Psychology Courses

PSYC 5A90
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.

PSYC 5F01
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.

PSYC 5P10
Behavioural Neuroscience
An overview of current issues in behavioural neuroscience.

PSYC 5P12
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.

PSYC 5P13
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.

PSYC 5P20
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).

PSYC 5P23
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.

PSYC 5P27
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.

PSYC 5P30
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.

PSYC 5P33
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.

PSYC 5P37
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.

PSYC 5V01-5V09
Topics in Psychological Measurement and Analyses
Selected topics and issues may include qualitative data collection and analysis, multidimensional scaling, nonlinear regression and survival analysis.

PSYC 5V40-5V49
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.

PSYC 5Y51
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.

PSYC 5Y52
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.

PSYC 5Y61
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.

PSYC 5Y62
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.

PSYC 5Y71
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.

PSYC 5Y72
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.

PSYC 7B90
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.

PSYC 7P01
Structural Equation Modeling and Related Techniques
Path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling in psychological research.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5F01 or equivalent.

PSYC 7P02
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.

PSYC 7P03
Professional Issues in Psychology
Ethical, social, and legal issues emerging from psychological research, teaching, and practice.

PSYC 7P07
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.

PSYC 7P08
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.

PSYC 7P09
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.

PSYC 7P11
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.

PSYC 7P12
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.

PSYC 7P13
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.

PSYC 7P14
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.

PSYC 7P23
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.

PSYC 7P24
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.

PSYC 7P27
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.

PSYC 7P33
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.

PSYC 7P34
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

PSYC 7P37
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.

PSYC 7P51
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.

PSYC 7P52
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.

PSYC 7P53
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.

PSYC 7V01-7V09
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.

PSYC 7Y51
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.

PSYC 7Y52
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.

PSYC 7Y53
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.

PSYC 7Y61
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.

PSYC 7Y62
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.

PSYC 7Y63
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.

PSYC 7Y71
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.

PSYC 7Y72
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.

PSYC 7Y73
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.