Psychology

As they gain knowledge from highly accomplished faculty members, students in the Psychology (PhD Thesis) program will learn specialized training and scientific methods to collect data and perform research in three areas. Brain and Cognitive Science looks at the mental processes and brain structures involved in movement, perception, learning, memory, and understanding language. Industrial-Organizational Psychology is concerned with individual and group behaviour, as well as the relationships of organization-wide variables to individuals and groups in work settings. Social and Theoretical Psychology involves social and cultural relations, as well as foundational and philosophical questions in psychology.

Completing this program

• Courses: Topics may include research design and methodology, brain and cognitive sciences, industrial/organizational psychology and more.
• Medical Imaging: Students take a course sequence in medical imaging in additional to the core requirements of the psychology program.
• Industrial Organization: Students take courses in research methods and statistics, industrial/organizational psychology and more.
• Research Proposal: Students must formally present a thesis proposal within 20 months after admission to the program.
• Candidacy: Students are expected to complete both oral and written candidacy exams within 24 months after admission to the program.
• Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specializations

• Industrial Organizational Psychology
• Medical Imaging (Interdisciplinary)

Outcomes

Universities, research centers, the government, private businesses.

A PhD in psychology is usually considered a final degree.