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Contact Associate Professor David White, the graduate officer, at dwhite@wlu.ca or 519.884.0710 x3876.
Refer also to the program requirements.
Check out the program requirements and course offerings pages to learn more about your program.
Enhance your learning experience by reviewing the Experience Guide and plan ahead by looking at potential career options available to graduates of the program.
The Master of Arts program is concentrated in three fields: community psychology, developmental psychology and social 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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Us:
Janet Reimer, Undergraduate Program Assistant
E:
psychadvising@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710
Office Location: N2006
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rita Sharkey, Graduate Program Assistant
Lucy Carreiro, Senior Administrative Assistant