Doctorate in Philosophy Psychology

About this programme

The School of Psychology offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and an M.A. in Psychology. In the Phd, the following programs are offered in Clinical Psychology and in Psychology with the following fields approved by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies: For 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 specialization in Canadian Studies at the PhD level. The program is governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies. The objective of this program is to train researchers in psychology with emphasis on one of the following areas: behavioural neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology, human and animal cognition, learning, language, sleep and dreams, social, cognitive and emotional development, perception, intergroup relations, motivation, and the social psychology of health and work. The clinical psychology program is fully accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The purpose of this generalist program is to provide doctoral training in the area of clinical psychology. Students are prepared to work with adults and/or children, youth, and families. Students also have the option to complete a Concentration in Child and Family Psychological Services. Professional training includes exposure to cognitive-behavioural, process-experiential, interpersonal, systemic, and community consultation a