MA Thesis
The preparation and public defence of a thesis which will demonstrate the candidate's capacity for independent research, integration of knowledge, and depth of understanding.
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Statistical analysis and research design with an emphasis on the Multivariate General Linear model as exemplified in basic and advanced multiple regression analysis, ANOVA, and ANCOVA.
Note: completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 5P01 and 5P02.
Behavioural Neuroscience
An overview of current issues in behavioural neuroscience.
Directed Study in Behavioural Neuroscience Research Techniques
The prime objective is to master a research technique, outside of the thesis area, carried out under the supervision of a Behavioural Neuroscience faculty member. Written output and data collection are optional (not required). Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Note: open to students outside Behavioural Neuroscience only with special permission.
Directed Reading in Behavioural Neuroscience
Selected topics in Behavioural Neuroscience. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Behavioural Neuroscience faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P10 or permission of the instructor.
The Concept of Development
An analysis of the meaning of the concept of development. Lifespan developmental theories and principles will be discussed. Methods associated with different conceptions of development will be examined, with applications to specific content areas (e.g., social competence, intelligence).
Directed Reading in Lifespan Development
Selected topics in Lifespan Development. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Lifespan Development faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P20 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Study in Lifespan Developmental Research Techniques
The prime objective is to master a research technique, outside of the thesis area, carried out under the supervision of a Lifespan Development faculty member. Written output and data collection are optional (not required). Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Restriction: open to students outside Lifespan Development only with special permission.
Research and Theory in Personality and Social Psychology
Fundamental and contemporary issues in personality and social psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of the two fields from the perspective of interactionism.
Directed Reading in Social/Personality
Selected topics in Social/Personality. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Social-Personality faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P30 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Study in Social and Personality Research Techniques
The prime objective is to master a research technique, outside of the thesis area, carried out under the supervision of a Social/Personality faculty member. Written output and data collection are optional (not required). Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Restriction: open to students outside Social/Personality only with special permission.
Topics in Psychological Measurement and Analyses
Selected topics and issues may include qualitative data collection and analysis, multidimensional scaling, nonlinear regression and survival analysis.
Topics in Psychology
Selected topics in Psychology that vary from year to year. May include Advances in Sleep Research, Cognitive Electrophysiology, Biological Perspectives in Development, Social Development, Positive Psychology, Social Psychology of Justice, Functional Neuroanatomy, Emotional Development across the Lifespan, Lifespan Cognitive Development, Developmental Disorders, Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness, Evolutionary Psychology, Behavioural Endocrinology, Cognitive Psychology, Stress, Person Perception.
Master's Behavioural Neuroscience Research Seminar I
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Behavioural Neuroscience
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Master's Behavioural Neuroscience Research Seminar II
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Behavioural Neuroscience.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Master's Lifespan Development Research Seminar I
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Lifespan Development.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Master's Lifespan Development Research Seminar II
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Lifespan Development.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Master's Social/Personality Research Seminar I
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Social/Personality.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Master's Social/Personality Research Seminar II
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Social/Personality.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
PhD Thesis
The preparation and public defence of a thesis that makes a substantial contribution to scientific knowledge and demonstrates the candidate's ability for independent research, integration of knowledge, and depth of understanding.
Structural Equation Modeling and Related Techniques
Path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling in psychological research.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5F01 or equivalent.
Psychological Measurement
An introduction to psychometric theory and test construction, including scales of measurement, reliability, validity, methods of constructing tests, issues in item generation and selection, and the major factors of human psychological variation.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5F01 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Professional Issues in Psychology
Ethical, social, and legal issues emerging from psychological research, teaching, and practice.
Teaching Apprenticeship
Students will participate in the development and delivery of a Brock University course under the mentorship of a faculty member. Development of a teaching portfolio will be required. Students may be required to attend teaching workshops and courses offered by the Brock Centre for Teaching and Learning and will participate in an observation-based assessment of their teaching skills. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the teaching apprenticeship supervisor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director, Advisor, Chair and Focal Area Representative. To be completed within 1 or 2 terms (i.e., within duration of the taught course).
Restriction: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit. Open to PhD students only.
Research Apprenticeship
Students will take a major "hands on" role in an empirical research project, under the supervision of a faculty member other than the thesis supervisor. The student will work toward an acceptable first draft of a publication style (and quality) manuscript or presentation based on the research conducted. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria for the apprenticeship will be determined by the research apprenticeship supervisor and the student prior to course registration and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director, Advisor, Chair, and Focal Area Representative. To be completed within 1 term.
Restriction: Open to PhD students only.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Community Apprenticeship
Students will participate in one of a variety of approved community settings and engage in activities such as policy analysis, needs assessment, community education, program evaluation, and service delivery. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria for the apprenticeship will be determined by the on-site community mentor, the university-based community mentor, and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director, Advisor, Chair, and Focal Area Representative. Normally completed within 1 term.
Restriction: Open to PhD students only.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Multivariate Statistics for Psychological Research
Application of multivariate statistical techniques such as MANOVA, discriminant function analysis, cluster analysis, loglinear modeling, and logistic regression, for psychological data.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5F01 or equivalent.
Directed Study in Behavioural Neuroscience Research Techniques
The prime objective is to master a research technique, outside of the thesis area, carried out under the supervision of a Behavioural Neuroscience faculty member. Written output and data collection are optional (not required). Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Note: open to students outside Behavioural Neuroscience only with special permission.
Directed Reading in Behavioural Neuroscience I
Selected topics in Behavioural Neuroscience. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Behavioural Neuroscience faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P10 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Reading in Behavioural Neuroscience II
Selected topics in Behavioural Neuroscience. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Behavioural Neuroscience faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P10 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Reading in Lifespan Development I
Selected topics in Lifespan Development. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Lifespan Development faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P20 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Reading in Lifespan Development II
Selected topics in Lifespan Development. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Lifespan Development faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P20 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Study in Lifespan Development Research Techniques
The prime objective is to master a research technique, outside of the thesis area, carried out under the supervision of a Lifespan Development faculty member. Written output and data collection are optional (not required). Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Note: open to students outside Lifespan Development only with special permission.
Directed Reading in Social/Personality I
Selected topics in Social/Personality. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Social-Personality faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P30 or permission of the instructor.
Directed Reading in Social/Personality II
Selected topics in Social/Personality. The prime objective is to master a particular literature; data collection is optional. Supervised by Social-Personality faculty other than advisor. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5P30 or permission of the instructor
Directed Study in Social and Personality Research Techniques
The prime objective is to master a research technique, outside of the thesis area, carried out under the supervision of a Social/Personality faculty member. Written output and data collection are optional (not required). Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Restriction: open to students outside Social/Personality only with special permission.
Advanced Study in Psychology I
The first of three essays through which students will (a) develop a broad understanding of, and ability to integrate, major perspectives/topics in their focus area, and (b) learn to place their studies within the context of psychology in general.
Note: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 7F50.
Advanced Study in Psychology II
The second of three essays through which students will (a) develop a broad understanding of, and ability to integrate, major perspectives/topics in their focus area, and (b) learn to place their studies within the context of psychology in general.
Note: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 7F50.
Advanced Study in Psychology III
The third of three essays through which students will (a) develop a broad understanding of, and ability to integrate, major perspectives/topics in their focus area, and (b) learn to place their studies within the context of psychology in general.
Note: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 7F50.
Special Topics in Psychological Measurement and Analyses
Qualitative or quantitative data collection and analysis; can include both statistical and specialized methodological techniques. Specific requirements and evaluation criteria will be determined by the course instructor and the student prior to course registration, and are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director and student’s advisor. Prior to course, all parties sign a form outlining expectations of task, timeframe, and assessment criteria.
Note: To be completed within 1 term.
Doctoral Behavioural Neuroscience Research Seminar I
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Behavioural Neuroscience.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Behavioural Neuroscience Research Seminar II
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Behavioural Neuroscience.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Behavioural neuroscience Research Seminar III
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Behavioural Neuroscience.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Lifespan Development Research Seminar I
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Lifespan Development.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Lifespan Development Research Seminar II
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Lifespan Development.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Lifespan Development Research Seminar III
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Lifespan Development.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Social/Personality Research Seminar I
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Social/Personality.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Social/Personality Research Seminar II
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Social/Personality.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.
Doctoral Social/Personality Research Seminar III
Readings and discussion of contemporary issues in Social/Personality.
Note: this course will be evaluated as Credit/No-Credit.