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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their annual evaluations, whether due to grades, inadequate progress through the program or unethical behavior, may be withdrawn from the program (as per graduate general regulation 1.8.2).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, 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 tenns) throughout their psychology graduate program.

Students must achieve satisfactory performance in all course work including two breadth courses that are outside the student's research or specialization area, a minimum of two area courses, and must complete a Master's thesis (PSYC 898) by the end of their second year in the program. Students with a previous Master's degree 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 a research seminar (PSYC 912, 913, 914, 916, 917 or 918) every fall and spring terms during their program and complete the requirements of their area of specialization. Failure to meet department timelines is noted in the student's annual performance review.

Students in the MA program will not be permitted to enrol in PhD course work until they are admitted to the PhD Program, or receive joint approval from their senior supervisor and, in the case of Clinical students, the director of clinical training.

Psychology Graduate Program Specializations

Cognitive and Neural Sciences+

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

In addition, students must complete a minimum of two area courses within specialization.

* every Fall and Spring term

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

Developmental Psychology

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

In addition, students must complete a minimum of two area courses within specialization (denoted with asterisks(**) below)

* every Fall and Spring term

Law and Forensic Psychology

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

In addition, students must complete a minimum of two area courses within specialization (denoted with an asterisk (*) below)

Social Psychology

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

In addition, students must complete a minimum of two area courses within specialization (denoted with an asterisk(*) below)

History, Quantitative and Theoretical Psychology+

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

In addition, students must complete a minimum of two area courses within specialization.

* every Fall and Spring term

+ 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), is based on the scientist-practitioner training model. The program provides generalist training and optional tracks 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, and CPBC Code of Conduct). 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.

Program Requirements

Students must satisfactorily complete all of

and two area courses within track as denoted with an asterisk (*) below.

Students are required to enrol in PSYC 825 (Intervention-Ongoing) every term prior to internship (PSYC 886) except when formally exempt.

In addition, students must participate in a research seminar (PSYC 912, 913, 914, 916, 917 or 918 annually in the fall and spring terms) during their program.

Clinical Track Courses

Clinical General Track

Advanced Topics in Assessment or Intervention Course 1 *

Advanced Topics in Assessment or Intervention Course 2*

Advanced Topics in Assessment or Intervention Course 3*

Advanced Topics in Assessment or Intervention Course 4*

Advanced Topics courses should be selected in consultation with the student's senior supervisor and Director of Clinical Training.

Clinical Child Track

Clinical Forensic Track

Clinical Neuropsychology Track

ANAT 516-Functional Human Neuroanatomy: Central Nervous System (UBC)

Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.