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MA Psychology (Concentration in Mental Health and Well-Being) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MA Psychology (Concentration in Mental Health and Well-Being) is a 5.0-credit master's programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar, offered by the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 5.0 credits. Required courses include Topics in Health Psychology (PSYC 5209), Psychology of Family Violence (PSYC 5107), Advances in Positive Psychology (PSYC 5208), Special Topics in Health Psychology (PSYC 5804).

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Application information

Entry requirements

The requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program are outlined in the General Regulations section of this Calendar. Scores on the Graduate Record Examination are optional. The Ph.D. program in psychology normally will be undertaken on a full-time basis; however, in cases of exceptional merit, the Department will accept a few candidates for the degree on a part-time basis.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

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