Psychology
Graduate Coordinator (Experimental & Applied): Kaila Bruer, PhD
The Department of Psychology has assembled Information for Prospective Graduate Students and answers to a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Department Description
The Department of Psychology offers MSc and PhD level programs in both Clinical and Experimental and Applied Psychology. The doctoral program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association. Admission is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into either program. Fully qualified acceptance into the MSc program in Clinical Psychology requires an Honours degree in psychology; fully qualified acceptance into the MSc program in Experimental and Applied Psychology requires an Honours degree in psychology or an equivalent of coursework and research experience. Fully qualified acceptance into either stream of Doctoral studies requires previous academic preparation equivalent to the Master's degree programs offered in the department. In some cases, students may be required to complete certain specified courses prior to pursuing graduate study. In all cases, the graduate programs offered in the Department of Psychology are subject to the general regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Binding Fee for Theses/Dissertations
Psychology graduate students are required to supply the Department of Psychology with one digital copy (PDF format) of their Library approved defended thesis. Students must also consult their supervisor(s) to find out if they require a bound or digital copy for their own records. If bound copies are required, students must get the binding done through the University of Regina Printing Services Department so that the documents are bound in the standard U of R colours and binding format. Both digital and bound copies of the thesis must include the document attached to the Library approval email, which indicates the thesis was approved and lists the examining committee members. This document is inserted after the thesis title page.
If the supervisor(s) require a bound copy, this must be done within the same semester the student receives Library approval of their thesis or the following charges will be applied to their student account. The Department of Psychology will apply a fee of the actual cost of printing and binding the copy, plus a service fee of $50.
Courses
Course descriptions and offerings
Program Descriptions
Clinical Degree Programs
The degree programs in clinical psychology offered in the department are based on a scientist-practitioner model of training and emphasize clinical, research and professional skills development. The MSc program in clinical psychology is intended to provide students with a solid grasp of basic academic and practical skills. The PhD program in clinical psychology builds upon the MSc program and provides an opportunity for advanced research, study and clinical skills acquisition. In line with the current emphasis of many programs and jurisdictions in North America with respect to academic training and credentialing in psychology, students pursuing graduate education and training in clinical psychology are strongly encouraged to do so at the Doctoral level. The Clinical Program Manual describes the programme in full detail, as well as various policies and procedures.
Students are required to be enrolled full-time during both the MSc and PhD programs and are not permitted to work more than 20 hours a week.
Experimental and Applied Psychology Degree Programs
The Experimental and Applied Psychology program is designed to train psychologists who will work either as academics or as researchers in industry or the public sector. The EAP program allows students to complete theses on a variety of topics within the broad areas of Cognitive, Developmental, Forensic, or Social Psychology, or Neuroscience.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Credit Hours |
| PSYC 800 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 803 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 851 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 861 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx Elective | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 870* | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 871* | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 880AA (Internship preparation)** | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 880AB (full-year Internship) | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 900AB | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 865CL (Comp Exam) | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 901 | 44 credit hours |
| Additional courses may be need to demonstrate competence*** | |
| TOTAL | 66 credit hours |
*PSYC 870 and 871 are required; (PSYC 872, 873 are additional if needed)
**For those students who are in the initial stages of research, preparation, application and interview for the predoctoral residency in clinical psychology.
***Additional Course Work: In addition to the above, students must demonstrate competence in: (a) biological bases of behaviour (e.g., physiological, comparative, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology); (b) cognitive and affective bases of behaviour (e.g., learning, sensation, perception, cognition, motivation, emotion); and (c) social bases of behaviour (e.g., social, cultural, ethnic, and group processes, sex roles, theories relating to organisations and systems). This can be accomplished either by taking a graduate course in each of these areas (one of which could be used to fulfil the PhD elective course requirement), or by completing all inclusive qualifying examinations (for students who demonstrate significant prior experience in an area, qualified faculty will co-ordinate the relevant reading lists and exam). A combination of graduate courses and examinations may also be used to fulfil the requirements. Moreover, students can demonstrate competence (subject to approval by the clinical committee) in a maximum of one cognate area (i.e., biological, cognitive or social) if they have completed a minimum of two advanced undergraduate courses in any one of the three cognate areas. Courses in these cognate areas may be taken at any point during the student's graduate training with departmental approval. In addition, students are encouraged to take courses in other areas such as program development/evaluation.
Practicum and Internship Training: Students in the graduate program in clinical psychology complete a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practical experience consisting of a 600 hour Internship in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 876-879) and a minimum of two additional 150 Practica in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 870-875) prior to the full-year Pre-doctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 880) which is a requirement for the Doctoral programs. No more than 600 hours of the 900 hours of required supervised practical experience will be undertaken for academic credit by students enrolled in the Master's program in clinical psychology.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Credit Hours |
| PSYC 800 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 865EA (Comp Exam) | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 901 | 48 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 61 credit hours |
Degree Requirements
| Course | Credit Hours |
| PSYC 801 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 802 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 806 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 832 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 850 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 860 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx Elective* | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 876-879 | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 901 | 16 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 37-40 credit hours |
*MSc students who have considered or are in the process of completing all of their core requirements, may take an elective course in biological, social or cognitive foundations which they can apply to their PhD program if they are accepted into the Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
NOTE: Students in this program will normally apply for admission to the PhD program in Clinical Psychology following the completion of all required course work.
Practicum and Internship Training: Students in the graduate program in clinical psychology complete a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practical experience consisting of a 600 hour Internship in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 876-879) and a minimum of two additional 150 Practica in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 870-875) prior to the full-year Pre-doctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 880) which is a requirement for the Doctoral programs. No more than 600 hours of the 900 hours of required supervised practical experience will be undertaken for academic credit by students enrolled in the Master's program in clinical psychology.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Credit Hours |
| PSYC 801 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 802 or 805 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 807 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx Elective | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 901 | 16 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 30 credit hours |
program suspended effective 202130
| PSYC 801 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 802 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 806 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 832 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 850 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 860 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx Elective* | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 876-879 | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 901 | 16 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 37-40 credit hours |
*MA students who have considered or are in the process of completing all of their core requirements, may take an elective course in biological, social or cognitive foundations which they can apply to their PhD program if they are accepted into the Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
NOTE: Students in this program will normally apply for admission to the PhD program in Clinical Psychology following the completion of all required course work.
Master of Arts (MA) in Experimental and Applied Psychology (thesis)
program suspended effective 202130
| PSYC 801 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 802 or 805 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 807 | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 8xx Elective | 3 credit hours |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 900AA | 1 credit hour |
| PSYC 901 | 16 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 30 credit hours |