The First Year
PSYC 660D1. Psychology Theory.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Professors representing the various research areas within the Department discuss critical issues and developments within their fields of expertise.
- Students must register for both PSYC 660D1 and PSYC 660D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both PSYC 660D1 and PSYC 660D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 660D2. Psychology Theory.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
See for course description.
- Prerequisite: PSYC 660D1
- No credit will be given for this course unless both PSYC 660D1 and PSYC 660D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 650. Advanced Statistics 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A course in advanced statistics with specialization in experimental design.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 651. Advanced Statistics 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A course in advanced statistics with specialization in multivariate techniques.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 601. First Year Research Paper.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Reference number for research paper written by all first-year graduate students.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 690. Masters Research 1.
Credits: 15
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Development of research topic, study and review of previous literature, preliminary experimental and/or theoretical thesis research.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 699. Masters Research 2.
Credits: 12
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Continuation of . Further experimental and/or theoretical research. Data analysis (as needed). Writing of thesis.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
Students entering the program with a Master's degree must complete the courses in Psychological Theory (PSYC 660) and Statistics (PSYC 650, PSYC 651). Exemptions may be granted if equivalent courses have already been completed.听
The Second Year
PSYC 690. Masters Research 1.
Credits: 15
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Development of research topic, study and review of previous literature, preliminary experimental and/or theoretical thesis research.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
PSYC 699. Masters Research 2.
Credits: 12
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Continuation of . Further experimental and/or theoretical research. Data analysis (as needed). Writing of thesis.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
In the second year of study, students register for MA/MSc2 and continue to work on their research. In April of the second year in the program, students typically either submit a Masters Thesis or a fast track paper. Research described in a Master鈥檚 Thesis cannot be part of a future PhD Thesis, however research described in a fast-track paper can count towards a student's future PhD Thesis.听
The Third Year
In the third year, students usually enroll in the PhD Program (PhD2), continue working on their research, and begin taking the required area seminars.
The Fourth Year and Beyond
PSYC 701. Doctoral Comprehensive Examination.
Credits: 0
Offered by: Psychology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
View offerings for in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
In the fourth year (PhD3), students are expected to schedule the Special Comprehensive Examination (PSYC 701).
PhD candidates must complete at least three years of resident study. Most students complete the program within 5-6 years.