Psychology (MA and MSc) Master's Students

Graduate Officer

Contact Professor Jeffery Jones, the graduate officer, at jjones@wlu.ca. 

Refer also to the program requirements.

Our Programming

Check out the program requirements and course offerings pages to learn more about your program.

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts program is concentrated in three fields: community psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology.

Community Psychology

The objective of the MA program in the field of community psychology is to train scientist-practitioners with skills in community collaboration. Students receive training in theory, research and practice that will enable them to analyze the implications of social change for the delivery of community services. The program is two years in length for full-time students, although some students have completed the degree in less time. Graduates are prepared for either doctoral level training or for employment in community research and service.

Developmental Psychology

The objectives of the MA program in the field of developmental psychology are to develop competence in designing, conducting and evaluating research in the field of developmental psychology. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for doctoral studies, or for employment in an environment requiring research skills.

Social Psychology

The objectives of the MA program in the field of social psychology are to develop competence in designing, conducting and evaluating research in the fields of social psychology. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for doctoral studies, or for employment in an environment requiring research skills.

Master of Science

The objectives of the MSc program are to develop competence in designing, conducting and evaluating research in the field of cognitive and behavioural neuroscience. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for doctoral studies, or for employment in an environment requiring research skills.