M.A. in Applied / Experimental Psychology

Coordinator:    

Dr. Michael Emond
Arts Building, Room A238
Telephone:  705-675-1151, ext. 4246
Email:  memond@laurentian.ca

FAQ regarding the M.A in Applied/Experimental Psychology Program

The graduate Psychology program in Applied Psychology with a clinical emphasis is designed to prepare students for work in schools, mental health, or other applied settings or to pursue Ph.D.-level studies.  In addition to course work and research, students must complete a practicum.  Graduates are eligible to pursue registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (other conditions may apply).  For information on how to become a psychological associate, visit the website of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.   

The Experimental field provides students with research training in Psychological Science. Graduates may pursue further Ph.D.-level studies, teach at the community college level, or seek employment in a range of settings.

In addition to providing official university transcripts, applicants must submit two reference letters, which both of them must be from full-time university psychology faculty.  You must also provide a letter which explains why you wish to be accepted to this program, what strengths you bring to the program, and what you expect from the program.  You must also submit a completed questionnaire for either the Applied or Experimental stream (see #5 below). All applicants should state their research interests and identify possible research supervisors.  A shortlist of applicants in the Experimental field will be required to attend an interview to discuss their rsearch plans and experience.

For Applied-field candidates, a shortlist of applicants will be required to attend an interview to discuss their applied experience.  Only students with some applied experience will be admitted to the Applied field of the program.

On-Line Application Form

Once you have completed your on-line application, mail or courrier the application and all required documents listed below to The Office of Admissions, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, P3E 2C6.  As well, send a copy of all documents to Claudette Larcher, Secretary of the Psychology Department, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, P3E 2C6.  Or you can email to clarcher@laurentian.ca or you can fax at 705-675-4889.

1.      An official transcript of all university studies completed (in separate sealed envelopes).  An official transcript is an original or notarized copy.  Photocopies or faxed documents are unacceptable. Graduates of Laurentian University are not required to submit a transcript from Laurentian University.

2.    Only those students with an average of at least 75% will be considered for admission.

3.      Two Appraisal Forms from referees who are familiar with your work (in separate, sealed envelopes).  Both of them must be academic referees.

4.      A letter containing a statement of your research interests.

5.      Submit Questionnaire for Students Applying to the Applied Stream and/or Questionnaire for Students Applying to the Experimental Stream. 

6.      Application checklist (click on this attachment): PSYC MA Application Checklist 2011