Master of Arts in PsychologyThe Master of Arts program is concentrated in three fields: community psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology. Community Psychology Developmental Psychology Social Psychology Additional Information
For admission to the MA program in the field of community psychology, a student must have completed a BSC or BA honours degree in psychology with a minimum B average in the last 2 years of study. An honours graduate in a program other than psychology or a combination of psychology and another subject or general degree graduates may be admitted if evidence justifying admission is offered. However, a program of appropriate preparatory studies (a qualifying year) may be required of such applicants. Honours graduates in psychology may also be required to successfully complete one or two undergraduate courses before they are admitted to the MA program. Experience in community settings and identification with a community psychology orientation are key factors in the admission decision. This is assessed by means of an interview procedure in which the applicant's community experiences and responsibilities are reviewed to determine the value system that is reflected in their experience, as well as their understanding of the need for both community and individual change to achieve optimal well-being. Six half-credit courses and a thesis constitute the degree requirements. The required courses include:
In addition, all students must complete PS699 - Thesis in their field. Note: PS615 - Community Practicum I and PS625 - Community Practicum II are restricted to the students enrolled in the community psychology field. All other graduate courses offered by the Department of Psychology may be taken by any student, subject to the approval of the graduate officer, the appropriate area co-ordinator, and the course instructor. Psychology students may take graduate courses offered in another graduate program at WLU upon permission of their program director and the course instructor, or at other universities through the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student (OVGS) program. For admission to the MA program in the field of developmental psychology, a student must have completed a BSc or BA honours degree in psychology with a minimum B average in the last 2 years of study. An honours graduate in a program other than psychology or a combination of psychology and another subject or general degree graduates may be admitted if evidence justifying admission is offered. However, a program of appropriate preparatory studies (a qualifying year) may be required of such applicants. Honours graduates in psychology may also be required to successfully complete one or two undergraduate courses before they are admitted to the MA program. Five half-credit courses and a thesis constitute the degree requirements. Considerable emphasis is placed on developing and completing the thesis. The required courses include:
In addition, all students must complete PS699 - Thesis in their field. For admission to the MA program in the field of social psychology, a student must have completed a BSc or BA honours degree in psychology with a minimum B average in the last 2 years of study. The GRE General test is recommended. An honours graduate in a program other than psychology or a combination of psychology and another subject or general degree graduates may be admitted if evidence justifying admission is offered. However, a program of appropriate preparatory studies (a qualifying year) may be required of such applicants. Honours graduates in psychology may also be required to successfully complete one or two undergraduate courses before they are admitted to the MA program. Five half-credit courses and a thesis constitute the degree requirements. Considerable emphasis is placed on developing and completing the thesis. The required courses include:
In addition, all students must complete PS699 - Thesis in their field. |
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Academic & Related Dates 2010/2011Other Calendars |
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