MSc Psychology at University of Guelph

The Department of Psychology offers programs in four fields of psychology: applied social psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, industrial/organizational psychology and neuroscience and applied cognitive science. Applied Social Psychology (MA, PhD) Applied Social Psychology is based on the investigation of social processes and problems of significance to the general community and to specific groups. Areas of investigation may include, but are not limited to, aging, ethics, health, policy, equity, community services, the environment, ethnicity, and gender.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Preparatory Course Work Students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to carry our Neuroscience and Cognitive Science research in academic and/or applied settings. This will involve a course in Research Design and Statistics, a course in Research Ethics (Animal research ethics or Human research ethics), at least one elective in their specific field of research and the Research Seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science.

Career pathways

Graduate study in Applied Social Psychology is designed to prepare students for academic and applied research careers in a wide range of settings. This training allows students to enter careers involving clinical and/or research positions in mental health centres, hospitals, schools, and the private sector, as well as careers involving teaching and research in university settings.

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