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- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Language Acquisition
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Psychosocial Oncology
Psychology
Location
Location
- Department of Psychology
- 2001 91社区 College Avenue, 7th Floor
- Montreal QC H3A 1G1
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-6124/514-398-6100
- Fax: 514-398-4896
- Email: gradsec [at] ego.psych.mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/psychology
About Psychology
About Psychology
The aim of the Experimental program is to provide students with an environment in which they are free to develop skills and expertise that will serve during a professional career of teaching and research as a psychologist. Coursework and other requirements are at a minimum. Success in the program depends on the student's ability to organize unscheduled time for self education. Continuous involvement in research planning and execution is considered a very important component of the student's activities. Students are normally expected to do both master鈥檚 and doctoral study.
M.A. and M.Sc. degrees may be awarded in Experimental Psychology, but only as a step to the Ph.D.鈥攕tudents undergo formal evaluation beginning with the submission of their master's requirements (thesis or fast-track paper) to enter Ph.D. 2.
The Clinical program adheres to the scientist practitioner model and as such is designed to train students for careers in university teaching or clinical research, and for service careers (working with children or adults in hospital, clinical, or educational settings). Most of our clinical graduates combine service and research roles. While there are necessarily many more course requirements than in the Experimental program, the emphasis is again on research training. There is no master鈥檚 program in Clinical Psychology; the Department offers direct entry to a doctoral degree for holders of an undergraduate degree, and students are expected to complete the full program leading to a doctoral degree.
Research interests of members of the Psychology Department include:
- behavioural neuroscience;
- clinical psychology;
- cognition & cognitive neuroscience;
- developmental science;
- health psychology;
- quantitative psychology & modelling;
- social & personality psychology.
Facilities for advanced research in a variety of fields are available within the Department itself. In addition, arrangements exist with the Departments of Psychology at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, Allan Memorial Institute, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal Children's Hospital, and Montreal General Hospital to permit graduate students to undertake research in a hospital setting.
For inquiries about all programs and financial aid, and for application forms, contact the Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Psychology.
Ph.D. Option in Behavioural Neuroscience
Information about this option is available from the Department and at www.mcgill.ca/psychology/graduate/program-tracks.
Ph.D. Option in Language Acquisition (LAP)
Information about this option is available from the Department and at and www.mcgill.ca/psychology/graduate/program-tracks/experimental/additional-program-opportunities.
Ph.D. Option in Psychosocial Oncology (PSO)
A cross-disciplinary option in Psychosocial Oncology is offered within the existing Ph.D. program in Psychology. Information about this option is available from the Department and at and www.mcgill.ca/psychology/graduate/program-tracks/clinical/additional-program-opportunities.
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Candidates must demonstrate a sound knowledge of modern psychological theory, of its historical development, and of the logic of statistical methods as used in psychological research. Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of the main lines of current work in areas other than their own field of specialization. |
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Candidates must demonstrate a sound knowledge of modern psychological theory, of its historical development, and of the logic of statistical methods as used in psychological research. Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of the main lines of current work in areas other than their own field of specialization. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology |
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Please contact the Department for more information about this program. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Behavioural Neuroscience |
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The Ph.D. in Psychology: Behavioural Neuroscience program emphasizes modern, advanced theory and methodology aimed at the neurological underpinnings of behaviour in human and non-human animals. This program is intended for graduate students in any area of Psychology who wish to obtain unique, intensive training at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, thereby enhancing their expertise, the interdisciplinary potential of their dissertation research, and enabling them to compete successfully for academic or commercial positions in either field alone, or their intersection. It requires that students complete a dissertation that addresses Behavioural Neuroscience themes. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Language Acquisition |
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This unique interdisciplinary program focuses on the scientific exploration of language acquisition by different kinds of learners in diverse contexts. Students in the Language Acquisition program are introduced to theoretical and methodological issues on language acquisition from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience, theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, education, communication sciences and disorders, and neuropsychology. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Psychosocial Oncology |
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The Department of Oncology, in conjunction with the Ingram School of Nursing, the Department of Psychology, and the School of Social Work, has developed the cross-disciplinary Psychosocial Oncology Option (PSOO). This option is open to doctoral students in the Ingram School of Nursing and in the Department of Psychology who are interested in broadening their knowledge of psychosocial issues in oncology. |
Psychology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Psychology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission to the graduate program depends on an evaluation of students' research interests and their aptitude for original contributions to knowledge and, if applicable, for professional contributions in the applied field.
The usual requirement for admission is an Honours or majors degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Psychology. This usually includes an introductory course plus twelve courses in psychology (each equivalent to three term hours). Courses in experimental psychology, the theoretical development of modern ideas in psychology, and statistical methods as applied to psychological problems (equivalent to an introductory course) are essential. Applicants' knowledge of relevant biological, physical, and social sciences is considered. Students applying to the clinical program are advised to complete 42 specific undergraduate credits in psychology as specified by the (Ordre des psychologues du Qu茅bec).
Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree but who have not met these usual requirements should consult the Graduate Program Director to determine which (if any) courses must be completed before an application can be considered. Students with insufficient preparation for graduate work may register as Special Students (undergraduate level) in the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science, and follow an appropriate course of study. Such registration requires the permission of the Department but carries no advantage with respect to a student's eventual admission to graduate studies.
Applicants should note that the deadline for many scholarships and fellowships is about four months earlier than the application deadlines and that applications for scholarships and fellowships should be submitted through their home university.
All applicants must take the General Test if they have studied in an English-speaking university. For those who have a psychology background, it is recommended to take the Subject component of the GRE. Applicants with little or no background in psychology are not required to submit scores on the Subject component of the GRE. Canadians who have not studied in an English-speaking university are not required to submit the GRE General Test and Subject component.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
91社区鈥檚 online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Three letters of reference
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Application Summary Sheet
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 鈥� See above for details.
For further details about these additional requirements, consult the Department of Psychology's website.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Psychology and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 91社区 departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| 听 | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
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| 听 | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current 91社区 Students (any citizenship) |
| Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 1 |
| Winter Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Psychology Faculty
Psychology Faculty
| Chair |
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| J. Lydon |
| Graduate Program Director |
| D. Titone |
| Clinical Program Director |
| B. Ditto |
| Undergraduate Program Director |
| G. O'Driscoll |
| Emeritus Professors |
| F.E. Aboud; B.A.(Tor.), M.A., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| A.S. Bregman; B.A., M.A.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Yale) |
| D. Donderi; B.A., B.Sc.(Chic.), Ph.D.(Cornell) |
| K.B.J. Franklin; B.A., M.A.(Auck.), Ph.D.(Lond.) |
| F.H. Genesee; B.A.(UWO), M.A., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| D.J. Levitin; A.B.(Stan.), M.S., Ph.D.(Ore.) (James 91社区 Professor ) |
| A.A.J. Marley; B.Sc.(Birm.), Ph.D.(Penn.) |
| R. Melzack; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) (E.P. Taylor Emeritus Professor of Psychology) |
| D.S. Moskowitz; B.S.(Kirkland), M.A., Ph.D.(Conn.) |
| Y. Oshima-Takane; B.A.(Tokyo Women鈥檚 Christian Univ.), M.A.(Tokyo), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| R.O. Pihl; B.A.(Lawrence), Ph.D.(Ariz.) |
| J.O. Ramsay; B.Ed.(Alta.), Ph.D.(Princ.) |
| B. Sherwin; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(C'dia) (Canada Research Chair in Hormones, Brain and Cognition) |
| Y. Takane; B.L., M.A.(Tokyo), Ph.D.(N. Carolina) |
| D.M. Taylor; M.A., Ph.D.(W. Ont.) |
| N. White; B.A.(McG.), M.A., Ph.D.(Pitt.) |
| Retired |
| Andrew G. Baker; B.A.(Br. Col.), M.A., Ph.D.(Dal.) |
| M.J. Mendelson; B.Sc.(McG.), M.A., Ph.D.(Harv.) |
| Professors |
| M. Baldwin; B.A.(Tor.), M.A., Ph.D.(Wat.) |
| I.M. Binik; B.A.(NYU), M.A., Ph.D.(Penn.) |
| B. Ditto; B.S.(Iowa), Ph.D.(Ind.) |
| H. Hwang; B.A.(Chung-Ang), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| B. Kn盲uper; D.Phil.(Mannheim) |
| R. Koestner; B.A., Ph.D.(Roch.) |
| J. Lydon; B.A.(Notre Dame), M.A., Ph.D.(Wat.) |
| J. Mogil; B.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Calif.-LA) (E.P. Taylor Professor of Psychology) (Canada Research Chair in Genetics of Pain) |
| K. Nader; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) (James 91社区 Professor) |
| D.J. Ostry; B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
| C. Palmer; B.Sc.(Mich.), M.Sc.(Rutg.), Ph.D.(Cornell) (Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuropsychology Performance) |
| M. Petrides; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Lond.), Ph.D.(Cant.) |
| T.R. Shultz; B.A.(Minn.), Ph.D.(Yale) |
| M. Sullivan; B.A.(McG.), M.A., Ph.D.(C'dia) |
| D. Titone; B.A.(NYU), M.A., Ph.D.(SUNY, Binghamton) |
| D.C. Zuroff; B.A.(Harv.), M.A., Ph.D.(Conn.) |
| Associate Professors |
| J. Bartz; B.A.(C'dia), M.A., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| M. Dirks; B.A.(McM.), M.S., M.Phil., Ph.D.(Yale) |
| G. O'Driscoll; B.A.(Welles.), Ph.D.(Harv.) (William Dawson Scholar) |
| K. Onishi; B.A.(Brown), M.A., Ph.D.(Ill.) |
| J. Ristic; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Br. Col.) (William Dawson Scholar) |
| Assistant Professors |
| R. Bagot; B.Sc.(S. Wales), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| J. Britt; B.A.(Colo.), Ph.D(Balt.) |
| C. Falk; B.Sc.(Wisc.), M.A., Ph.D.(Br. Col) |
| J. Flake; B.Sc.(NKU), M.A.(JMU), Ph.D.(Conn.) |
| O. Hardt; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Trier), Ph.D.(Ariz.) |
| E. Hehman; B.A.(Mass.), Ph.D.(Delaware) |
| L. Human; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(Br. Col.) |
| R. Otto; B.Sc.(Calif.-LA), Ph.D.(Texas-Austin) |
| S. Racine; B.Sc.(McG.), M.A., Ph.D.(Mich. St.) |
| M. Roy; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr,) |
| S. Sheldon; B.Sc.(Alta.), M.A., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
| D. Vachon; B.Sc.(Tor.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Purd.) |
| A. Weinberg; B.A.(Wesl.), M.A., Ph.D.(SUNY, Stony Brook) (Canada Research Chair) |
| Lecturer |
| P. Carvajal |
| Professionals |
| Rhonda Amsel; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.) (Associate) |
| Ian F. Bradley; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Wat.) (Assistant) |
| Judith LeGallais; B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(McG.) (Faculty Lecturer) |
| James MacDougall; M.Sc. (Associate Post-Retirement) |
| Jennifer Russell; B.A., Ph.D.(McG.) (Assistant) |
| Associate Members |
| Anesthesia: T. Coderre |
| Douglas Mental Health University Institute Research Centre: S. King, N. Rajah, H. Steiger |
| Educational Counselling Psychology: V Talwar Jewish General Hospital: B Thombs, P. Zelkowitz |
| 91社区 Vision Research Centre: C. Baker, R. Hess, F.A.A. Kingdom, K. Mullen |
| Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital: J. Armony, L.K. Fellows, D. Guitton, M. Jones-Gotman, M. Lepage, B. Milner, E. Ruthazer, W. Sossin, R.N. Spring, V. Sziklas, R. Zatorre |
| Schulich School of Music: S. MacAdams |
| Psychiatry: D. Dunkley, F. Elgar, M. Leyton |
| Adjunct Professors |
| P. Delisle, S. Harnad, D.J. Levitin, P. Zelazo |
Master of Arts (M.A.) Psychology (Thesis) (45 credits)
M.A. and M.Sc. degrees may be awarded in Experimental Psychology, but only as a stage in the Ph.D. program. There is no M.A. or M.Sc. program in Clinical Psychology.
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.) Psychology (Thesis) (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology
All candidates for the Ph.D. degree must demonstrate broad scholarship, mastery of current theoretical issues in psychology and their historical development, and a detailed knowledge of their special field. Great emphasis is placed on the development of research skills, and the dissertation forms the major part of the evaluation at the Ph.D. level. ...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Behavioural Neuroscience
** NEW PROGRAM ** ...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Behavioural Neuroscience.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Language Acquisition
Students must satisfy all program requirements for the Ph.D. in Psychology. The Ph.D. thesis must be on a topic relating to language acquisition.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Language Acquisition.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Psychosocial Oncology
The Ph.D. thesis topic must be germane to psychosocial oncology and approved by the PSO coordinating committee.
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Psychology: Psychosocial Oncology.
