020 3.0: Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology A or Psychology 6030 3.0:
Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology B;
b) 15 credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods which can be graduate courses, graduate independent study courses, or graduate courses from other graduate programs (enrolment in graduate courses from other graduate programs requires the approval of the Quantitative Methods Area Coordinator and the course instructor); and,
c) Plus three credits in any other graduate psychology courses.

• Note: If Psychology 6020 3.0 or Psychology 6030 3.0 were taken at the MA level, this requirement can be met by taking three elective credits in any other graduate psychology courses.		Research or Applied Practicum
Each student must complete two six-credit research or applied practica where the focus is on the development or application of advanced methods for the analysis of behavioural science data. Practica must be approved by the Area Coordinator		Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research. With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology.

The academic breadth comprehensive paper must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation
Under the supervision of a committee (normally consisting of a supervisor and one other faculty member from the program), each candidate must conduct a research study on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and report the results in appropriate thesis form. The research and thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area under investigation. After the formal submission of the thesis, an oral examination, normally centred on the thesis and matters related to it, is held.

Courses in Quantitative Methods:
Psychology 6131 3.0: Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance
Psychology 6132 3.0: Univariate Analysis II: Regression
Psychology 6135 3.0: Psychology of Data Visualization
Psychology 6136 3.0: Categorical Data Analysis
Psychology 6137 3.0: Best Practices in Quantitative Research Methods
Psychology 6138 3.0: Computational Methods for Statistical Modeling
Psychology 6140 6.0: Multivariate Analysis
Psychology 6155 3.0: Statistical Consulting in Psychology
Psychology 6160 3.0: Hierarchical Linear Modeling
Psychology 6176 3.0: Structural Equation Modeling
Psychology 6180 3.0: Psychometric Methods
Psychology 6190 3.0: Longitudinal Data Analysis

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.
Social and Personality

a) Six credits in courses specializing in quantitative methods from the statistics courses offered in graduate psychology, chosen from a list of courses approved by the program;
b) Psychology 6410 3.0: Social Psychology or Psychology 6510 3.0:
Personality, depending on which of these two courses has already
been taken at the MA level;
c) One half-course in research methods chosen from a list of courses approved by the area (Psychology 6150E 3.0: Research Methods
in the Study of Personality OR Psychology 6150B 3.0: Social Methods); and,
d) One half-course or equivalent chosen in consultation with their
supervisor, from those offered at the 6000 level.

The number of reading courses (Psychology 6710 3.0 or 6710 6.0) that a student may take for a credit in fulfilment of minimum
requirements is limited to one full course equivalent.

Note: Each candidate should complete the statistics and research methods requirement by the end of the PhD I year.
Practica
Each area of specialization assigns practica to its students. In the practicum the student’s academic learning is applied and consolidated. The practicum is also a context in which the student’s professional conduct and development are supported and evaluated. Grades are assigned to practica, and with full awareness that both academic learning and professional responsibility are uniquely related in the practicum experience.

Candidates (PhD I & II) are normally required to serve at least two practica. The two types of practica are the applied practicum (Psychology 6810 6.0) and the research practicum (Psychology 6820 6.0).		Academic Breadth Comprehensive Paper
Each PhD candidate is required to write an academic breadth comprehensive paper on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor. The academic breadth comprehensive paper is intended to foster breadth of psychological knowledge, and therefore must be in an area not directly related to the candidate’s dissertation research. With permission, the topic may be chosen from a field outside psychology.

The academic breadth comprehensive paper must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Dissertation and Oral Examination
The academic breadth comprehensive paper must be completed and approved by the end of the summer term (September 15) of the third year of the PhD residency (PhD III). It is expected that the academic breadth comprehensive paper will be completed before work begins on the PhD dissertation.

Program Entry
The PhD program can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length
• Note: Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 15 terms (5 years). The PhD program requires a minimum of two years (six terms of registration). Doctor of Philosophy students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration. All requirements for a PhD degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student. Terms in which a student registers for Elective Leave, Exceptional Circumstances Leave, Family Care Leave, or No Course Available are not included in these time limits.

Other Regulations
a) For those students who wish to convocate at either the Spring or Fall convocation, dissertations must be approved by the supervisory committee no later than April 1 and September 1 respectively.

b) In no case may a course which was taken as a requirement at the MA level be offered to satisfy a PhD requirement.

c) The Psychology program is organized on a 12-month basis. Students are normally expected to be engaged on a full-time basis in research and study during the summer term.

d) Students are required to conform to the guidelines dealing with psychological practice as outlined in the Ontario Regulated Health Professions Act (1991), the Canadian and Ontario Psychological Associations’ code of ethics and York University’s code regulating the use of human subjects. Students are also required to conform to the statutes of the Ontario Animals for Research Act and the procedures established by the York University Animal Care Committee in the conduct of animal research.

Any graduate student in the Graduate Program in Psychology who wishes to engage in any psychological research activities involving human or animal subjects utilizing the name or the facilities of York University must follow York University’s and the Graduate Program in Psychology’s ethical guidelines regarding research.

e) Those intending to practice as applied psychologists should be aware that attainment of the PhD degree does not entitle one to practice. In Ontario it is necessary to pass the examinations of the College of Psychologists in Ontario and to be granted registration by that College.