College of Graduate Studies and Research

• M.A. Applied Social Psychology - Trains students to conduct basic and applied social psychological research. Specifically, the program offers training in social psychological theory, research design and methodology, statistics, program evaluation, along with many independent research opportunities. Unique to this program is the emphasis placed on students obtaining research-based experience through diverse practicum and internship placements. Faculty interests are currently: acculturation, body image, criminal justice, diversity, gay and lesbian issues, immigration, intergroup relations, prejudice, reproductive health/mental health, sexuality, and stereotyping.
• M.A. Behavioural Sciences - Not normally awarded. Students enroll in M.A. for one year and then transfer to Ph.D.
• M.A. Clinical
• M.A. Culture and Human Development - For students interested in the intersection of culture and human development across the lifespan, and promotes interdisciplinarity and mixed methods within a Psychology framework. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have the equivalent of a University of Saskatchewan honours bachelor’s degree, with an average grade of at least B+ (77%) in the last 60 credit units of their undergraduate program or another graduate degree, plus

M.A. Applied Social Psychology - Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours) in Psychology or equivalent

M.A. Behavioural Sciences - Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours) in Psychology or equivalent

M.A. Clinical - GRE General and Subject

M.A. Culture and Development - Honours training should demonstrate a substantial research component.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Degree requirements vary between the four degree options. Students should consult the University Calendar and the department.

• Ph.D. Applied Social Psychology - Trains students to conduct basic and applied social psychological research. Specifically, the program offers training in social psychological theory, research design and methodology, statistics, program evaluation, along with many independent research opportunities. Unique to this program is the emphasis placed on students obtaining research-based experience through diverse practicum and internship placements. Faculty interests are currently: acculturation, body image, criminal justice, diversity, gay and lesbian issues, immigration, intergroup relations, prejudice, reproductive health/mental health, sexuality, and stereotyping.
• Ph.D. Behavioural Sciences - Designed for students who wish to focus primarily on basic research and theoretical issues leading to scientist's positions for basic psychological research in university, hospital, community, industry, or government settings. BBS offers two areas of specialization: Behavioural Neuroscience and Cognitive Science.
• Ph.D. Clinical - Accredited by both the Canadian Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. It follows a scientist-practitioner model, blending scholarly research with professional skill training. The program trains clinical psychologists for employment in academic, research, clinical, community, and private practice settings.
• Ph.D. Culture and Human Development - Designed for students interested in the intersection of culture and human development across the lifespan, and promotes interdisciplinarity and mixed methods within a Psychology framework. Students can undertake research work locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. Applied Social Psychology - Minimum admission requirement set by the College of Graduate Studies and Research

Ph.D. Behavioural Sciences - 1 year Master of Arts (M.A.) Behavioural Science (BBS)

Ph.D. Clinical - 1 year Master of Arts (M.A.) (Clinical)

Ph.D. Culture and Human Development - Minimum admission requirement set by the College of Graduate Studies and Research

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Degree requirements vary between the four degree options. Students should consult the University Calendar and the department.