Program Requirements

A student’s area of research typically corresponds to his or her supervisor’s research area. Students complete all clinical course requirements below. Each track requires a minimum of four area courses; two completed at the MA level and two at the PhD level. Students are advised to consult with their supervisor and/or the Director of Clinical Training regarding recommended or required courses.

Students are required to participate in Clinical Area research seminars (PSYC 912) throughout their MA and PhD programs.

Students are required to complete PSYC 744, 770, 820A, 820B, 821A, 821B, 822, 823, 824, 880 (Junior Practicum), 910, 911, 895, 898, and two Area courses.  In addition, clinical students are required to enroll in and achieve satisfactory performance in PSYC 825 (Clinical Practice) in each semester of the M.A. program.  Students are not permitted to register in PhD course work until the MA thesis is completed.

Students are required to complete PSYC 600, PSYC 705, a minimum of two Area courses, PSYC 819, PSYC 896, PSYC 999 (comprehensive examinations), PSYC 886 (Internship), and PSYC 899 (Ph.D. Thesis).  Ph.D. students are required to enroll in PSYC 825 each semester prior to internship and, thereafter, when participating in the Clinical Psychology Centre.  Students complete the additional requirements for their chosen track.