Program Overview

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Psychology (PhD)

The PhD in Psychology offers a higher degree of specialization and more intensive training in research and application.

Program Details

The PhD program consists of coursework and a thesis component.

Expected Duration

The expected duration of the program is 3 or 4 years.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term.

Degree Requirements

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Degree: PhD in Psychology

Course Requirements

Students must meet the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies found in the Graduate Studies Supplementary Regulations. Students must also meet the Departmental requirements, which include:

• A minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework for Applied Behaviour Analysis, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Developmental, and Social and Personality psychology
• 6 credit hours (two half courses) from the defined major
• 3 credit hours (one ancillary half course) from the Psychology graduate curriculum or 4000 level or above from another department
• 3 credit hours (one half course) in research design or analytic methods
• PSYC 7790: Dissertation proposal development (0 credit hours)
• For Clinical, see Graduate Study in Psychology Appendix 2.
• For Quantitative, students will complete a minimum of 12 credit hours including:
  • PSYC 7790 (0 credit hours)
  • 6 credit hours (two half courses) in methods/design and/or quantitative methods
  • 3 credit hours (one half course) ancillary that does not have a focus in quantitative methods
  • 3 credit hours (one half course) taken within the Psychology Department at the 7000 level or higher

Thesis Requirements

• Completion of the candidacy examination
• Completion of the PSYC 7790: Thesis Proposal Development course
• Preparation and defence of the thesis proposal
• Preparation and defence of the thesis dissertation

Areas of Specialization

The program offers six areas of specialization:

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) involves the systematic application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve individuals' covert and overt behaviours.

Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Study in this area includes research training in both neuroscience and cognitive psychology.

Clinical Psychology

Our Clinical Psychology Training program follows the doctoral level, scientist-practitioner model.

Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology is a cross-disciplinary research area with the goal of understanding how we as humans grow and change over time.

Quantitative

Members of the Quantitative Psychology group have expertise in a broad range of topics in measurement, research design and statistical analysis.

Social and Personality Psychology

Social and personality psychology seeks to understand how people think about, influence, and relate to one another.

Sample Course Offerings

• PSYC 7082: Intervening with Children and Social Systems (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 7150: Readings in Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 7190: Social Psychology and Health (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 7310: Current Topics (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 7420: Multivariate Methods in Psychology (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 8050: Human Brain Functions (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 8230: Clinical Neuropsychology (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 8260: Human Organism Research Design (3 credit hours)

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Psychology program, you must have a minimum of a MA degree in Psychology (or its equivalent). Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Psychology and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant's intended program of study and area of specialization.

Application Process

The PhD in Psychology has one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Current CV
• Statement of intent
• Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• Proof of English language proficiency, if required

Statement of Intent Requirements

The statement of intent is an opportunity to reflect on your interest in the field of psychology and to give the Admissions Committee a better idea of who you are. It should include a description of your academic and professional goals and your personal background.