Psychology

Criteria for consideration for the MA in Psychology

BA or B.Sc. in psychology, with an academic standing of B+ or better, or a successfully completed qualifying year in psychology. Those with an academic background other than psychology will have their qualifications examined and may be required to complete additional course work or a qualifying year. Academic references, a personal statement of interests, a vulnerable sector criminal background check at your local police department, and identification of potential research supervisors are required. The general regulations of the School of graduate studies will apply unless otherwise stated. Please note that the application deadline for September admission is February 1st.

The graduate Psychology program in Applied Psychology with a clinical emphasis is designed to prepare students for work in schools, mental health, or other applied settings or to pursue Ph.D.-level studies. In addition to course work and research, students must complete a practicum. Graduates are eligible to pursue registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (other conditions may apply). For information on how to become a psychological associate, visit the website of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

The Experimental field provides students with research training in Psychological Science. Graduates may pursue further Ph.D.-level studies, teach at the community college level, or seek employment in a range of settings.

In addition to providing official university transcripts, applicants must submit two reference letters, which both of them must be from full-time university psychology faculty. You must also provide a letter which explains why you wish to be accepted to this program, what strengths you bring to the program, and what you expect from the program. You must also submit a completed questionnaire for either the Applied or Experimental stream (see #5 below). All applicants should state their research interests and identify possible research supervisors. A shortlist of applicants in the Experimental field will be required to attend an interview to discuss their rsearch plans and experience.

For Applied-field candidates, a shortlist of applicants will be required to attend an interview to discuss their applied experience. Only students with some applied experience will be admitted to the Applied field of the program.

On-Line Application Form

Once you have completed your on-line application, mail or courrier the required documents listed below to the Office of Admissions, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, P3E 2C6. If you have program related questions please contact Annie Roy-Charland, Graduate Coordinator of the Psychology Department, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, P3E 2C6. You can email to aroycharland@laurentian.ca or call 705-675-1151 x.4247.