Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
The Ph.D. program in Experimental Psychology at Washington State University is among the oldest in the West. The program has an established reputation for producing well-trained psychologists who contribute to basic and applied experimental psychology in academia, government service, and private industry. See also,

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The program is designed to produce highly skilled experimental psychologists with specialized training in one of five areas: (1) Behavior Analysis; (2) Cognition (3) Biological-Psychology; (4) Sensation and Perception; and (4) Social/Organizational Psychology. Graduates are expected to be highly knowledgeable of their specialty area, have a strong background in general psychology, and be knowledgeable of a wide variety of strategies for generating and testing hypotheses. Each graduate will leave Washington State University Vancouver well equipped to become a productive member of the professional community.
The program is designed to be completed within five years, for students entering without a master’s degree. The program of study is designed around the interests and career objectives of the student, whether such interests are in academic or applied experimental psychology. The program includes required coursework, an M.A. thesis or its equivalent, a written general examination and a doctoral dissertation. In addition, experimental students are expected to be involved in research activity under the direction of a faculty member throughout their enrollment in the program.
The program admits students based on a careful assessment of their potential as psychologists, without regard to race, sex or creed. An admissions committee reviews all applications and makes admissions recommendations to the experimental psychology faculty, who make final decisions regarding admissions into the program. Every effort is made to evaluate each applicant individually; if you have special skills or qualifications that you feel strengthen your application, please tell us about them.
The application deadline for the graduate program in experimental psychology is December 1– you must start the program in the fall.
All experimental psychology graduate students are fully funded during their first year of study. In subsequent years, full support is contingent upon sufficient progress toward completion of the degree as judged by the experimental psychology faculty and continued availability of funding to the department. The most common forms of support are teaching and research assistantships. Other forms of support include predoctoral fellowships and work-study stipends within the Psychology Department and in other programs in the university. Special funding sometimes is available for qualified minorities.
The experimental psychology program welcomes applications from all students who feel qualified.
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Clinical Psychology

Our CPA accredited graduate program in clinical psychology is based on the scientist-practitioner model, providing a balanced emphasis on science and practice. We foster the development of informed and ethical clinical practice by providing opportunities to gain competency in a variety of assessment and therapeutic approaches, theoretical perspectives, and research methods. Students’ understanding and skills in these areas are further deepened through specialized practicum opportunities.
In addition to our core program, students also gain specialized training through either our neuropsychology or lifespan tracks (described under the “Program Information” tab). These two tracks are a unique strength of our clinical psychology program that allows students to customize their training to their specific career goals. Although the tracks are distinct, opportunities exist to engage with material outside one’s track (through courses, workshops, and research collaborations) if it serves a student’s individualized goals.
Our comprehensive training ensures that graduates are well-prepared to excel in a variety of settings – both academic and clinical – as well as to work with a wide range of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. In fact, our training program is regularly counted amongst the best in North America.
Our faculty members are involved in research spanning the entire lifespan and encompassing diverse topics such as neuropsychology of executive functions, , immigrant adaptation and family relationships, traumatic brain injury, age-associated cognitive disorders, and interpersonal violence, to name just a few. More information on our program, research, and practicum opportunities is provided below.
Detailed information about our program can be found in the tabs below. An overview of our program can be found in this brochure . More detailed information about the program requirements can be found in the Clinical Program Manual.
Accreditation
The Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology has been fully accredited since 1997. In May 2021, we were awarded full re-accreditation for 6 years by CPA. APA ceased accrediting programs located outside the U.S. at the end of 2015, which closely coincided with the end of our program’s APA accreditation term on December 31, 2014. APA and CPA have signed the “First Street Accord” which is a mutual recognition agreement of the equivalence of accreditation between APA and CPA ( http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/first-street-accord.aspx ). Our program will continue to maintain CPA accreditation. Our next site visit will be due in 2027-2028. As a fully accredited Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology, we adhere to all standards, guidelines and policies of CPA. The office of accreditation can be contacted as follows:
Accreditation Office Canadian Psychological Association 141 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 702 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J3 1-613-237-2144 or 1-888-472-0657 (toll free) [email protected]
Professional registration
All clinical faculty members are Registered Psychologists in the Province of British Columbia, or are in application for registration in BC. The College of Psychologists of BC (CPBC) regulates the practice of psychology for the safety of the public. Our Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology adheres to the CPBC’s Code of Conduct. The CPBC can be contacted as follows:
Dr. Andrea Kowaz Registrar, College of Psychologists of BC 404-1755 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5 1-604-736-6164
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Program information
Our program prepares graduate students for clinical practice, academic, and/or research careers. Our goal is to train scientist-practitioner psychologists who contribute to the scientific knowledge base in clinical psychology and who offer evidence-based services to individuals, families, and groups. All of our students receive core training in the social, developmental, biological, and cognitive bases of human behaviour, psychological assessment, diagnosis, intervention and prevention, psychopathology, ethics and professional issues, cultural diversity, social justice, research methods and evaluation, supervision, and consultation. In addition, all of our students become attuned to the unique strengths and conflicts that may arise from the intersection of specific cultural contexts, including racial/ethnic beliefs and values, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and level of ability. Students combine their training in core areas of Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in (1) lifespan psychology or (2) neuropsychology. Further, we support students’ individual career objectives through careful guidance in the selection of specialty courses, additional learning opportunities (within and outside of the department), and placements in relevant practice sites. We routinely review and improve our training program to ensure our training is consistent with, if not leading, national training standards. At present, students and faculty are improving and expanding our anti-racism and anti-oppressive training in our continuing efforts to decolonize our program and our profession. We are collectively “learning while doing and doing while learning” and expect change and growth to be regular features of our program.
Clinical Lifespan Specialization
The Clinical Lifespan track emphasizes the social, cognitive, and emotional development of individuals from childhood through late adulthood. Clinical psychology students in the Lifespan track receive specialized training in the conceptualization of multiple and intersecting influences on mental health, including normative and pathological developmental pathways and age-specific risk and protective factors. Students in this track develop expertise in using this knowledge to inform developmentally sensitive and culturally responsive assessment and intervention techniques and recommendations that outline trajectories of potential risks yet also point to specific developmental opportunities for positive growth. Current clinically-related research topics include (a) the influence of childhood trauma on later adjustment, health, and coping; (b) cultural identity formation in adolescence; (c) couples’ relationship functioning at the transition to parenthood; (d) addiction and substance misuse; (e) acculturation dynamics and parent-child relationships within immigrant families, and (f) challenges of care giving across the lifespan.
Clinical Neuropsychology Specialization
The Clinical Neuropsychology track focuses on brain organization and the impact of brain dysfunction on various aspects of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional functioning. Clinical Neuropsychology students are provided with advanced training in the clinical neuropsychological assessment, management, and rehabilitation of cognitive, memory, sensorimotor, attention, executive, social, emotional functioning for clients with neurological and/or neuropsychiatric disorders. We adhere to the Houston Conference Guidelines for clinical training in Neuropsychology, such that our students qualify for accredited internships and post-docs in Clinical Neuropsychology if they wish to pursue further certification with the American boards in Neuropsychology later in their careers. Clinical Neuropsychologists are noted for their ability to integrate medical, psychiatric, and occupational aspects of rehabilitation into effective and focused treatment planning. Current clinically-related research topics in the department include (a) use of multimodal neuroimaging to understand healthy aging and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS); (b) sports-related concussions; (c) examination of the effects of physical activity on cognition; (d) neurocognition, psychosocial functioning, and health outcomes with aging and chronic illness; (e) cognitive rehabilitation in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities including ASD, FASD, and ADHD; and (f) neuropsychological interventions for adults, particularly mindfulness-based interventions, as well as the intersection of trauma and medical illness.

Our Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology is designed to be completed in 7 years. This includes a 6 year curriculum (with 2 years at the M.Sc. level and 4 years at the Ph.D. level) and a year-long full-time internship/residency at a CPA- or APA-accredited site. Our program’s specialization in either Clinical Neuropsychology or Clinical Lifespan Psychology typically adds an additional 1-year of training compared to graduate programs in clinical psychology without speciality areas. We also strive to accommodate family factors, such as parental leaves, caregiving of ill family members, and economic and health issues. We recognize the need for students to graduate in a timely manner and hence streamlined our program to shorten the duration while still maintaining its quality. In recent years, several students have been able to complete the program in 6 years, including internship/residency, rather than 7 years.
Program manual (pdf)
Our students
Our program forms a global community, drawing students and faculty not only from across Canada, but also from countries such as Colombia, France, Russia, Scotland, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United States. To see where we are from, see the interactive map below. (Depending on your computer, you may need to re-center the map; you can also enlarge the map and scroll in and out)
By building on the wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives offered by our students and faculty, the graduate program in Clinical Psychology facilitates a greater understanding of clients’ diverse beliefs and sociocultural influences.
Testimonials
Graduate school can be difficult. Not only are students transitioning in their academic/professional careers, but many are also transitioning geographically and socially. In light of this, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and understanding atmosphere. Many of our students state that the amount of faculty and peer support, including our graduate student buddy program, is high and that this is a major contributor to their positive adjustment to the rigours of graduate studies. Further, we are proud to report that all of our recent graduates have moved on to post-doctoral positions, academic appointments, or clinical positions. Many of our graduates state that our program’s high standard of training prepared them well for the often unpredictable demands of clinical practice and academic work.
For more student insights or enquiries, please feel free to contact our current graduate students .
See what our students have to say about the clinical psychology program at the University of Victoria. Watch them all here .
Our clinical faculty members conduct exciting research in a multitude of areas, including mindfulness meditation, family dynamics, executive functioning, and aging. All clinical program faculty members are Registered Psychologists in British Columbia (or are in the process of attaining Registered status) and have a range of practical experience in the field.
Some clinical graduate students are supervised in their research endeavors by complementary faculty who specialize in a number of non-clinical areas, such as Cognition and Brain Sciences and Lifespan Psychology. Furthermore, students in our program benefit from the input of over 30 adjunct faculty members who are all Registered Psychologists involved in providing clinical supervision at practicum sites in the community,
Clinical students work closely with a faculty supervisor who best matches their research interests, clinical goals, and/or methodological approaches. Faculty supervisors play a pivotal role in providing mentorship and opportunities for expansion. Applicants who are admitted to the Clinical Psychology program with a non-clinical research supervisor are assigned a Clinical Training Advisor (CTA) from among the clinical psychology program faculty. This person is available to guide the student in matters pertaining to clinical psychology program requirements.
Clinical faculty
- Runtz, Marsha : PhD, Associate Professor
- Ames, Megan : PhD, Assistant Professor
- Costigan, Catherine : PhD, Professor
- Garcia-Barrera, Mauricio : PhD, Associate Professor
- Gawryluk, Jodie : PhD, Associate Professor
- Haigh, Emily : PhD, Associate Professor and Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health
- Macoun, Sarah : PhD, Assistant Professor
- Paterson, Theone : PhD, Assistant Professor
- Robinson, Jill : PhD, Assistant Teaching Professor
- Smart, Colette : PhD, Associate Professor
- Turner, Brianna : PhD, Associate Professor
- Wawrykow, Natasha : PhD. Assistant Teaching Professor & Indigenization Consultant
- Woodin, Erica : PhD, Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Training
Complementary faculty
- Bub, Daniel : PhD, Professor
- Hofer, Scott : PhD, Professor
- Lalonde, Chris : PhD, Professor
- Leadbeater, Bonnie : PhD, Emeritus Professor
- Lindsay, Stephen : PhD, Professor
- MacDonald, Stuart : PhD, Professor
- Mueller, Ulrich : PhD, Professor
- Piccinin, Andrea : PhD, Professor
- Stinson, Danu : PhD, Associate Professor
- Stockwell, Tim : PhD, Professor
- Tanaka, Jim : PhD, Professor
Faculty accepting students
Psychology clinic and practicum training
The Psychology Clinic at the University of Victoria has the dual purpose of serving the community and training clinical psychology graduate students. Services are provided by students in the M.Sc. and Ph.D. clinical psychology programs and are supervised by Registered Clinical Psychologists. For more information about the services provided please visit the Psychology Clinic page.
As part of clinical training, graduate students participate in several practica where they provide professional psychological services to the community, including assessments and therapeutic interventions for children, adults, couples and families.
Every fall, we publish a newsletter, PSYCH-LINKS, summarizing our various practicum placement opportunities. Click on a link to learn more about practicum training in our program.
- 2022 (Vol. 14)
- 2021 (Vol. 13)
- 2020 (Vol. 12)
- 2019 (Vol.11)
- 2017 (Vol.10)
- 2016 (Vol.9)
- 2015 (Vol. 8)
- 2014 (Vol. 7)
- 2013 (Vol. 6)
- 2012 (Vol.5)
Admissions requirements and application process
The admissions information that is provided here is specific to our Clinical Psychology graduate program. Please also follow the university’s admissions process.
The Clinical Psychology Admissions Committee reviews applications based on a broad assessment of applicants’ interests, experiences, and potential.
You should submit:
- A Personal Statement (Statement of Intent; no more than two pages single-sided and double-spaced).
- The Personal Statement should address your interests in psychology, past experiences and future plans with respect to research, and any volunteer/employment/lived experiences that have bearing on your interest in clinical psychology.
- In your statement, please tell us a little about what populations you are passionate about working with (in research, clinical practice, etc.) and any experience you may have with these populations. This can include experiences you have as a volunteer, paid worker, or community member.
- This statement should include reference to specific faculty members with whom you would like to work and why. If you are listing a complementary (non-clinical) faculty member as a possible graduate supervisor, please check with them first to ensure their interest and availability to supervise a clinical psychology graduate student.
- Academic transcripts . Official transcripts will be required by the university for full admission, but we would accept an initial submission of unofficial transcripts if official transcripts are not yet available.
- Names and email addresses of two academic or professional references
- Optional Diversity Statement (max 250 words). Our program is committed to creating an environment that includes students with diverse identities and experiences. We invite applications from students of all identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, age, religious beliefs, migration history, etc.) and value the contribution of knowledge that diverse lived experiences bring to our program and the practice of psychology. If comfortable sharing this information, you are invited to tell us a little about how your identities and experiences have shaped you as a student thus far, or about the knowledge you will bring to your studies as a result of your identities, lived experiences, knowledge systems, or traditional teachings.
Our program no longer requires the GRE exam for admissions ; please do not submit your scores even if you have taken the exam, they will not be considered.
A proportion of applicants will be invited to complete interviews with members of the clinical psychology program. Since 2018, these interviews have been held exclusively online in order to reduce the costs (of time and money) for applicants associated with traveling to interviews. We rely on holistic criteria in our evaluation of applicants, including applicants’ special aptitudes and abilities. We value the contribution of unique experiences to the program. Trainee selection is competitive. Approximately six students are admitted each year from more than 200 to 400 applicants.
- Admitted students often have a Psychology Honours degree, but not always. In such cases, a Psychology Major with strong research experience is an asset in the admissions process. Successful applicants typically have a degree in Psychology, but may have majored in an allied discipline, such as neuroscience (with some record of Psychology courses).
- Extensive exposure to clinical work or clinical populations is valued but not required.
- The majority of students enter at the Masters level, although we occasionally admit doctoral level applicants.
- Advancement from the Masters to the Ph.D. program is not competitive, but is dependent on demonstrating appropriate academic, research, and clinical progress.
- In addition to substantial coursework, successful completion of the program requires 1,200 hours of supervised practicum experience, successful completion of the candidacy examinations, successful completion of a master's thesis and doctoral dissertation, and a year-long, full-term clinical internship or residency.
If you have already completed a master's degree
The majority of our students enter our program without prior graduate training and complete both a master’s and doctoral degree in our program. Occasionally, however, we admit students who have already completed a master’s degree in a related field (e.g., neuroscience). In these cases, students typically need to complete all of our clinically-oriented master’s course work before beginning doctoral studies. Typically they do not have to repeat a master’s thesis. Although there is variability in how admission is handled at the administrative level, the more common path is for a student to be admitted into the master’s program, complete master’s level coursework (over 12-18 months), and then be accelerated into the doctoral program without earning a second master’s degree. For example, applicants who have already have a Masters degree in Psychology or a closely-related field (e.g., Neuroscience) are required to apply to the Clinical Masters program and complete all the course work from the Masters portion of the program. Your thesis would be reviewed, but assuming that it is an empirical study you would get credit for that and not have to do another one. Once the course work is completed and depending on a variety of factors, 12 to 18 months later you would be accelerated to the doctoral program without earning a master’s degree.
This strategy most accurately reflects what the student is actually doing and delays the start of doctoral program deadlines until the student is ready for that phase of their training. If you are applying to our program with a master's degree, you may wish to consult with a faculty member in the program prior to submitting your application. Most often, the best option will be to apply to the master's program rather than the doctoral program.
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International students.
Completion of the Clinical Psychology program qualifies graduates for licensed practice across Canada and the USA (although licensure is granted on a province-by-province, or state-by-state basis). Outside of Canada and the U.S., the Clinical Psychology degree at the University of Victoria is respected due to the high standards of Canadian programs. Further, our students are well-equipped to adapt to a number of cultural contexts, making them ideal for international placements.
Students who wish to work outside of Canada and the U.S. are advised to contact their country of interest to ensure that equivalency requirements will be met. International equivalencies are offered in most countries, but keep in mind that the process is often time-consuming and may take several months.
For information on studying/working abroad in Canada, please visit the Psychology Department admissions page .
Note that international students are not eligible for some funding options that are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residence (e.g., Tri-council fellowships). Please see the International Student Services website for more information about studying at UVic as an international student: https://www.uvic.ca/international/home/contact/iss/index.php
Public disclosure information
- Applications, offers and enrollments over past 7 years
- Internship applications over past 7 years
- Students' activities over past 7 years
- Programme graduates over past 7 years
Contact and additional information
If you have questions about the program, or would like more information, please contact:
- Karen Kienapple - Psychology Dept. Graduate Secretary
- Dr. Erica Woodin - Director of Clinical Training
- for enquiries regarding research supervision, research labs or specific projects, please contact clinical faculty with whom you are interested in working directly
Other sources of information
- Graduate Admissions
- Information for International Applicants
- Psychology Course Offerings
- University of Victoria home page
Frequently asked questions
I would like to be accepted into the Clinical psychology program at UVic. How do I maximize my chances of getting into the program? Does already having a Masters degree help?
The clinical psychology program is designed to begin at the Masters level and continue onto the PhD. Therefore, preference is given to students entering at the Masters level. Students complete a full year internship the last year of the program, and the entire program is approximately 7 years in length. The clinical program is highly competitive as we receive approximately 150 applications each year and only admit 5 to 8 students. Our program uses a centralized review process in our admissions. We encourage applicants to identify clinical faculty members with whom they share research interests as potential Supervisors. In general, Supervisors are from within the clinical program. However, a clinical faculty member can co-supervise a student who chooses to work with a non-clinical Supervisor. Please note that faculty members do not admit students to the program directly. We shortlist approximately 25 students for interview and make admission offers from there. Applicants typically have specialized in psychology during their undergraduate degree. An Honours degree is not required but experience with research factors strongly into the selection process.
Applicants who have already have a Masters degree in Psychology or a closely-related field (e.g., Neuroscience) are required to apply to the Clinical Masters program and complete all the course work from the Masters portion of the program. Your thesis would be reviewed, but assuming that it is an empirical study, you would not have to complete another one. Once the course work is completed and depending on a variety of factors, 12 to 18 months later you would be accelerated to the doctoral program without earning a master’s degree.
On the Department of Psychology website, we have an Admissions FAQ on the Grad page https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/psychology/graduate/future/faq/index.php which might assist you in creating your own pathway specific to clinical psychology
Please review the information on our website: https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/psychology/graduate/index.php . If you have specific questions or need further information after you have reviewed this information, contact the graduate secretary in the Department of Psychology, Karen Kienapple ( [email protected] ).
I applied to the Clinical Psychology program last year but did not get in. Should I apply to another area of psychology (e.g., Lifespan Development) now, and transfer into Clinical later?
No. Although there is some overlap between the clinical program and graduate programs in other areas, they are distinct areas of study. Admission into any one program cannot be transferred to another. Whether or not you are enrolled in another graduate program in Psychology at UVic, you would be required to go through the application process for Clinical Psychology in the same way as someone from outside of UVic.
Can international students apply to the Clinical Psychology Program at UVic?
Yes! Our program is proud to attract strong applications from students from across the globe. There are a few important things to consider. First, our program uses a centralized review process in our admissions. Faculty members do not admit students to the program directly. Second, licensing and registration requirements for Clinical Psychologists vary by state and country. It is important to understand the professional standards in the jurisdiction in which you ultimately intend to practice, and to ensure our program is likely to meet these requirements. Our program is currently accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Third, non-Canadian students will be required to receive a Study Permit or permanent residency status to study at UVic. Fourth, at the time of admission, some funding may be available through the University of Victoria to support international graduate students for one or two years. However, this funding is not guaranteed and non-residents may encounter restrictions when applying to funding bodies external to the University. Thus, funding is often a particularly challenging area for international students.
You can find out more about our admissions requirements and application process here: https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/psychology/graduate/future/index.php
You can learn about resources available for international graduate students here: https://www.uvic.ca/graduatestudies/home/home/informationfor/international/index.php
Can I apply to the Clinical Psychology Programme if my undergraduate degree is not in Psychology?
Typically students admitted have a Psychology Honours degree or a Psychology Major with strong research experience and at least some experience that gives them a sense of what it would be like to work clinically (whether that is exposure to clinical work or clinical populations, or other volunteer, employment, or life experiences). A broad scientific foundation in general psychology is fundamental for graduate training in Clinical Psychology. Undergraduate psychology courses such as Adult and/or Child Mental Health/Psychopathology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Introduction to Clinical Psychology may help you decide if graduate training in clinical psychology is really for you and to prepare you for more in-depth graduate training in those areas. Seeking out opportunities to work with others through applied coursework, volunteer positions, or employment experiences may also be valuable in determining if a career in clinical psychology is a good match to your skills and interests. These clinical psychology-focused undergraduate courses, however, must be balanced with a broad background in the scientific foundations of general psychology and the biological, cognitive, and social bases of behaviour. And undergraduate degree with a specialization in psychology is the easiest way to gain this breadth of exposure to the discipline. However, on occasion, applicants who have majored in closely-related areas such as neuroscience or education have been successful. Note that students who have not specialized in psychology generally have to take an extra courses at the master’s level to gain the required breadth.
How important are the undergraduate GPA and GRE scores for getting into the Clinical Psychology Program?
Grade-point averages (GPAs) are considered when applications are being reviewed for admission. We are not currently considering Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Our program uses a centralized review process in our admissions. Although we encourage applicants to identify faculty members as potential supervisors, faculty members do not admit students to the program directly. The Admissions Committee reviews applications based on traditional criteria (e.g., GPA) as well as the applicant’s background, interests, research, volunteer, and employment experience; personal statement of interest in clinical psychology; and match with selected individual faculty. The clinical program is highly competitive as we receive approximately 140 applications each year (this increased to about 300 and 400 in 2020 and 2021, respectively) and only admit 5 to 8 students. Over the past 5 years, the average GPA for admitted students was 8.14 (out of 9). Each year we shortlist approximately 25 students for interview and make admission offers from there.
Do I need to have clinical experience to be admitted to the Clinical Psychology graduate program?
Experience with clinical populations is not required. Having worked with people in a clinical or educational setting can provide many insights about yourself and whether or not you would enjoy a career working with closely with people. The more opportunities you have to ‘try on’ the profession before entering, the better informed you will be about the demands of the work and the range of opportunities a career in clinical psychology can bring. However, there are many ways to get the type of experience that can give you these insights, from a variety of volunteer, employment, and other life experiences.
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- Individualized Goal Setting
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PSYC 101 2018 S Credits: 3
Introduction to Methods and Statistics, Biopsychology, Learning, Perception, Memory, and Cognition. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 100 and PSYC 101.
FERGUSSON, JANEL LYNN | BARNES, STEVEN
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GRAF, PETER | BARNES, STEVEN | TRUONG, GRACE | LAM, MARK | ZYSK, EVA | RANKIN, CATHARINE | CLARK, LUKE | LIMBRICK-OLDFIELD, EVE | HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 101 2019 S Credits: 3
LAM, MARK | BARNES, STEVEN
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HOSKING, JEREMY | TRUONG, GRACE | LAM, MARK | GRAF, PETER | SHAHBAN, SHENAZ | RANKIN, CATHARINE | CLARK, LUKE | ZYSK, EVA | BARNES, STEVEN | LOLLIOT, SIMON
PSYC 101 2020 S Credits: 3
BARNES, STEVEN
PSYC 101 2020 W Credits: 3
LAM, MARK | GRAF, PETER | ZYSK, EVA | TRUONG, GRACE | RANKIN, CATHARINE | CAIRNCROSS, MOLLY | FERGUSSON, JANEL | BARNES, STEVEN | LOLLIOT, SIMON
PSYC 101 2021 S Credits: 3
FERGUSSON, JANEL | IM, HEE YEON
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GRAF, PETER | ZYSK, EVA | TRUONG, GRACE | IM, HEE YEON | CLARK, LUKE | RANKIN, CATHARINE | FERGUSSON, JANEL | DUBOIS, PATRICK
PSYC 101 2022 S Credits: 3
FERGUSSON, JANEL
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LOLLIOT, SIMON | LAM, MARK | KRYKLYWY, JAMES | IM, HEE YEON | CLARK, LUKE | RANKIN, CATHARINE | HOSKING, JEREMY | BARNES, STEVEN
PSYC 101 2023 S Credits: 3
Introduction to Developmental, Social, Personality, and Clinical Psychology
PSYC 102 2018 S Credits: 3
Introduction to methods and statistics, motivation, assessment, developmental, personality, clinical, and social psychology. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 100 and PSYC 102.
MAY, LILLIAN | BARNES, STEVEN
PSYC 102 2018 W Credits: 3
LOLLIOT, SIMON | SHARIFF, AZIM | LAM, MARK | ODIC, DARKO | ZYSK, EVA | SCHMADER, TANYA | CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | RIVERS, ANDREW | BARNES, STEVEN
PSYC 102 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 102 2019 W Credits: 3
LOLLIOT, SIMON | SHARIFF, AZIM | LAM, MARK | ODIC, DARKO | ZYSK, EVA | HOLMAN, PARKER | RIVERS, ANDREW | BARNES, STEVEN
PSYC 102 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 102 2020 W Credits: 3
KLONSKY, ELISHA | RIVERS, ANDREW | LAM, MARK | ODIC, DARKO | SCHMADER, TANYA | PAQUET, MYRIAM | ZYSK, EVA
PSYC 102 2021 S Credits: 3
PAQUET, MYRIAM
PSYC 102 2021 W Credits: 3
LOLLIOT, SIMON | SKIBA, RAFAL | ODIC, DARKO | RIVERS, ANDREW | SCHMADER, TANYA | SHARIFF, AZIM | PAQUET, MYRIAM
PSYC 102 2022 S Credits: 3
RIVERS, ANDREW
PSYC 102 2022 W Credits: 3
LOLLIOT, SIMON | LAM, MARK | RIVERS, ANDREW | ODIC, DARKO | PARENT, NATASHA | HOSKING, JEREMY | ZYSK, EVA
PSYC 102 2023 S Credits: 3
GOODERHAM, GEOFFREY | SKIBA, RAFAL
Contemporary Topics in Biological and Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 207 2018 W Credits: 3
A focus on the interpretation of contemporary research in neuroscience, cognition, perception, memory, and learning.
CHRISTOFF, KALINA | HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 207 2019 W Credits: 3
CHERKASOVA, MARIYA | HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 207 2020 W Credits: 3
HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 207 2021 W Credits: 3
HOSKING, JEREMY | GOLDBERG, HAGAR
PSYC 207 2022 W Credits: 3
CHRISTOFF, KALINA | SKIBA, RAFAL
Contemporary Topics in Social, Developmental, Personality, and Clinical Psychology
PSYC 208 2018 W Credits: 3
A focus on the interpretation of contemporary research in social, developmental, personality, and clinical psychology.
PERRINO, ANDREA | KING, DAVID | WORLING, DAVID | BONN, CORY
PSYC 208 2019 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | LOLLIOT, SIMON | CUI, ANJA-XIAOXING | PERRINO, ANDREA
PSYC 208 2020 W Credits: 3
LOLLIOT, SIMON | KING, DAVID | CUI, ANJA-XIAOXING
PSYC 208 2021 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | LOLLIOT, SIMON | PERRINO, ANDREA
PSYC 208 2022 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID
Questioning Psychological Science in the Media
PSYC 216 2018 W Credits: 3
Use basic principles of quantitative psychological research methods to critique psychological claims presented in the media and to translate psychological science to everyday life.
TRUONG, GRACE
PSYC 216 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 216 2020 W Credits: 3
Use basic principles of quantitative psychological research methods to critique psychological claims presented in the media and to translate psychological science to everyday life. Intended for non-psychology majors to prepare for upper level courses. Majors should take PSYC 217 instead.
PSYC 216 2021 W Credits: 3
DUDAREV, VERONIKA | PESTONJI, NATASHA
PSYC 216 2022 W Credits: 3
Research Methods
PSYC 217 2018 S Credits: 3
Focus on various research methods used in psychology, with an emphasis on critical thinking and experimental design. Restricted to students in the Faculty of Arts who have declared their major in one of Psychology, Cognitive Systems, or Speech Sciences (Linguistics Department).
CHEUNG, BENJAMIN
PSYC 217 2018 W Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE | CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | LAM, MARK | TRUONG, GRACE | RIVERS, ANDREW
PSYC 217 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 217 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 217 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 217 2020 W Credits: 3
Focus on various research methods used in psychology, with an emphasis on critical thinking and experimental design. Restricted to students in the Faculty of Arts who have declared their major in one of Psychology, Cognitive Systems, or Speech Sciences (Linguistics Department). Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 217 or PSYC 277.
PSYC 217 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 217 2021 W Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE | CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | RIVERS, ANDREW | TRUONG, GRACE
PSYC 217 2022 S Credits: 3
Focus on various research methods used in psychology, with an emphasis on critical thinking and experimental design. Restricted to students in the Faculty of Arts who have declared their major in either Psychology or Cognitive Systems. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 217 or PSYC 277.
GOODERHAM, GEOFFREY
PSYC 217 2022 W Credits: 3
RIVERS, ANDREW | BURR, SABRINA | LAM, MARK | GOODERHAM, GEOFFREY | TRUONG, GRACE
PSYC 217 2023 S Credits: 3
Analysis of Behavioural Data
PSYC 218 2018 S Credits: 3
Use of inferential statistics in psychology and conceptual interpretation of data; experimental design (laboratory, field research methods); presentation of data analyses in reports. PSYC 218 excludes credit for a number of other statistics courses in various departments. Please consult the Science Exclusion List (www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,215,410,414) before registering.
PSYC 218 2018 W Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE | SCRATCHLEY, LINDA | CHEN, FRANCES | HALL, DAVID GEOFFREY | TRUONG, GRACE
PSYC 218 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 218 2019 W Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE | LAURIN, KRISTIN | DUDAREV, VERONIKA | RIVERS, ANDREW | TRUONG, GRACE
PSYC 218 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 218 2020 W Credits: 3
Use of inferential statistics in psychology and conceptual interpretation of data; experimental design (laboratory, field research methods); presentation of data analyses in reports. PSYC 218 excludes credit for a number of other statistics courses in various departments. Please consult the Science Exclusion List (www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,215,410,414) before registering. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 218 or PSYC 278.
RAWN, CATHERINE | LAURIN, KRISTIN | DUDAREV, VERONIKA | TRUONG, GRACE | JENNI, NICOLE
PSYC 218 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 218 2021 W Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE | LAURIN, KRISTIN | RIVERS, ANDREW | CHEN, FRANCES | TRUONG, GRACE | HALL, DAVID GEOFFREY
PSYC 218 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 218 2022 W Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE | SKIBA, RAFAL | KRYKLYWY, JAMES | RIVERS, ANDREW | CHEN, FRANCES | JENNI, NICOLE | TRUONG, GRACE | DUDAREV, VERONIKA
PSYC 218 2023 S Credits: 3
DUDAREV, VERONIKA
Research Experience - RESEARCH EXP
PSYC 240A 2022 W Credits: 1
Applied research experience in an active psychology research lab. See Psychology Department website for application
ODIC, DARKO
PSYC 240B 2022 W Credits: 2
PSYC 240C 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 240E 2022 W Credits: 1
PSYC 240F 2022 W Credits: 2
PSYC 240G 2022 W Credits: 3
Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience
PSYC 270 2018 W Credits: 3
Foundational topics in behavioural neuroscience.
SOMA, KIRAN
PSYC 270 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 270 2020 W Credits: 3
Foundational topics in behavioural neuroscience. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 260 or PSYC 270.
PSYC 270 2021 W Credits: 3
Behavioural and Neuroscientific Research Methods
PSYC 277 2018 W Credits: 4
Research methods used in behavioural neuroscience.
PSYC 277 2019 W Credits: 4
PSYC 277 2020 W Credits: 4
Research methods used in behavioural neuroscience. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 217 or PSYC 277.
PSYC 277 2021 W Credits: 4
PSYC 277 2022 W Credits: 4
Research methods used in the neurosciences. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 217 or PSYC 277.
Analysis of Behavioural and Neuroscientific Data
PSYC 278 2018 W Credits: 4
Statistical methods for use in behavioural neuroscience.
ENNS, JAMES
PSYC 278 2019 W Credits: 4
PSYC 278 2020 W Credits: 4
Statistical methods for use in behavioural neuroscience. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 218 or PSYC 278.
PSYC 278 2021 W Credits: 4
PSYC 278 2022 W Credits: 4
Statistical methods for use in the neurosciences. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 218 or PSYC 278.
Abnormal Psychology - ABNORMAL PSYC
PSYC 300A 2018 S Credits: 3
The definition, history, and scope of abnormal behaviour; emphasis on the psychological factors that control its origins, maintenance, and modification.
HEWITT, PAUL
PSYC 300A 2018 W Credits: 3
ZYSK, EVA | DANG, SILVAIN | HEWITT, PAUL | LEMOULT, JOELLE | ALDEN, LYNN | MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2019 S Credits: 3
MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2019 W Credits: 3
FUNG, KLINT | ALDEN, LYNN | HUDEC, KRISTEN | MICHEL, BETHANY | MACAR, IVANA
PSYC 300A 2020 S Credits: 3
FUNG, KLINT | MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2020 W Credits: 3
HEWITT, PAUL | HUDEC, KRISTEN | LEMOULT, JOELLE | DAWSON, SAMANTHA | MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2021 S Credits: 3
DANG, SILVAIN | MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2021 W Credits: 3
WOODY, SHEILA | ALDEN, LYNN | SKIBA, RAFAL | MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2022 W Credits: 3
WOODY, SHEILA | HEWITT, PAUL | LEMOULT, JOELLE | ALDEN, LYNN | SKIBA, RAFAL | MICHEL, BETHANY
PSYC 300A 2023 S Credits: 3
THOMAS-PETER, BRIAN | DANG, SILVAIN
Brain Dysfunction and Recovery
PSYC 301 2018 S Credits: 3
Cognitive and behavioral impairments resulting from brain dysfunction. Focus on the efficacy of various intervention approaches.
PSYC 301 2018 W Credits: 3
HOSKING, JEREMY | BARNES, STEVEN
PSYC 301 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 301 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 301 2020 W Credits: 3
HOSKING, JEREMY | SILVERBERG, NOAH | GOLDBERG, HAGAR
PSYC 301 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 301 2021 W Credits: 3
SILVERBERG, NOAH | HOSKING, JEREMY | GOLDBERG, HAGAR
PSYC 301 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 301 2022 W Credits: 3
GOLDBERG, HAGAR | SILVERBERG, NOAH | HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 302 2018 W Credits: 3
Human cognition, perception, motor, social, emotional needs, brain development and their interactions from birth until the emergence of language.
WEATHERHEAD, DREW | HAMLIN, JANE
PSYC 302 2019 W Credits: 3
MAY, LILLIAN | SUGDEN, NICOLE | BIRCH, SUSAN
PSYC 302 2020 W Credits: 3
MAY, LILLIAN | HAMLIN, JANE | BIRCH, SUSAN
PSYC 302 2021 W Credits: 3
EMBERSON, LAUREN | MAY, LILLIAN | WERKER, JANET | BIRCH, SUSAN
PSYC 302 2022 W Credits: 3
WERKER, JANET | HAMLIN, JANE | EMBERSON, LAUREN | BIRCH, SUSAN
Tests and Measurements
PSYC 303 2018 W Credits: 3
Theory and practice of psychological measurement, statistical models for items and tests, assessment of test reliability and validity, factor analysis, scoring.
SAVALEI, VICTORIA
PSYC 303 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 303 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 303 2021 W Credits: 3
Brain and Behaviour
PSYC 304 2018 W Credits: 6
The neurobiological bases of behaviour; brain processes involved in perception, motivation, emotion, psychopathology, learning and memory. Open to all Arts and Science majors except those in the B.Sc. Psychology program. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 304 or PSYC 360.
FLORESCO, STANLEY BOGDAN | HOSKING, JEREMY | BARNES, STEVEN | HANSON, LAURA
PSYC 304 2019 S Credits: 6
HANSON, LAURA
PSYC 304 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 304 2020 S Credits: 6
PSYC 304 2020 W Credits: 6
FLORESCO, STANLEY BOGDAN | HOSKING, JEREMY | BERCOVICI, DEBRA | HANSON, LAURA
PSYC 304 2021 S Credits: 6
BARNES, STEVEN | GOLDBERG, HAGAR | HANSON, LAURA
PSYC 304 2021 W Credits: 6
FLORESCO, STANLEY BOGDAN | GOLDBERG, HAGAR | HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 304 2022 S Credits: 6
The neurobiological bases of behaviour; brain processes involved in perception, motivation, emotion, psychopathology, learning and memory. Open to all Arts and Science majors except those in the B.Sc. Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuroscience specializations. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 304 or PSYC 360 or PSYC 370 or PSYC 371.
HYNES, TRISTAN
PSYC 304 2022 W Credits: 6
FLORESCO, STANLEY BOGDAN | HOSKING, JEREMY
PSYC 304 2023 S Credits: 6
Personality Psychology - PERSONALITY PSYC
PSYC 305A 2018 S Credits: 3
Theory and research on individual differences in motivation, emotion, and social behaviour.
PSYC 305A 2018 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | ASSANAND, SUNAINA | TRACY, JESSICA
PSYC 305A 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 305A 2019 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | TRACY, JESSICA
PSYC 305A 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 305A 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 305A 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 305A 2021 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | DUBOIS, PATRICK
PSYC 305A 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 305A 2022 W Credits: 3
GOETZ, FRIEDRICH | KING, DAVID | TRACY, JESSICA
PSYC 305A 2023 S Credits: 3
Principles of Animal Behaviour - PRIN ANIML BEHAV
PSYC 306A 2018 W Credits: 3
Behavioural neuroscience; behavioural genetics; social systems; mating and parental strategies; instinct and learning; evolution of human behaviour. Credit will be given for only one of BIOL 310 or PSYC 306.
TOBIANSKY, DANIEL | SOMA, KIRAN
PSYC 306A 2019 W Credits: 3
BODNAR, TAMARA | SOMA, KIRAN
PSYC 306A 2020 W Credits: 3
SOMA, KIRAN | SEIB, DESIREE
PSYC 306A 2021 W Credits: 3
SEIB, DESIREE | SOMA, KIRAN
PSYC 306A 2022 W Credits: 3
Cultural Psychology
PSYC 307 2018 W Credits: 3
Cultural influences on human thought and behaviour; interactions of culture and self; multicultural experiences; intercultural relations; methodological issues.
CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | HEINE, STEVEN
PSYC 307 2019 S Credits: 3
MARTENS, JASON
PSYC 307 2019 W Credits: 3
CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | HEINE, STEVEN | MARTENS, JASON
PSYC 307 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 307 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 307 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 307 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 307 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 307 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 307 2023 S Credits: 3
Social Psychology - SOCIAL PSYC
PSYC 308A 2018 W Credits: 3
Theory and research of individual social behaviour; social motivation; attitudes; group interaction; socialization; prejudice.
RIVERS, ANDREW | LAURIN, KRISTIN | ARMSTRONG, HEATHER
PSYC 308A 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 308A 2019 W Credits: 3
NORENZAYAN, ARA | CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | RIVERS, ANDREW
PSYC 308A 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 308A 2020 W Credits: 3
DUNN, ELIZABETH | CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | RIVERS, ANDREW | SCHALLER, MARK
PSYC 308A 2021 S Credits: 3
BLOCK, KATHARINA
PSYC 308A 2021 W Credits: 3
DUNN, ELIZABETH | SCHALLER, MARK | RIVERS, ANDREW
PSYC 308A 2022 W Credits: 3
DUNN, ELIZABETH | RIVERS, ANDREW | DE SOUZA, LUCILLE | ENGSTROM, HOLLY
Cognitive Processes - COGNTV PROCESSES
PSYC 309A 2018 W Credits: 3
Contribution of cognitive processes to perception, attention, and memory; cognitive development, language, thinking, and creativity.
HANDY, TODD | TRUONG, GRACE | PALOMBO, DANIELA
PSYC 309A 2019 W Credits: 3
HANDY, TODD | PALOMBO, DANIELA | TRUONG, GRACE
PSYC 309A 2020 W Credits: 3
HANDY, TODD | PALOMBO, DANIELA
PSYC 309A 2021 W Credits: 3
HANDY, TODD | TOMM, BRANDON | PALOMBO, DANIELA | GOODERHAM, GEOFFREY
PSYC 309A 2022 S Credits: 3
PAZHOOHI, FARID
PSYC 309A 2022 W Credits: 3
HANDY, TODD | TOMM, BRANDON | PALOMBO, DANIELA
PSYC 309A 2023 S Credits: 3
TOMM, BRANDON
Psychology of Sport
PSYC 311 2018 S Credits: 3
Psychological theory, research, and skills training related to sport performance, exercise motivation, and adherence. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 311 and HKIN 231 and 364.
PERRINO, ANDREA
PSYC 311 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 311 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 311 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 311 2020 S Credits: 3
GIANNONE, ZARINA
PSYC 311 2021 S Credits: 3
Psychological theory, research, and skills training related to sport performance, exercise motivation, and adherence. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 311 and KIN 150 and 231.
SAUVE, JEFFREY
PSYC 311 2021 W Credits: 3
SAUVE, JEFFREY | PERRINO, ANDREA
PSYC 311 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 311 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 311 2023 S Credits: 3
History of Psychology - PSYCHOLOGY HIST
PSYC 312A 2018 W Credits: 3
The principal trends of psychological explanation and events in the history of psychology from the earliest times to the present. Open only to Major or Honours students or by permission of the instructor.
KINGSTONE, ALAN FORBES
PSYC 312A 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 312A 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 312A 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 312A 2022 W Credits: 3
Health Psychology
PSYC 314 2018 S Credits: 3
Health-related behaviours such as smoking and drug use; effects of stressful events on health; methods for coping with stress; impact of chronic illness on the family; social support systems.
KING, DAVID | DE LONGIS, ANITA
PSYC 314 2018 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | DE LONGIS, ANITA | SIN, NANCY | HOPPMANN, CHRISTIANE
PSYC 314 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 314 2019 W Credits: 3
SIN, NANCY | KING, DAVID | DE LONGIS, ANITA | HOPPMANN, CHRISTIANE
PSYC 314 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 314 2020 W Credits: 3
SIN, NANCY | KING, DAVID | KIM, ERIC | HOPPMANN, CHRISTIANE | DE LONGIS, ANITA
PSYC 314 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 314 2021 W Credits: 3
SIN, NANCY | KING, DAVID | KIM, ERIC
PSYC 314 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 314 2022 W Credits: 3
KING, DAVID | SIN, NANCY
PSYC 314 2023 S Credits: 3
Childhood and Adolescence
PSYC 315 2018 S Credits: 3
Human development from the preschool period through adolescence.
BARON, ANDREW
PSYC 315 2018 W Credits: 3
BIRCH, SUSAN | BARON, ANDREW
PSYC 315 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 315 2019 W Credits: 3
MAY, LILLIAN | BARON, ANDREW
PSYC 315 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 315 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 315 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 315 2021 W Credits: 3
BARON, ANDREW | HADDOCK, TAEH
PSYC 315 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 315 2022 W Credits: 3
BARON, ANDREW | MAY, LILLIAN
PSYC 315 2023 S Credits: 3
Applied Developmental Psychology
PSYC 319 2019 S Credits: 3
Applications of theories and research in developmental psychology to contemporary social issues; topics may include daycare, child abuse, divorce and remarriage, substance abuse, sexuality.
MAY, LILLIAN
PSYC 319 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 319 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 319 2021 W Credits: 3
BAITZ, RACHEL
PSYC 319 2022 W Credits: 3
Psychology of Sex Differences - PSYC OF SEX DIFF
PSYC 320A 2020 S Credits: 3
Theory and research on gender development and the influence of sex and/or gender on cognition, emotion, motivation, social behaviour, and health.
PSYC 320A 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 320A 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 320A 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 320A 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 320A 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 320A 2023 S Credits: 3
Environmental Psychology
PSYC 321 2018 W Credits: 3
Psychological theory and research on the interaction between organisms and the physical environment; emphasis on applications to the design and management of constructed and natural environments.
ZHAO, JIAYING
Adulthood and Aging
PSYC 322 2018 W Credits: 3
Issues, theories, and psychological research regarding adulthood and the aging process.
PSYC 322 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 322 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 322 2020 W Credits: 3
ASSANAND, SUNAINA | LAM, MARK
PSYC 322 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 322 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 322 2022 W Credits: 3
Socialization: Media Content and Effects
PSYC 325 2019 W Credits: 3
Examines human development in the context of the socializing role of media.
ARAUJO, ANDREA JENNIFER
PSYC 325 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 325 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 325 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 325 2023 S Credits: 3
Forensic Psychology
PSYC 331 2018 W Credits: 3
The application of psychological theory and research to legal issues and the criminal justice system.
WILSON, CATHERINE
PSYC 331 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 331 2020 W Credits: 3
Memory: Historical, Clinical and Cognitive Perspectives
PSYC 333 2018 W Credits: 3
Classical and contemporary metaphors for memory and their impact on theory development.
BELARDETTI, FRANCESCO
PSYC 333 2019 W Credits: 3
PALOMBO, DANIELA | BELARDETTI, FRANCESCO
PSYC 333 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 333 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 333 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 333 2022 W Credits: 3
Gambling and Decision Making
PSYC 335 2018 W Credits: 3
The psychology of gambling behaviour, with emphasis on relevant work from judgment and decision-making, the cognitive neuroscience of choice, and clinical perspectives on disordered gambling.
CLARK, LUKE
PSYC 335 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 335 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 335 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 335 2022 W Credits: 3
The Psychology of Language I
PSYC 336 2018 W Credits: 3
Psychological abilities underlying human language; language processing, lexical representation, and principles of online conversation; animal versus human communication.
FAIS, LAUREL
PSYC 336 2019 W Credits: 3
ORENA, ADRIEL
PSYC 336 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 336 2021 W Credits: 3
MANGARDICH, HAYKAZ
PSYC 336 2022 W Credits: 3
Directed Studies in Psychology - DIRECTED STUDIES
PSYC 340B 2018 W Credits: 3
Directed investigation of a problem, requiring a written report of the findings.
PSYC 340B 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340B 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340B 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340B 2022 W Credits: 3
Directed investigation of a research problem, requiring a written report of the findings. Requires the supervising faculty member's permission. See the Department's website for more information.
PSYC 340C 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340C 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340C 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340C 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340C 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 340E 2018 W Credits: 6
PSYC 340E 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 340E 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 340E 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 340E 2022 W Credits: 6
PSYC 340F 2018 S Credits: 3
PSYC 340F 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 340F 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 340F 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 340F 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 340F 2023 S Credits: 3
Directed Studies in Behavioural Neuroscience - DIR STUD BHV NEU
PSYC 348F 2018 S Credits: 3
Directed investigation of an experimental problem requiring a written report of the findings.
Honours Seminar
PSYC 349 2018 W Credits: 6
Orientation to psychological research, with special emphasis on ongoing research within the department; effective presentation of research findings, oral and written; critical evaluation of research. Requires a research project.
WALKER, LAWRENCE
PSYC 349 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 349 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 349 2021 W Credits: 6
HAMLIN, JANE | ENNS, JAMES
PSYC 349 2022 W Credits: 6
Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality - PSYC ASP HM SEXL
PSYC 350A 2018 S Credits: 3
Human sexuality from a biopsychological, behavioural, and psychosocial perspective.
ARMSTRONG, HEATHER
PSYC 350A 2018 W Credits: 3
WINTERS, JASON | ARMSTRONG, HEATHER
PSYC 350A 2019 S Credits: 3
DANG, SILVAIN
PSYC 350A 2019 W Credits: 3
GOLDSMITH, KAITLYN
PSYC 350A 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 350A 2021 W Credits: 3
DAWSON, SAMANTHA | GOLDSMITH, KAITLYN
PSYC 350A 2022 W Credits: 3
Evolutionary Psychology
PSYC 358 2018 W Credits: 3
Theory and research on the evolution of the human mind, with emphasis on implications for cognition and behaviour in contemporary environments.
SCHALLER, MARK
PSYC 358 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 358 2020 W Credits: 3
SHARIFF, AZIM
PSYC 358 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 358 2022 W Credits: 3
Advanced Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences
PSYC 359 2018 W Credits: 3
Prepares students for graduate studies or other advanced behavioural research; experimental design and analytic techniques; laboratory with computer applications.
BIESANZ, JEREMY
PSYC 359 2019 W Credits: 3
ZHANG, XIJUAN
PSYC 359 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 359 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 359 2022 W Credits: 3
Neuroscience of Motivation
PSYC 361 2018 W Credits: 3
Experimental analysis of hunger, thirst, exploratory and curiosity behaviour, maternal and reproductive behaviour, fixed action patterns, and complex processes involved in social motivation with emphasis on the biological basis of motivation.
HOSKING, JEREMY | WINSTANLEY, CATHARINE
PSYC 361 2019 W Credits: 3
WINSTANLEY, CATHARINE
PSYC 361 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 361 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 361 2022 W Credits: 3
Neuroscience of Simple Learning
PSYC 363 2018 W Credits: 3
Introduction to basic theories of non-associative learning, classical and operant conditioning. Experimental findings from behavioural and biological analyses with animals and humans.
RANKIN, CATHARINE
PSYC 363 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 363 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 363 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 363 2022 W Credits: 3
Cognitive Neuroscience
PSYC 365 2018 W Credits: 3
Brain mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as perception, attention, consciousness, and memory.
TODD, REBECCA
PSYC 365 2019 W Credits: 3
Current research into human brain systems underlying cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, and decision-making.
PSYC 365 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 365 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 365 2022 W Credits: 3
Methods in Research
PSYC 366 2018 W Credits: 8
Detailed coverage of basic research methods; the design of experiments and statistical analysis; methods will be applied in laboratory and project work. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,215,410,414.
ENNS, JAMES | ORUC, IPEK
Sensory Systems
PSYC 367 2018 W Credits: 3
Anatomy and physiology of the sensory pathways and their relation to perception.
GIASCHI, DEBORAH
PSYC 367 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 367 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 367 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 367 2022 W Credits: 3
Perceptual Processing
PSYC 368 2018 W Credits: 3
Perceptual phenomena and their underlying brain mechanisms.
PSYC 368 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 368 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 368 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 368 2022 W Credits: 3
Behavioural Neuroscience I
PSYC 370 2018 W Credits: 3
Advanced methods and topics in behavioural neuroscience.
SNYDER, JASON
PSYC 370 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 370 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 370 2021 W Credits: 3
KAMENSEK, TODD PETER
Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience I
PSYC 370 2022 W Credits: 3
Advanced methods and topics in behavioural and cognitive neuroscience.
Behavioural Neuroscience II
PSYC 371 2018 W Credits: 3
Neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity, the physiological bases of several motivated behaviours (sleep, sexual behaviour, hunger and eating, drugs and addiction), cognition, the stress response, and brain dysfunction and recovery.
RAINEKI, CHARLIS
PSYC 371 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 371 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 371 2021 W Credits: 3
Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience II
PSYC 371 2022 W Credits: 3
Directed Studies in Behavioural Neuroscience - DIR STDY BEHV NS
PSYC 388B 2018 W Credits: 3
Directed investigation of an experimental problem in Behavioural Neuroscience requiring a written report of the findings.
PSYC 388B 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388B 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388B 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388B 2022 W Credits: 3
Directed investigation of an experimental problem in Behavioural Neuroscience requiring a written report of the findings. Requires the supervising faculty member's permission. See the Department's website for more information.
PSYC 388C 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388C 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388C 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388C 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388C 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 388E 2018 W Credits: 6
PSYC 388E 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 388E 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 388E 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 388E 2022 W Credits: 6
PSYC 388F 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 388F 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 388F 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 388F 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 388F 2023 S Credits: 3
Cooperative Work Placement I
PSYC 398 2018 S Credits: 3
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in Summer Session after third year. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Psychology (B.Sc.).
PSYC 398 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 398 2023 S Credits: 3
Cooperative Work Placement II
PSYC 399 2018 S Credits: 3
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in fourth year Winter Session, Term 1. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Psychology (B.Sc.).
PSYC 399 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 399 2023 S Credits: 3
Clinical Psychology
PSYC 401 2018 W Credits: 3
Theoretical and research foundations of the processes of assessment and behaviour modification in clinical psychology. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 400 or PSYC 401.
PSYC 401 2019 W Credits: 3
KERNS, CONNOR
PSYC 401 2020 W Credits: 3
KERNS, CONNOR | HEWITT, PAUL
PSYC 401 2021 W Credits: 3
WOODY, SHEILA | HEWITT, PAUL
PSYC 401 2022 W Credits: 3
Psychology of Religion
PSYC 404 2018 W Credits: 3
Cognitive, emotional, and motivational underpinnings of religious behaviour; supernatural beliefs, magical thinking, ritual, sacrifice; religion's role in morality, prosociality, health, violence, and intergroup relations.
NORENZAYAN, ARA
PSYC 404 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 404 2021 W Credits: 3
Cognitive Neuropsychology
PSYC 409 2018 W Credits: 3
The structure of the mind as revealed by brain injury, neurological illness, and surgical intervention. Topics include attention, memory, language, sense of self, topographic awareness, moral reasoning, emotion, theory of mind, and social awareness.
HANDY, TODD
PSYC 409 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 409 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 409 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 409 2022 W Credits: 3
Cognitive Development
PSYC 412 2018 W Credits: 3
The development of fundamental cognitive abilities from infancy through adulthood, including traditional approaches to cognitive development as well as new areas of current investigation.
Social and Personality Development
PSYC 413 2018 S Credits: 3
Comprehensive overview of the psychological processes in the social and personality development of infants, children, and adolescents.
PSYC 413 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 413 2023 S Credits: 3
Special Topics in Psychology - SP TPCS IN PSYC
PSYC 417A 2018 S Credits: 3
Intensive examination of selected topics and issues in psychology.
ASSANAND, SUNAINA
PSYC 417A 2019 S Credits: 3
RAWN, CATHERINE
PSYC 417A 2019 W Credits: 3
DUNN, ELIZABETH
PSYC 417A 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 417A 2020 W Credits: 3
RIGHTS, JASON | DUNN, ELIZABETH
PSYC 417A 2021 W Credits: 3
RIGHTS, JASON
PSYC 417A 2022 W Credits: 3
RIGHTS, JASON | HEINE, STEVEN
PSYC 421 2019 W Credits: 3
Psychological theory and research on the interaction between organisms and the physical environment; emphasis on applications to the design and management of constructed and natural environments. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 421 or PSYC 321.
PSYC 421 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 421 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 421 2022 W Credits: 3
Advanced Seminar in Psychology
PSYC 427 2020 W Credits: 3
Investigation of an issue, topic, or phenomenon in psychology, focusing on research deeply within a subfield or integrating research across subfields.
DE LONGIS, ANITA
PSYC 427 2021 W Credits: 3
DELONGIS, ANITA
PSYC 427 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440B 2018 W Credits: 3
Directed investigation of an experimental problem, requiring a written report of the findings.
PSYC 440B 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440B 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440B 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440B 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440C 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440C 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440C 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440C 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440C 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 440E 2018 W Credits: 6
PSYC 440E 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 440E 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 440E 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 440E 2022 W Credits: 6
Honours Seminar and Essay
PSYC 449 2018 W Credits: 6
Students carry out a research project and report on its development during seminars. Students also discuss research by Departmental staff, with emphasis on choice of problems, research design and data analysis.
PSYC 449 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 449 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 449 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 449 2022 W Credits: 6
Behavioural Neuroendocrinology
PSYC 460 2018 W Credits: 3
Detailed examination of the interaction between hormones and neural control of reproductive and non-reproductive behaviours; emphasis on gonadal and adrenal hormone effects on learning and memory in the brain.
HOLMAN, PARKER
PSYC 460 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 460 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 460 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 460 2022 W Credits: 3
SEIB, DESIREE
Neuroplasticity and Behaviour
PSYC 461 2018 W Credits: 3
Experimental findings and theory documenting the plasticity of the brain and its relationship to behaviour: emphasis on gene regulation, neurogenesis and cell morphology changes in relation to learning and experience.
GALEA, LIISA ANN MARGARET
PSYC 461 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 461 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 461 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 461 2022 W Credits: 3
GALEA, LIISA ANN MARGARET | PURI, TANVI
Drugs and Behavioural Neuroscience
PSYC 462 2018 W Credits: 3
Introduction to neurochemical systems and functional neuroanatomy; animal models of human cognitive processes and mental disorders; neurochemical foundations and treatments for mental disorders.
FLORESCO, STANLEY BOGDAN
PSYC 462 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 462 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 462 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 462 2022 W Credits: 3
Advanced Neuroscience of Motivation
PSYC 472 2018 W Credits: 3
Neurobiological pathways mediating five core aspects of motivated behaviour: (1) affective decision making; (2) motivated drive; (3) goal-directed vs. habit-based behaviour; (4) learning from negative reinforcers; and (5) disorders of motivation.
PSYC 472 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 472 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 472 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 472 2022 W Credits: 3
Directed Studies in Behavioural Neuroscience - DIR STDY BHV NEU
PSYC 488B 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488B 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488B 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488B 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488B 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488C 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488C 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488C 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488C 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488C 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 488E 2018 W Credits: 6
PSYC 488E 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 488E 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 488E 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 488E 2022 W Credits: 6
Cooperative Work Placement III
PSYC 498 2018 S Credits: 3
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in fourth year Winter Session, Term 2. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Psychology (B.Sc.).
PSYC 498 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 498 2023 S Credits: 3
Cooperative Work Placement IV
PSYC 499 2018 S Credits: 3
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full time. Normally taken in Summer Session after fourth year. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Psychology (B.Sc.).
PSYC 499 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 499 2023 S Credits: 3
PSYC 501 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 501 2021 W Credits: 3
Research Methods in Health Psychology
PSYC 502 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 502 2020 W Credits: 3
HOPPMANN, CHRISTIANE
PSYC 502 2022 W Credits: 3
Biological Basis of Health Psychology
PSYC 503 2020 W Credits: 3
CHEN, FRANCES
Special Topics in Health Psychology - SPC TC HLTH PSYC
PSYC 504C 2019 W Credits: 3
Teaching of Psychology - TEACHING OF PSYC
PSYC 508A 2018 W Credits: 3
BARNES, STEVEN | TRUONG, GRACE | CHEUNG, BENJAMIN | LOLLIOT, SIMON
PSYC 508A 2019 W Credits: 3
HOSKING, JEREMY | TRUONG, GRACE
Psychology of Emotion
PSYC 512 2019 W Credits: 3
TRACY, JESSICA
PSYC 512 2022 W Credits: 3
Special Topics in Developmental Psychology - SP TPCS DEV PSYC
PSYC 513A 2018 W Credits: 3
Advanced Topics in Biopsychology
PSYC 514 2022 W Credits: 3
Not offered each year; consult Department of Psychology.
Biopsychology of Motivation
PSYC 517 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 517 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 517 2022 W Credits: 3
Developmental Biopsychology
PSYC 520 2018 W Credits: 3
Neural Models of Learning and Memory - NRL MOD OF L&MEN
PSYC 524A 2021 W Credits: 3
Attitudes and Social Cognition
PSYC 525 2018 W Credits: 3
To be offered in alternate years only.
HEINE, STEVEN
Advanced Methods in Social Psychology and Personality
PSYC 528 2020 W Credits: 3
Special Topics in Social Psychology - TPC SOCIAL PSYC
PSYC 529A 2019 S Credits: 3
LAURIN, KRISTIN
Special Topics in Social Psychology - TPC S/P PSYC
PSYC 529A 2022 W Credits: 3
Assessment: A Critical Survey
PSYC 530 2018 W Credits: 3
SAFFER, BOAZ
PSYC 530 2019 W Credits: 3
KLONSKY, ELISHA
PSYC 530 2020 W Credits: 3
HUDEC, KRISTEN
PSYC 530 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 530 2022 W Credits: 3
Assessment: Clinical Applications
PSYC 531 2018 W Credits: 3
MIKAMI, AMORI
PSYC 531 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 531 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 531 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 531 2022 W Credits: 3
Child Assessment
PSYC 532 2020 W Credits: 3
PIPER, EMILY
Current Issues in Clinical Psychology - CUR ISS CLIN PSY
PSYC 533A 2022 W Credits: 3
Clinical Psychology Practicum - CLIN PSYC PRACTM
PSYC 534B 2018 W Credits: 3
SOCHTING, INGRID | WOODY, SHEILA | BILSKER, DANIEL
PSYC 534B 2019 W Credits: 3
SOCHTING, INGRID | WOODY, SHEILA | BILSKER, DANIEL | SEHRBROCK, JOACHIM
PSYC 534B 2020 W Credits: 3
SOCHTING, INGRID | SEHRBROCK, JOACHIM | HEWITT, PAUL | PAPSDORF, MICHAEL
PSYC 534B 2021 W Credits: 3
SOCHTING, INGRID | PAPSDORF, MICHAEL | HEWITT, PAUL
PSYC 534B 2022 W Credits: 3
SOCHTING, INGRID | SEHRBROCK, JOACHIM | HEWITT, PAUL | SILVERBERG, NOAH | PAPSDORF, MICHAEL | KOROL, CHRISTINE
Psychopathology of the Adult
PSYC 535 2019 W Credits: 3
LEMOULT, JOELLE
PSYC 535 2021 W Credits: 3
Psychopathology of the Child
PSYC 536 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 536 2020 W Credits: 3
Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
PSYC 537 2018 W Credits: 3
SOCHTING, INGRID
PSYC 537 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 537 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 537 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 537 2022 W Credits: 3
Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment
PSYC 538 2019 W Credits: 3
SILVERBERG, NOAH
PSYC 538 2022 W Credits: 3
Strategies of Psychological Intervention - PSYCLCL INTERVEN
PSYC 540A 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 540A 2021 W Credits: 3
FULTON, HEATHER
Introduction to Psychotherapy
PSYC 541 2018 W Credits: 2
PSYC 541 2019 W Credits: 2
PSYC 541 2020 W Credits: 2
PSYC 541 2021 W Credits: 2
PSYC 541 2022 W Credits: 2
Cognitive/Behavioural Interventions
PSYC 542 2018 W Credits: 3
ALDEN, LYNN
PSYC 542 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 542 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 542 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 542 2022 W Credits: 3
Advanced Statistics I - ADV STATS 1
PSYC 545A 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 545A 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 545A 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 545A 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 545A 2022 W Credits: 3
Seminar in Psychological Problems - ANLY OF VARIANCE
PSYC 546B 2019 W Credits: 3
Seminar in Psychological Problems - ANOVA & GLM
PSYC 546B 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 546B 2022 W Credits: 3
Seminar in Psychological Problems - MULT REGRESS
PSYC 546E 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 546E 2022 W Credits: 3
Seminar in Psychological Problems - MEASRMNT IN PSYC
PSYC 546H 2020 W Credits: 3
Seminar in Psychological Problems - MLTILVL MODL
PSYC 546J 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 546J 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 546J 2021 W Credits: 3
Seminar in Psychological Problems - STRUCT EQ MODEL
PSYC 546Y 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 546Y 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 546Y 2021 W Credits: 3
Reading and Conference - READG & CONFRNCE
PSYC 547D 2018 W Credits: 6
PSYC 547D 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 547D 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 547D 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 547D 2022 W Credits: 6
PSYC 547E 2018 S Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2019 S Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2020 S Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2021 S Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2022 S Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2022 W Credits: 3
PSYC 547E 2023 S Credits: 3
Master's Thesis
PSYC 549 2018 S Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2018 W Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2019 S Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2019 W Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2020 S Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2020 W Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2021 S Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2021 W Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2022 S Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2022 W Credits: 18
PSYC 549 2023 S Credits: 18
Psychological Treatment of Childhood Disorders
PSYC 556 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 556 2021 W Credits: 3
Clinical Psychological Internship
PSYC 559 2018 S Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2018 W Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2019 S Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2019 W Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2020 S Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2020 W Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2021 S Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2021 W Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2022 S Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2022 W Credits: 6
PSYC 559 2023 S Credits: 6
Clinical Research Design
PSYC 560 2018 W Credits: 3
WOODY, SHEILA
PSYC 560 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 560 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 560 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 560 2022 W Credits: 3
Personality Dimensions and Structure
PSYC 567 2019 W Credits: 3
PAULHUS, DELROY
Contemporary Conceptual Issues in Personality
PSYC 569 2021 W Credits: 3
GOETZ, FRIEDRICH
Special Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience - TOP COG NEUROSCI
PSYC 571A 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 571A 2022 W Credits: 3
HANDY, TODD | IM, HEE YEON
PSYC 571B 2018 W Credits: 3
CHRISTOFF, KALINA
PSYC 571B 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 571B 2020 W Credits: 3
CHRISTOFF, KALINA | HANDY, TODD
PSYC 571B 2021 W Credits: 3
PALOMBO, DANIELA
Cognition - COGNITION
PSYC 582A 2018 W Credits: 3
WARD, LAWRENCE
PSYC 582A 2019 W Credits: 3
PSYC 582A 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 582A 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 582A 2022 W Credits: 3
Special Topics in Cognition
PSYC 583 2020 W Credits: 3
TRUONG, GRACE | ZHAO, JIAYING
PSYC 583 2021 W Credits: 3
PSYC 583 2022 W Credits: 3
Special Topics in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience - DEV COG NEUROSCI
PSYC 585A 2020 W Credits: 3
WERKER, JANET
Cognitive Development - COGNTV DEVLPMNT
PSYC 587A 2021 W Credits: 3
HAMLIN, JANE
Special Topics in Social and Personality Development - SOC&PERSNTY DEVL
PSYC 588A 2022 W Credits: 3
Survey of Social Psychology I
PSYC 590 2019 W Credits: 3
SCHMADER, TANYA
PSYC 590 2021 W Credits: 3
Psychoneuroendocrinology
PSYC 594 2018 W Credits: 3
PSYC 594 2020 W Credits: 3
PSYC 594 2022 W Credits: 3
Doctoral Dissertation
PSYC 649 2018 S Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2018 W Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2019 S Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2019 W Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2020 S Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2020 W Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2021 S Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2021 W Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2022 S Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2022 W Credits: 0
PSYC 649 2023 S Credits: 0
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The importance of mental health is increasingly recognised in today’s world, which is why psychology is a vital profession with rising demand. A PhD in psychology is a vocational programme that focuses on the comprehension of thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and actions. PhD in psychology is all you need to become a professional psychologist or psychiatrist in Canada if you’ve already earned a postgraduate psychology degree. In the subject of psychology, there are numerous specialities to select from, including a doctoral program in clinical psychology in Canada for international students, educational psychology, child psychology, social psychology, counselling psychology, experimental psychology, etc.
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Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Psychology in Canada
To be considered for admission, you must have the following minimum requirements:
- Master’s Degree: You must have a thesis-based MA or MSc in psychology to apply for a PhD in psychology in Canada. To be considered for admission, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or an overall average in the B+ range. Keep in mind that meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee acceptance.
- Proof of Language Proficiency in English: To be admitted to psychology PhD programmes in Canada, all international students must meet this prerequisite. You must have an overall TOEFL score of 90 or an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Requirements for Visas: To study in Canada, international students will need to apply for a Canadian student visa . Only after receiving an acceptance letter will you be allowed to apply for a study permit. It is best to apply as soon as possible to provide enough time for the visa to be processed.
- CV/Resume: A list of academic achievements and/or prizes, publications, related work experience, and/or volunteer work. Also read to learn more about putting together an excellent resume.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended should be sent in PDF format.
- Referee Letter/Form: Referees must complete three reference forms and letters of reference or recommendation (teachers, guidance counsellors, or professors) and upload them to the university’s website.
- Letters of References: The student’s references will be alerted, and they will be allowed to upload their letters using the online application system. Letters can include academic or professional references.
- Statement of Purpose: Justifications for enrolling in this programme, as well as a description of previous experience, are included in the Statement of Purpose.
Admission Process for PhD in Psychology in Canada
The majority of Canadian universities only offer PhD in psychology programmes in the fall. For the Fall semester, the standard application date is December 1. As PhD programmes have a limited number of places, admissions are extremely competitive. To get a leg up on the competition in the admissions process, it is suggested to apply early. It is critical to understand the stages involved in applying for a PhD in psychology in Canada as an international student:
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- Check out the various PhD programmes in Canada and the application deadlines.
- Before completing the online application, make sure you understand the qualifying criteria and admission conditions.
- Complete the online application and pay the application fee, which is non-refundable.
- Gather all of the documentation you will need to finish the application.
- Apply to a PhD programme with your research project in hand, and find a good supervisor with whom you can discuss your plans.
- Track your application’s progress and wait for an admission decision after you have submitted it.
- Pay the enrollment deposit and confirm your acceptance once you’ve received the admission decision.
- Obtain a letter of acceptance and begin the application procedure for a study permit in Canada.
Top Colleges for PhD in Psychology in Canada
International students can apply for PhD in psychology at any of the top universities in Canada ranked globally by THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rank. Here’s a list along with their tuition fees:
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is the leading teaching, learning, and research institution in the world. Since 1915, the institution has made a commitment to attracting and supporting those with the desire to make the world a better place. As a result, applicants, instructors, and staff at UBC continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, propelling graduates to the forefront of education. (Students can seek financial assistance in the form of scholarships and other programmes).
Courses Offered: PhD in Psychology
Tuition Fee: CAD 9,131
THE World University Rank: 37
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby
The psychology graduate programmes at Simon Fraser University are all geared toward a PhD. The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) have both certified the PhD programme, which is based on the scientist-practitioner training paradigm (APA).
Courses Offered: PhD in Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in Educational Psychology, PhD in Cognitive and Biological Psychology, PhD in Forensic and Law Psychology, PhD in Development Psychology, and PhD in Social Psychology.
Tuition Fee: CAD 10,500
THE World University Rank: 251
McGill University, Montreal
McGill University’s Graduate Department of Psychology is one of the oldest and most well-known in North America. The university itself has a good reputation as it is ranked among the top 30 universities in the world by QS Rankings 2022.
Courses Offered: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Applied Child Psychology, Behavioural Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Educational Psychology, among other disciplines.
Tuition Fee: CAD 16,750
THE World University Rank: 27
University of Victoria, Victoria
A Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) certified programme based on the scientist-practitioner approach is also available at the University of Victoria. International students will automatically qualify for licenced practice in Canada and the United States after completing a PhD in psychology at the University of Victoria. The curriculum will equip you to work with families, communities, and organisations in both academic and clinical settings.
Courses Offered: PhD in Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in Educational Psychology, and PhD in Social Psychology.
Tuition Fee: CAD 9,550
THE World University Rank: 334
University of Guelph, Guelph
The University of Guelph’s College of Social and Applied Human Sciences provides a PhD in psychology. Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Applied Social Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience, and Applied Cognitive Science are the four specialisations available, depending on your field of interest.
Courses Offered: PhD in Developmental Psychology, PhD in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, PhD in Industrial-Organisational Psychology, PhD in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science, and PhD in Applied Social Psychology.
Tuition Fee: CAD 12,375
THE World University Rank: 581-590
International applicants who aspire to complete their higher education with a PhD in psychology in Canada will have access to world-class facilities and curricula to help them succeed in this field. All the universities listed above offer courses that help you gain a deeper knowledge of psychology’s fundamental concepts. In addition, the PhD-holders learn a variety of job-related skills that will aid them once they have completed their degree.
For more information on studying in Canada for a PhD in psychology, reach out to LeapScholar .
Frequently Asked Questions
1. what is the average salary package after getting a phd degree in psychology in canada.
A career in psychology is one of the highest paying in Canada, with an average package of CAD 200,000 per annum.
2. What are the career options after the successful completion of a PhD in Psychology in Canada?
One can access careers in counselling, psychotherapy, organisational psychology, special education, etc.
3. What is the average duration of a PhD in Psychology in Canada?
In Canada, a PhD in psychology takes 3-5 years to complete, with a maximum duration of 6 years.
4. Is it necessary for me to register as a Psychologist in Canada?
Yes, to practise psychology in Canada, you must first register. You will not have to go through the registration process if your programme is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Otherwise, you’ll have to contact the appropriate regulating organisation.
5. Is a Canadian PhD in Psychology recognised in India?
Yes, degrees earned at Canadian universities are recognised around the world. Thus, your Canadian PhD in psychology will not only be recognised but also highly respected in India.

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Some may not question when their partner's words don’t match their behavior..
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- The saying “love is blind” posits that falling in love makes it impossible to see the beloved objectively.
- What someone can’t accept in themselves, they may, unwarrantedly, project onto a partner.
- If one is not psychologically minded, the way one views a partner may be naive, distorted, or short-sighted.
- There are many ways a person can learn how to perceive and rectify mistaken assumptions about a partner.

It’s very much like being in the middle of a forest yet unable to perceive it, for you’re totally focused on all the trees around you. Whenever you’re oriented toward what’s up close, what’s farther away will, at best, be a blur for you and, at worst, be totally invisible.
Or, looked at psychologically, it’s “hidden in plain sight.” So you’d have to pivot to your left or right to glimpse what otherwise eludes you. Even then, “adapting” your viewpoint can only allow you to see what might reveal itself to you.
What makes understanding our partner so difficult is that most people typically keep their deeper thoughts and feelings to themselves. Maybe because they want to avoid conflict, for subconsciously, any disharmony could remind them of still-charged abuses from their upbringing. Or maybe unresolved trust issues forbid them from sharing anything that might be weaponized against them.
Having pointed to this key couple's conundrum, I’ll expand on it.
Here Are 10 Ways You Can “Miss” Your Partner—Even Though, Technically, They’re Right Next to You.
That is, proximity hardly guarantees intimate connection.
1. You idealize your partner, with the consequence that you’re oblivious to their shortcomings.
Especially during the courtship phase of your relationship, when your partner has endeared themselves to you, you can either underestimate their character flaws or not be able to spot them at all.
The cliche, “love is blind,” is most likely grounded in the conception that falling in love may make it impossible to see the beloved objectively, with the emotional detachment necessary to discern who they truly are.
2. You may take whatever your partner says at face value.
As a further dimension of idealizing them, you can be disinclined to question what they tell you, despite its incompatibility with their outward behavior.
3. You may unconsciously view them as making up for the succor or support you never received from your caretakers growing up.
Rationalizing (or what’s frequently called “ motivated reasoning ”), you may self-deceivingly convince yourself that you’ve found someone willing to freely offer what your parents weren’t capable of. And even though they really haven’t demonstrated this superior level of caring, you nonetheless fabricate evidence for your overly favorable appraisal of their motives.
4. You may overlook the signs about what is actually going on with them.
Unless, that is, they’ve explicitly communicated it to you.
It's not uncommon for people who are desperate to see their partner in a certain way to miss important signals. As an example, your partner might be seriously thinking about divorce . Yet if they haven’t clearly indicated the depth of their marital disillusionment, or your ego-related fears about its demise have blocked its possibility from consciousness, then until you’re served papers, you could remain in the dark about their resolve.
5. What you can’t accept in yourself, you may, unwarrantedly, project onto your partner.
However unconscious , defenses are instinctually designed to safeguard a vulnerable ego. So when you begin to feel anxious about conflict in your relationship, it’s all too easy to go into angry, partner-blaming mode rather than recognize and come clean about your own role in contributing to its discord.
Moreover, when you self-righteously attribute wrongdoing to your partner, you’ll regard yourself as the victim and deny any responsibility for the hurt you may have caused them.
6. To the extent you’re afflicted with unresolved trauma from your past, you can, unawares, perceive your partner as a threatening phantom of times gone by.

Your reactive programming, generally solidified prior to reaching adulthood, can impel you to interpret their behavior in ways incongruous with their objectives.
Subliminally reminded of your past, you can’t help but apprehend them distortedly. In some respects, never having evolved past your past, your negatively sensitized perspective can sneak into—and sabotage—your relationship.
7. You can misinterpret their behaviors on the basis of your own psyche—not theirs.
Sometimes, a partner can have qualities you haven't encountered before. Anything alien to your experiential framework may be unrecognizable. So it can leave you confused. But, for better or worse, it’s only natural to create meaning for what, realistically, is beyond your purview.
Thus your conclusions may well be arbitrary or prejudicial, reflecting your own personality considerably better than theirs.
8. You may not be psychologically minded, with the result that the way you view your partner is naive or short-sighted.
Here you aren’t cognizant of factors that prevent your partner from acting as—given your own tendencies—you believe would be fitting for them.
For instance, if you assume they could find a job that would help dig your family out of a financial hole but they resist doing so, their passivity may have nothing to do with laziness (your own simplistic interpretation) but betray an exorbitant fear of rejection or failure. And because you couldn’t tune into their anxieties and may have devalued them in the past, they may not be comfortable sharing their worrisome feelings with you.
9. When you harbor longstanding self-doubts, you may falsely attribute your partner’s failings to yourself.
Directly contrasting with an earlier point, your partner’s shortcomings could unconsciously remind you of your own. And if so, you may be unable to see them as they are but, erroneously, as a testimony of your own failings. Ironically, you can end up taking ownership of what serves much more to identify them than yourself (a kind of “reverse projection ”).
This is all the more possible if your partner projects blame onto you for their failings, which they themselves neither recognize nor can accept.
And finally, looking at this phenomenon inversely:
10. If your partner is saddled with the powerful defense of reaction formation , they may unconsciously cover up their true feelings.
This counterintuitive, self-protective mechanism, which camouflages your partner’s fearful or shameful insecurities, would compel them to conceal their actual feelings by conveying their opposite. Thus, a partner ashamed of their dependency needs might regularly proclaim their independence (while doing nothing to discourage you from performing all kinds of services for them).
Ways of Perceiving and Removing Your Problematic Blind Spots
Because written material on personal blind spots is almost wholly centered on how to overcome them, I’ve chosen to focus on gaining a better understanding of just why it’s so common, however compromising. Still, to round out this post, I’ll summarily list some of its most popular remedies. So if you, though selectively, relate to the above:
- Review your past—evaluating, understanding, and seeking to rectify the cognitively biased assumptions that now cloud your perspective.
- Rather than accusing your partner of malice or intentional wrongdoing, ask them what prompted the behaviors that have frustrated or disappointed you.
- Be more attentive to their non-verbal behaviors (i.e., breathing patterns and body language ) to learn just what they signify, as well as how they may belie their words.
- Do everything possible to make them feel safer in the relationship, and so lower their defenses, for that’s a prerequisite to get them to be more open with you.
- Ask them about their upbringing, specifically how their caretakers treated them. Their confusing, distancing, aggressive, or passive-aggressive behavior might suggest they’re still suffering from some form of PTSD .
- Lastly, if your blind spots seem impenetrable, think about contacting a professional who can assist you in identifying and extinguishing your misguided conceptions.
© 2023 Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.
Fletcher, G. J., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). Ideals, perceptions, and evaluations in early relationship development. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79 (6), 933-940.
Lewandowski, G. W. (2021). The 10 blind spots that undermine your relationship . . . and how to see past them. New York: Little, Brown Spark.
Real, T. (2012). The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Make Love Work. New York: Ballantine Books.
Tsipursky, G. (2020). The blind spots between us: How to overcome unconscious cognitive bias & build better relationships . Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Pubs.

Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. , is the author of Paradoxical Strategies in Psychotherapy and The Vision of Melville and Conrad . He holds doctorates in English and Psychology. His posts have received over 50 million views.

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