丁香园AV

Department of Psychology | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
丁香园AV Calendar 2012 Spring

丁香园AV Requirements

All applicants complete an online application form that is available on the dean of graduate studies website (). Refer to the department鈥檚 website for yearly deadlines and additional requirements ().

Applicants will submit all supporting documents in one complete package (two copies of official transcripts of all post-secondary course work, three academic referee forms with supporting letters, Graduate Record Examinations [GREs], a CV, a check list, and if applicable, TOEFL results). GRE and TOEFL scores can be submitted separately but must be received by the departmental deadline. Incomplete or late application packages will not be considered. The online application is received by the department only after the application fee is processed.

The department reserves the right to admit only qualified applicants for whom departmental resources and appropriate faculty supervisors are available.

Application as Special Student

丁香园AV requirements for special students are outlined in the Graduate General Regulations (see 1.3.5 丁香园AV Under Special Arrangements). Applicants apply online on the Dean of Graduate Studies website ().

Students seeking admission as a special student must also submit all post-secondary transcripts to the department no later than one month prior to the term in which they plan to undertake the proposed course of study. Applicants must obtain written permission from the instructor of each course that they wish to complete. Special students completing psychology graduate courses must obtain a grade no lower than B- (2.67) in each course to be admitted as a special student in subsequent terms.

Program Continuance

Satisfactory Performance

Each graduate student's performance in research and course work is assessed at least once a year, with a formal annual review being conducted every spring. Each student receives feedback on his/her progress following this review. It is the policy of the Department of Psychology that a grade of less than B (3.0) on any course is deemed unsatisfactory. Any graduate student who obtains a grade of less than B (3.0) in two or more courses in the preceding calendar year, or who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5, may be required to withdraw from the program. Additionally, students who receive unsatisfactory ratings on their annual evaluations, whether due to grades, inadequate progress through the program or unethical behavior, may be withdrawn from the program (as per graduate general regulation 1.8.2).

A student in the Clinical Psychology Program whose behavior raises the question of possible violations of the ethical codes binding the profession (CPA Code of Ethics, APA Ethical Principles, and CPBC Code of Conduct) will be advised of the nature of the problem behavior in writing, and requested to meet with the clinical committee in a confidential closed session to determine the facts. Access to clinical clients may be immediately suspended pending the outcome of this meeting. The student will be invited to present any information and to respond to any questions. Whether or not the student attends, the committee members subsequently will meet in camera to consider the facts, and to decide on a recommendation to make to the graduate studies committee (GSC) of the department. Possible outcomes of this process include limitation of clinical training work, restriction of contact with clinical clients or research participants, remedial work, and recommendation of termination from the program. Issues pertaining to ethical integrity of students who are not in the Clinical Program are subject to the same codes of conduct and will follow the same procedures as described above, but will be handled directly by the graduate studies committee.

A student may appeal the decision to the GSC of the department. The GSC will adjudicate the appeal using procedures outlined in graduate general regulation 1.8.2 Review of Unsatisfactory Progress. The grounds for appeal are errors or unfairness in the procedures that were followed.

Thesis

Students are required to present a written thesis proposal to their supervisory committee before the end of their fourth term in the program. After the thesis has been submitted, an oral defence will be scheduled. Students are expected to have completed their thesis by the end of their second year in the program. For further information and regulations, see Graduate General Regulations 1.9.2.

Supervisory Committees

For the thesis, students establish a supervisory committee before the end of their first term. The supervisory committee will normally consist of at least two Department of Psychology tenure-track or tenured faculty members, one of whom will be the senior supervisor and committee chair. Other individuals who are considered necessary by the student and senior supervisor may serve on the committee.

Program Requirements

Graduate students must maintain continuous registration (fall, spring, summer terms) throughout their graduate program in the department.

Students must achieve satisfactory performance in all course work including two breadth courses that are outside the student鈥檚 research or specialization area, unless otherwise specified as in the clinical area and program, a minimum of two area courses, and must complete a thesis (PSYC 898). Students are expected to complete their thesis by the end of their second year in the program. Students can apply mid-program to the fast-track PhD program (); students who are accepted are not required to complete an MA thesis.

All students must register in area research seminars (PSYC 912, 913, 914, 916, 917 or 918) every fall and spring term during their program and to complete the requirements of their area of specialization. Failure to meet department timelines is noted in the student鈥檚 annual performance review.

Program Specializations

Cognitive and Biological Psychology

• PSYC 910-3 Research Design I: Experiments
• PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies
• PSYC 913-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in the fall and spring terms)
• Area course 1*
• Area course 2*
• Area course 3*
• Area course 4*

Area courses are determined for each student individually and may include courses both from within and outside of the department.

Developmental Psychology

• PSYC 750-3 Proseminar in Developmental Psychology (Area course 1)
• PSYC 824-3 Research Issues in Psychology
• PSYC 910-3 Research Design I: Experiments
• PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies
• PSYC 914-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring terms)
• PSYC 950-3 Seminar in Developmental Psychology (Area course 2)
• PSYC 950-3 Seminar in Developmental Psychology (Area course 3)
• PSYC 950-3 Seminar in Developmental Psychology (Area course 4)

Law and Forensic Psychology

• PSYC 790-3 Proseminar in Law and Psychology (Area course 1)
• PSYC 810-3 Seminar in Social Psychology and Law (Area course 2)
• PSYC 815-3 Mental Health Law and Policy (Area course 3)
• PSYC 824-3 Research Issues in Psychology
• PSYC 892-3 Research/Policy Practicum in Law and Psychology
• PSYC 897-3 Research Project/Law&Psyc/Forensic Psyc
• PSYC 910-3 Research Design I: Experiments
• PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies
• PSYC 916-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring terms)
• PSYC 990-3 Seminar in Law and Psychology (Area course 4)
• PSYC 990-3 Seminar in Law and Psychology (Area course 5)

Social Psychology

• PSYC 760-3 Proseminar in Social Psychology (Area course 1)
• PSYC 760-3 Proseminar in Social Psychology (Area course 2)
• PSYC 824-3 Research Issues in Psychology
• PSYC 910-3 Research Design I: Experiments
• PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies
• PSYC 917-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring terms)
• PSYC 960-3 Proseminar in Social Psychology (Area course 3)
• PSYC 960-3 Proseminar in Social Psychology (Area course 4)

Theory and Methods

• PSYC 910-3 Research Design I: Experiments
• PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies
• PSYC 918-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring)
• Area course 1*
• Area course 2*
• Area course 3*
• Area course 4*
• Area course 5*
• Area course 6*

*four to six area courses are determined for each student individually and may include courses both from within and outside the department.

Clinical Psychology Graduate Program and Research Area

Students in the clinical program are all members of the clinical research area. The PhD program, accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA), is based on the scientist-practitioner training model. The program provides generalist training and specialization streams in clinical child psychology, clinical forensic psychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Standing in the program is contingent upon maintenance of satisfactory performance in course work, thesis work, practicum skills development, comprehensive exams, and adherence to professional ethical standards (CPA Code of Ethics, APA Ethical Principles, and CPBC Code of Conduct), as evaluated in the annual review of student progress. Unsatisfactory academic progress and/or CPA ethical code of conduct violations (e.g. dishonesty, boundary violations, etc.) may lead to withdrawal from the clinical program.

Students may pursue generalist training or specialize in one of clinical child psychology, clinical forensic psychology, or clinical neuropsychology. Each specialty stream has another associated research area (see requirements for specialty streams below). MA program students who wish to specialize pending acceptance into the PhD program must have course selections consistent with the specialty stream requirements. Specialty stream students are members of the clinical area and an associated area. Associated areas include clinical child (development psychology), clinical forensic (law and forensic psychology), and clinical neuropsychology (cognitive and biological psychology).

Students who wish to participate in the Clinical Psychology Area, but who are not enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, may take clinical psychology courses that do not involve professional clinical psychology training, upon approval of the director of clinical training. Such students may also attend and participate in clinical area research seminars. Students who are in the Clinical Psychology Area but not in the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program are not eligible for a degree in clinical psychology.

Program Requirements

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

• PSYC 744-3 Proseminar in Psychopathology
• PSYC 770-3 Proseminar in Personality
• PSYC 820-3 Seminar in Individual Assessment
• PSYC 821-2 Practicum in Individual Assessment
• PSYC 822-3 Seminar in Intervention
• PSYC 823-2 Practicum in Intervention
• PSYC 824-3 Research Issues in Psychology
• PSYC 880-3 Practicum
• PSYC 898-6 MA Thesis
• PSYC 910-3 Research Design I: Experiments
• PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies

and two area courses (within the clinical area for general clinical students or in keeping with the specialty stream requirements as outlined below).

In addition, students must participate in area research seminars (PSYC 912 annually in the fall and spring terms) during their program.

Clinical Specialization Requirements

Clinical Child Stream (Developmental Psychology)

• PSYC 750-3 Proseminar in Developmental Psychology (Area course 1)
• PSYC 807A-3 Advanced Topics in Intervention: Child Therapy (Area course 4)
• PSYC 807B-3 Advanced Topics in Intervention: Family Therapy
• PSYC 830-3/831-2 Seminar/Practicum in Child Evaluation and Treatment Formulation (Area course 2)
• PSYC 912-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring)
• PSYC 944-3 Seminar in Psychopathology (Area course 3)

Clinical Forensic Stream (Law and Forensic Psychology)

• PSYC 790-3 Proseminar in Law and Psychology (Area course 1)
• PSYC 815-3 Mental Health Law and Policy (Area course 2)
• PSYC 835-3 Special Topics in Civil Forensic Psychology (Area course 3)
• PSYC 836-3 Special Topics in Criminal Forensic Psychology (Area course 4)
• PSYC 890-3 Practicum in Clinical Forensic Psychology
• PSYC 897-3 Research Project/Law & Psyc/Forensic Psychology
• PSYC 912-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring)

Clinical Neuropsychology Stream (Cognitive and Biological Psychology)

• PSYC 882-3 Neuropsychology Practicum
• PSYC 912-1.5 Research Seminar (annually in fall and spring)
• PSYC 806-3 Advanced Topics in Assessment (Area course 1)
• PSYC 907B-3 Advanced Topics in Biological Psychology: Neurocognitive Disorders (Area course 2)
• PSYC 907F-3 Advanced Topics in Biological Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience (Area course 3)
• ANAT 516-3 Functional Human Neuroanatomy: Central Nervous System (UBC) (Area course 4)

Breadth/Domain Requirements

One breadth course is required. A breadth course is a course that is outside of the student鈥檚 research or specialization area, and for students in the Clinical Psychology Program, must be a non-clinical psychology course that falls within one of the five foundational areas described below. The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) require that five foundational areas be covered by the curriculum of all accredited programs. These include

• biological bases of behavior
• cognitive-affective bases of behavior
• social bases of behavior
• individual differences
• history and scientific foundations of general psychology

When choosing elective and breadth courses, students must ensure adequate coverage of each foundational area during their graduate training.

Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.

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