MSc in Applied Psychology

MSc in Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)

The MSc in Applied Psychology (I/O) offers excellent training in a vibrant research-active atmosphere, with a scientist-practitioner approach to the scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the workplace. I/O Psychology focuses on deriving principles of individual, group and organizational behavior and applying this knowledge to solving problems at work. Graduates leave equipped with the skills for either applied work in organizations or for further PhD-level studies in I/O psychology. Our exceptional and well-recognized faculty offer courses in Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and the latest developments in psychological methods. Our students apply their learning during a paid internship in the field, and through teaching and research assistantships. Students also conduct and defend their own original research through their Master’s thesis.

The Benefits of Doing an MSc in Applied Psychology (I/O Psychology) at Saint Mary's

Learn to help organizations recruit, select, and manage the performance of employees
Learn to deal with critical organizational issues such as leadership, workplace fairness (including gender issues), workplace conflict, work motivation and occupational health.
Develop and apply organizationally relevant research skills including state-of-the art quantitative analysis
Obtain valuable, paid internship experience
Join a network of successful alumni who are working in the field
Work with the largest concentration of I/O faculty members in Canada and connect with the CN Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.

Admission Requirements

An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent)

Application Deadlines and Key Dates

International: December 15
Canadian and permanent residents: December 15
Program Start Date: September
Minimum time to completion: 2 years

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Program Coordinator

Dr. Debra Gilin
(902) 491-6211
McNally South 321
Debra.Gilin@smu.ca

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Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
902-420-5089
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MSc in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology)

The Benefits of Doing an MSc in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) at Saint Mary’s

By completing an MSc in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) at Saint Mary's University you will:

Know how to develop and evaluate forensic psychological measurement tools
Know how to administer and interpret standardized risk assessment instruments
Understand ethical and professional issues in applied forensic psychology
Understand how forensic psychologists interact with the justice system, including forensic hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and correctional institutions
Develop and apply organizationally relevant research skills including program evaluations
Learn about conducting applied forensic research from initial conceptualization of the project to dissemination of research findings
Conduct and interpret powerful statistical analyses that are used to test research hypotheses
Obtain valuable practicum experience in a forensic psychology context