Program Overview for PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Canada:
The Doctorate in I / O Psychology emphasizes the scientific investigation of work through research, courses, and applied experience. Our Ph.D. students accumulate professional knowledge through independent research projects, work, and active participation in the field through departmental conferences and activities.
Students, faculty, and staff work closely together to conduct novel research in a supportive research environment. Faculty and staff guide students in occupational health psychology, leadership, job pressure, organizational justice, human factors, organizational climate, conflict and negotiation, gender and employee recruitment, selection, and performance.
Professional curriculum work with a small group of students can develop content knowledge and typically includes promoting research activities and applications. Interested doctoral students generally have the opportunity to develop teaching skills in St. Mary's University undergraduate courses.
The Benefits of Doing a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology at Saint Mary’s
- Build independent research programs in cognate areas of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
- Participate in collaborative research and practice with faculty and student colleagues.
- Develop specialized expertise in the application of organizational research methods, including leading-edge quantitative analytic techniques.
- Work with organizations to develop and evaluate novel solutions to real-world problems.
- Opportunities to teach and develop pedagogical skills.
- Work with the largest concentration of I/O faculty members in Canada and connect with the CN Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.
The eligibility for PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
A master’s degree in I/O Psychology or equivalent and a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+ average);
Additional Documents Required:
- A personal statement: (maximum 4 pages), including:
- Your potential research interests
- Any faculty members with whom you would like to work
- Any relevant research, volunteer, and work experience
- Your career objectives and long-range goals
- Academic honors, awards, and/or scholarships.
- A list of any publications, conference papers, and/or technical reports
- Any university committee work
- Other information that is relevant to your application
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
- Three (3) recommendation forms (preferably 2 of which are academic references).
- A current CV/Resume.
Forensic Psychology
The Master of Science in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) trains students to examine and understand human behavior directly related to legal procedures. Please note that this is not a clinical title. Graduates will have a deep understanding of quantitative research methods that can be applied in the following areas:
- basic forensic psychology research,
- program evaluation,
- the theory and psychometric properties of commonly used forensic measures, and
- the development of forensic instruments.
Graduates will have evidence-based knowledge of the relationship between psychology and law in the Canadian judicial system, including the understanding of criminal behavior and the handling of criminals. Graduates who have received forensic psychology education and training can contribute to the teaching and research of the judicial system, public service, and academia.
Masters of Science in Applied Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers a Master of Science in Applied Psychology in two streams:
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology and
- Forensic Psychology.
Students enroll in full-time or part-time status. The definition of full-time and part-time status, as well as the shortest and longest time to complete the Master of Applied Psychology. Usually, part-time students are engaged in occupations related to applied psychology at the same time. Students can continue to study for a doctoral degree. Or other postgraduate courses. More information can be obtained from the postgraduate program coordinator. Students in the Industrial / Organizational Psychology course can also visit Sobey Business School courses and supervisors.
Admission Requirements
The Master of Science in Applied Psychology follows the general admission requirements and procedures of the Graduate School of Graduate Studies outlined in the graduate academic calendar. Additionally, the program entry requirements require a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or its equivalent [equivalent to sixty (60) credits in Psychology, including an independent research project). Applicants must submit a completed online application form, official transcripts, 3 recommendation forms, and Graduate Entrance Exam scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) to the Graduate School of Graduate Studies by December 15.
Consideration will be given to related work, research, and volunteer experience. The School of Graduate Studies and Research offers admissions materials at http://www.smu.ca/academics/applytogradstudies.html. Any request for a change of status (ie full-time or part-time) must be made directly in writing to the postgraduate course coordinator. There is no guarantee that the change of identity must be approved by the department.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 7
Other test requirements:
- GRE(computer): Yes
The scholarships available for the PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$16,937.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD Industrial/Organizational Psychology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$9,366.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funds administered by St. Mary’s University. The plan proposes funding. All selected applicants will automatically be considered for graduate funding. Encourage students to apply for external scholarships.
The Department of Psychology awards the Graduate Scholarship Competition based on GPA, GRE scores, research experience, and recommendation form. The department also provides postgraduate teaching assistant scholarships as compensation for assisting professors in guiding courses and laboratories.
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Dr. Debra Gilin
(902) 491-6211
McNally South 321
Debra.Gilin@smu.ca
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